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NSF program LIGO RESEARCH SUPPORT (125200): 84 awards, $46.6M to 26 organizations

84 NSF awards ($46.6M) under the program element LIGO RESEARCH SUPPORT (125200) to 26 organizations, fiscal years 2022 to 2026, read 2026-11-03.

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Program element code
125200
Directorate
Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Division
Physics Section

Awards

84 awards in the window.

AwardAgencyInstitute or divisionFiscal yearAmount in windowStartEndPrincipal investigatorSource
Equipment: Cosmic Explorer Beamtube ExperimentNSFPhysics Section2024$12,639,382August 1, 2024September 30, 2028Michael R Landrynsf.gov
Launching the Cosmic Explorer Conceptual DesignNSFPhysics Section2023$3,300,932August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Matthew J Evansnsf.gov
A media project engaging girls in astrophysics during the 2024 total solar eclipseNSFEducation Capacity Building & Transformation Section2023$2,999,757January 1, 2023April 25, 2025Taran Daviesnsf.gov
Stanford Program in Support of LIGO - Seismic Isolation and ControlsNSFPhysics Section2024$1,800,000November 15, 2023April 30, 2027Robert L Byernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Stanford-Florida Program in Support of LIGO on Coatings and Core OpticsNSFPhysics Section2024$1,485,413January 1, 2024December 31, 2026Martin M Fejernsf.gov
Launching the Cosmic Explorer Conceptual DesignNSFPhysics Section2026$1,150,000August 15, 2026July 31, 2027Michael R Landrynsf.gov
WOU-MMA:Support for LIGO Scientific Collaboration Core Functions in the Era of Gravitational-Wave ObservationsNSFPhysics Section2023$1,100,000July 1, 2023June 30, 2027John E O'Reillynsf.gov
Enabling Research for the Third Generation Gravitational Wave DetectorsNSFPhysics Section2022$1,038,009August 15, 2022July 31, 2026Albert Lazzarininsf.gov
From Detector Hardware to Astrophysics: An Open Control and Analysis Architecture for Cosmic ExplorerNSFPhysics Section2024$999,193August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Duncan A Brownnsf.gov
Research Towards Future Gravitational-Wave Observatories: Lasers, Optics, Materials, Devices, and SimulationsNSFPhysics Section2023$900,000July 1, 2023June 30, 2027David B Tannernsf.gov
Quantum Optics and Optomechanics: From Fundamental Tests To Quantum Tools of the FutureNSFPhysics Section2023$878,148July 15, 2023December 31, 2026Nergis Mavalvalansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFPhysics Section2023$813,371September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Martin M Fejernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Preparing for Cosmic Explorer Site SelectionNSFPhysics Section2026$655,095August 15, 2026July 31, 2028Chris L Lukinbealnsf.gov
Detector Technology for Gravitational-Wave AstrophysicsNSFDivision Of Physics2022$590,802July 1, 2022June 30, 2025Stefan W Ballmernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Preparing for Cosmic Explorer Site SelectionNSFPhysics Section2026$535,893August 15, 2026July 31, 2028Joshua R Smithnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Identifying and Evaluating Sites for Cosmic ExplorerNSFPhysics Section2023$477,375August 15, 2023July 31, 2027Amber D Strunknsf.gov
Expanding the Gravitational-Wave Detection Horizon to High RedshiftNSFPhysics Section2024$450,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Jonathan W Richardsonnsf.gov
Technology and Methods to Optimize Current and Future Ground-Based Gravitational Wave DetectorsNSFPhysics Section2024$450,000August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Paul Fuldansf.gov
CAREER: Quantum Optics for Future Gravitational-Wave DetectorsNSFPhysics Section2025$430,000December 15, 2024November 30, 2029Georgia L Mansellnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFPhysics Section2023$423,516September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Frances Hellmannsf.gov
WOU-MMA: Maximizing Science Output of LIGO: Data Analysis and Improved DetectorsNSFPhysics Section2023$420,000July 1, 2023June 30, 2026Yanbei Chennsf.gov
Opening the Gravitational-Wave Band Below 30 Hz for LIGO and Cosmic ExplorerNSFDivision Of Physics2022$419,999August 1, 2022July 31, 2025Lisa Barsottinsf.gov
Coatings for Next Generation Gravitational Wave InterferometersNSFPhysics Section2024$414,000July 15, 2024June 30, 2027Carmen S Menoninsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Identifying and Evaluating Sites for Cosmic ExplorerNSFPhysics Section2023$398,185August 15, 2023July 31, 2027Vuk Mandicnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFPhysics Section2026$373,307August 15, 2026July 31, 2028Martin M Fejernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Stray Light Control for Cosmic ExplorerNSFPhysics Section2024$362,513September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Lee P McCullernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Identifying and Evaluating Sites for Cosmic ExplorerNSFPhysics Section2023$362,159August 15, 2023July 31, 2027Joshua B Russellnsf.gov
