Projects to benefit Science, Medicine, Security, and Industry
October 26, 2026
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WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of 14 research projects to receive a combined $15 million in funding to advance accelerator technologies that drive scientific discovery, healthcare innovation, and economic competitiveness while strengthening national security.
Particle accelerators provide unique sources of light and particles that support the research of thousands of scientists worldwide, play a direct role in the production of more than $500 billion in goods annually, and treat more than 5 million cancer patients each year.
The DOE Office of Science Accelerator Stewardship and Accelerator Development programs support use-inspired basic R&D to expand the capabilities and applications of accelerator technology. The selected projects bring together scientists at 29 U.S. institutions, including 14 universities, 8 National Laboratories, and 7 companies, to address critical challenges across the medical, industrial, environmental, and security sectors.
The projects will seek to accelerate cancer treatments; develop automated accelerator systems for security applications; advance ultrafast laser technology, beam physics, and novel superconductors; and strengthen domestic suppliers of superconductor wire, cable, and RF cavities through public-private collaboration.
Projects were selected through competitive peer review under the DOE Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FY2026 Research Opportunities in Accelerator Stewardship and Accelerator Development.
Total funding is $15 million for projects lasting up to three years, with awards being fully forward funded. The list of projects and more information can be found on the High Energy Physics program awards page.