Opportunity Information: Apply for CRANBAA18 001
The Department of Defense, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, announced a discretionary research grant opportunity titled "Time-Varying Nuclear Decay Parameters" (Funding Opportunity Number CRANBAA18 001). The topic centers on reported observations that certain nuclear decay parameters may exhibit time-dependent behavior, even though the underlying mechanisms behind any such variation are not well understood. NSWC Crane is specifically interested in supporting research that investigates whether there are real, physical mechanisms capable of modulating nuclear decay, and what those mechanisms might be.
The opportunity frames the importance of this research in two main ways. First, it emphasizes practical impacts for microelectronics that must operate in radiation environments. If nuclear decay behavior varies over time in ways that are not accounted for, it can appear as an unexpected or poorly characterized noise source that complicates radiation effects testing, sensor interpretation, and the prediction of system behavior in harsh environments. Better understanding of any time dependence could therefore improve how the DoD models, measures, and mitigates radiation-related noise and variability in electronic components and systems.
Second, the solicitation highlights the possibility that confirming and explaining decay modulation could point to new physics or previously unrecognized interactions. That, in turn, could open pathways to novel detection approaches or sensing technologies. The DoD relevance here is that new detection methods derived from a deeper understanding of nuclear decay behavior could have meaningful downstream applications, potentially improving the performance or capabilities of systems used for defense missions.
Administratively, the funding instrument is a grant, categorized under science and technology and other research and development, with CFDA number 12.300. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning proposals could be submitted by any type of qualified entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement text. The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an award ceiling of $80,000. The announcement was created on September 6, 2017, with an original closing date of October 6, 2017.
In short, this grant call sought one research effort aimed at testing and exploring the existence of physical mechanisms that could cause nuclear decay parameters to vary with time, motivated both by near-term needs in understanding radiation-related noise impacting microelectronics and by longer-term potential for new detection technologies relevant to DoD applications.Apply for CRANBAA18 001
- The Department of Defense, NSWC - CRANE in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Time-Varying Nuclear Decay Parameters" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 06, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 06, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Time-Varying Nuclear Decay Parameters (CRANBAA18 001)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity is titled "Time-Varying Nuclear Decay Parameters."
2) Which government organization is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was announced by the Department of Defense (DoD), Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CRANBAA18 001.
4) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
5) What is the research topic focused on?
The topic focuses on reported observations that certain nuclear decay parameters may show time-dependent behavior, and on investigating whether real physical mechanisms could modulate nuclear decay and what those mechanisms might be.
6) What problem or scientific question is NSWC Crane trying to address?
NSWC Crane is interested in research that tests and explores whether nuclear decay parameters can vary with time due to real physical mechanisms, especially because the underlying mechanisms behind any reported variations are not well understood.
7) Why is this topic important to the Department of Defense?
The opportunity describes two main reasons: (1) practical impacts related to microelectronics operating in radiation environments, and (2) the possibility that confirming and explaining decay modulation could point to new physics and enable new detection or sensing approaches relevant to defense missions.
8) How could time-varying decay parameters affect microelectronics and radiation testing?
If nuclear decay behavior varies over time in ways that are not accounted for, it can present as an unexpected or poorly characterized noise source. This could complicate radiation effects testing, sensor interpretation, and predicting how systems behave in harsh radiation environments.
9) What types of DoD needs could this research support in the near term?
Based on the description, near-term relevance includes improving how the DoD models, measures, and mitigates radiation-related noise and variability in electronic components and systems operating in radiation environments.
10) What longer-term outcomes does the solicitation suggest?
The solicitation suggests that confirming and explaining decay modulation could indicate new physics or previously unrecognized interactions, potentially enabling novel detection approaches or sensing technologies with downstream defense applications.
11) How many awards were anticipated under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
12) What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling listed for the opportunity is $80,000.
13) Is there an award floor (minimum amount) stated?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
14) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 12.300.
15) How is the opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under science and technology and other research and development.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning proposals could be submitted by any type of qualified entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement text.
17) Does "unrestricted eligibility" mean anyone can receive the award automatically?
No. "Unrestricted" indicates that the opportunity is not limited to a specific applicant type in the summary provided. Award decisions would still depend on proposal review and any requirements described in the full announcement.
18) What is the creation date of the announcement?
The announcement was created on September 6, 2017.
19) What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was October 6, 2017.
20) Is this opportunity still open based on the dates provided?
Based on the original closing date of October 6, 2017, the opportunity would be considered closed unless it was amended or re-opened in the full announcement or via later notices (not provided here).
21) What kinds of research activities does this grant call seek to support?
It seeks research aimed at testing and exploring the existence of physical mechanisms that could cause nuclear decay parameters to vary with time, including investigating whether such mechanisms are real and identifying what they might be.
22) Does the opportunity assume time-varying nuclear decay is already proven?
No. The description references reported observations and explicitly notes that the underlying mechanisms behind any such variation are not well understood, indicating the research is intended to investigate whether the effect is real and physically explainable.
23) What is meant by "nuclear decay parameters" in the context of this opportunity?
The summary does not define specific parameters in detail. It generally refers to characteristics of nuclear decay that are typically treated as stable, but here are described as potentially exhibiting time-dependent behavior.
24) What is meant by "modulating nuclear decay" in the solicitation summary?
In the context provided, "modulating" refers to the possibility that a physical mechanism could influence nuclear decay behavior so that certain decay parameters vary over time rather than remaining constant.
25) How does the opportunity connect fundamental research to mission applications?
It links fundamental investigation of time-dependent decay behavior to practical DoD concerns: improving radiation-related noise characterization for microelectronics and potentially enabling new detection or sensing technologies if new mechanisms or interactions are confirmed.
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