Detector Technology for Gravitational-Wave AstrophysicsNSFPhysics Section2025$360,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2027Stefan W Ballmernsf.gov
RUI: Advancing Gravitational-Wave Optics to Further Explore the CosmosNSFPhysics Section2022$355,683September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Joshua R Smithnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Stray Light Control for Cosmic ExplorerNSFPhysics Section2024$351,951September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Antonios Kontosnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFDivision Of Physics2023$350,787September 1, 2023August 31, 2025Stefan W Ballmernsf.gov
Sensors for Low-Frequency Improvements in Advanced LIGONSFPhysics Section2023$330,000August 1, 2023July 31, 2026Jens H Gundlachnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFDivision Of Physics2024$327,215May 1, 2024April 30, 2026Hai-Ping Chengnsf.gov
Support for LIGO Data Analysis and Instrumentation Research at the University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyNSFPhysics Section2022$320,000June 1, 2022May 31, 2026Volker M Quetschkensf.gov
Oregon Experimental Relativity Group: Characterizing and Mitigating Environmental Influences to Improve LIGO's Astrophysical SensitivityNSFPhysics Section2024$299,999October 1, 2024September 30, 2027Robert M Schofieldnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Cosmic Explorer Optical DesignNSFPhysics Section2023$295,755August 15, 2023July 31, 2026Georgia L Mansellnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFPhysics Section2026$293,451August 15, 2026July 31, 2028Frances Hellmannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Enabling Megawatt Optical Power in Cosmic ExplorerNSFPhysics Section2023$283,165August 1, 2023July 31, 2026Jonathan W Richardsonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Preparing for Cosmic Explorer Site SelectionNSFPhysics Section2026$279,979August 15, 2026July 31, 2028Joshua B Russellnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Cosmic Explorer Optical DesignNSFPhysics Section2023$271,715August 15, 2023July 31, 2027Paul Fuldansf.gov
Cosmic Explorer Suspension DesignNSFPhysics Section2026$254,720August 1, 2026July 31, 2028Lisa Barsottinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: LSC Center for Coatings ResearchNSFDivision Of Physics2024$247,157May 1, 2024May 31, 2025Hai-Ping Chengnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFPhysics Section2026$245,956August 15, 2026July 31, 2028Stefan W Ballmernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Local Gravity Disturbances and Next-Generation Gravitational-Wave AstrophysicsNSFPhysics Section2024$240,383August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Jennifer C Driggersnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Stanford-Florida Program in Support of LIGO on Coatings and Core OpticsNSFPhysics Section2024$240,000May 15, 2024May 31, 2027Hai-Ping Chengnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFPhysics Section2026$223,099August 15, 2026July 31, 2028Hai-Ping Chengnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Preparing for Cosmic Explorer Site SelectionNSFPhysics Section2026$219,115August 15, 2026July 31, 2028Robert M Schofieldnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Local Gravity Disturbances and Next-Generation Gravitational-Wave AstrophysicsNSFPhysics Section2024$214,449August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Matthew J Evansnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFDivision Of Physics2023$210,285September 1, 2023August 31, 2025Carmen S Menoninsf.gov
RUI: Light Scattering Metrology for Gravitational Wave OpticsNSFPhysics Section2022$210,000June 15, 2022May 31, 2026Antonios Kontosnsf.gov
Characterizing Gravitational Wave signals in O4 and beyondNSFPhysics Section2024$210,000July 1, 2024June 30, 2027Katerina Chatziioannounsf.gov
RUI: Investigating Ice Formation on Optical Surfaces and Material Properties for Cryogenic Gravitational Wave DetectorsNSFPhysics Section2022$209,988July 1, 2022June 30, 2026Svenja M Fleischernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Enabling Megawatt Optical Power in Cosmic ExplorerNSFPhysics Section2023$202,347August 1, 2023July 31, 2026Stefan W Ballmernsf.gov
Support for LIGO Calibration and Newtonian Noise Suppression by the University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyNSFPhysics Section2025$200,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2027Volker M Quetschkensf.gov
Testing of Portable Compact Optomechanical Seismic Sensors for LIGONSFPhysics Section2025$200,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2027Felipe Guzmannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Preparing for Cosmic Explorer Site SelectionNSFPhysics Section2026$191,494August 15, 2026July 31, 2028Vuk Mandicnsf.gov
Advancing Faraday Isolators and Optical Modeling for Future Gravitational-Wave DetectorsNSFPhysics Section2024$180,000August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Rodica M Martinnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFPhysics Section2026$179,846August 15, 2026July 31, 2028Kiran Prasainsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Cosmic Explorer Optical DesignNSFPhysics Section2023$172,314August 15, 2023July 31, 2027Lisa Barsottinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Cosmic Explorer Optical DesignNSFPhysics Section2023$170,165August 15, 2023July 31, 2026Lee P McCullernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Preparing for Cosmic Explorer Site SelectionNSFPhysics Section2026$166,496August 15, 2026July 31, 2028Michael R Landrynsf.gov
Compact Optomechanical Seismic Sensors for LIGONSFDivision Of Physics2022$166,078August 1, 2022April 30, 2024Felipe Guzmannsf.gov
Compact Optomechanical Seismic Sensors for LIGONSFDivision Of Physics2024$163,922April 1, 2024October 31, 2025Felipe Guzmannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Development and Characterization of AlGaAs Coatings for Gravitational-wave DetectorsNSFPhysics Section2024$160,000August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Steven D Pennnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFPhysics Section2026$151,284August 15, 2026July 31, 2028Carmen S Menoninsf.gov
Active Violin Mode Dampers for Gravitational-Wave Detector Suspension FibersNSFPhysics Section2024$150,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Georgia L Mansellnsf.gov
Advanced Interferometer Control in the Presence of Radiation PressureNSFPhysics Section2024$150,000August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Craig R Cahillanensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Local Gravity Disturbances and Next-Generation Gravitational-Wave AstrophysicsNSFPhysics Section2024$140,934August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Vuk Mandicnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Development and Characterization of AlGaAs Coatings for Gravitational-wave DetectorsNSFPhysics Section2024$139,844August 15, 2024July 31, 2026Gregory M Harrynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFPhysics Section2023$127,861September 1, 2023December 31, 2026Steven D Pennnsf.gov
Oregon Experimental Relativity Group: Monitoring, Measuring and Mitigating Environmental Influences on LIGONSFDivision Of Physics2022$100,000August 1, 2022July 31, 2024Robert M Schofieldnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Development and Characterization of AlGaAs Coatings for Gravitational-wave DetectorsNSFPhysics Section2024$100,000August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Andri M Gretarssonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFDivision Of Physics2023$89,656September 1, 2023August 31, 2025Marina Mondinnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Stanford-Florida Program in Support of LIGO on Coatings and Core OpticsNSFDivision Of Physics2024$80,000January 1, 2024May 31, 2024Hai-Ping Chengnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFDivision Of Physics2023$79,406September 1, 2023August 31, 2025Gregory M Harrynsf.gov
Unmasking the Remnants of Gamma-Ray Bursts in the Era of Gravitational Wave AstronomyNSFDivision Of Physics2024$74,757August 1, 2024October 31, 2025Alessandra Corsinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFPhysics Section2026$72,368August 15, 2026July 31, 2028Marina Mondinnsf.gov
RUI: Investigations of Mirror Thermal Noise for Gravitational Wave DetectorsNSFDivision Of Physics2022$60,000July 1, 2022December 31, 2024Steven D Pennnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFPhysics Section2026$50,984August 15, 2026July 31, 2028Steven D Pennnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFPhysics Section2026$36,539August 15, 2026July 31, 2028Andri M Gretarssonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFPhysics Section2026$27,814August 15, 2026July 31, 2028Gregory M Harrynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFDivision Of Physics2023$27,000September 1, 2023May 31, 2024Hai-Ping Chengnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Center for Coatings ResearchNSFDivision Of Physics2023$23,283September 1, 2023August 31, 2025Andri M Gretarssonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Stanford-Florida program in Support of LIGO on Coatings and Core OpticsNSFDivision Of Physics2024$23,103May 1, 2024March 31, 2025Hai-Ping Chengnsf.gov

Organizations

OrganizationPlaceNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA0$011$18 million
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA0$06$5.2 million
Stanford UniversityStanford, CA0$04$4.5 million
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY0$012$4.4 million
Cosmic Picture Distribution LLCSomers, NY0$01$3 million
University of FloridaGainesville, FL0$05$1.7 million
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA0$05$1.1 million
University of ArizonaTucson, AZ0$03$1 million
CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services CorporationFullerton, CA0$02$891,576
Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO0$03$775,569
University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA0$02$733,165
University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN0$03$730,613
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA0$02$716,967
University of Oregon EugeneEugene, OR0$03$619,114
Bard CollegeAnnandale-On-Hudson, NY0$02$561,951
The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX0$02$520,000
Hobart and William Smith CollegesGeneva, NY0$04$398,845
University of WashingtonSeattle, WA0$01$330,000
American UniversityWashington, DC0$03$247,064
Western Washington UniversityBellingham, WA0$01$209,988
Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ0$01$180,000
Kennesaw State University Research and Service FoundationKennesaw, GA0$01$179,846
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment StationCollege Station, TX0$01$166,078
California State L A University Auxiliary Services Inc.Los Angeles, CA0$02$162,024
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityDaytona Beach, FL0$03$159,822
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD0$01$74,757

Funding by fiscal year

Fiscal yearNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
20260$026$10,486,918
20250$018$11,381,205
20240$038$10,757,176
20230$029$10,283,502
20220$012$3,333,438

Open federal funding opportunities

From Grants.gov: notices that funded awards in this table, and open notices on the same agency and assistance listing.

Open opportunityNumberAgencyListingClosesAward ceilingWhy it matches
Geometric AnalysisPD-22-1265NSF47.049November 3, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
TopologyPD-22-1267NSF47.049November 3, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)26-512NSF47.049November 4, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants22-624NSF47.049November 16, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
Applied MathematicsPD-16-1266NSF47.049November 16, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
Plasma PhysicsPD-23-1242NSF47.049November 16, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)25-540NSF47.049November 17, 2026$2 millionSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
Computational MathematicsPD-16-1271NSF47.049December 1, 2026$1.2 millionSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
StatisticsPD-18-1269NSF47.049December 15, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure23-520NSF47.049January 21, 2027$1 millionSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (NSF SaTC)25-515NSF47.049January 25, 2027$1.2 millionSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)24-573NSF47.049January 26, 2027$1.5 millionSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure ProgramPD-20-1260NSF47.049February 2, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH (GCR)24-527NSF47.049February 8, 2027$3.6 millionSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-124-598NSF47.049February 8, 2027$20 millionSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (EFRI-2026/27): Wave-Based Computing ( EFRI-WBC)26-524NSF47.049February 11, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)26-506NSF47.049March 2, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL)24-586NSF47.049April 6, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows24-528NSF47.049April 13, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here
Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS)25-533NSF47.049April 14, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 84 awards here

Updated November 3, 2026. Read from NIH RePORTER ExPORTER and NSF Award Search. Published by NIH and NSF as U.S. government data. NIH awards are fiscal years 2021 to 2025 (NIH files published to 2026-07-09); NSF awards are fiscal years 2022 to 2026 (NSF files published to 2026-11-02). NIH amounts are the total cost of each fiscal year in the window; NSF amounts are the funds obligated in the window. Organizations are matched on the UEI. Open opportunities come from Grants.gov and match on agency and assistance listing number, and on the notice number NIH prints on an award. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.