# Collaborative Research: CDS&E: Using Transients and Variable Stars to Spur Interpretability of Foundation Models in the Rubin LSST Era

**Budget Signal Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | Columbia University |
| Location | NEW YORK, NY |
| Project | Collaborative Research: CDS&E: Using Transients and Variable Stars to Spur Interpretability of Foundation Models in the Rubin LSST Era |
| Award amount | $271,229 |
| Obligated so far | $271,229 |
| Awarded | 2026-08-06 |
| Period | 2026-09-01 to 2029-08-31 |
| Program | OFFICE OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY AC, STELLAR ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSC |
| Directorate / division | MPS / AST |
| Award ID | 2606920 |

## Why this score
- Award of $271,229.
- Equipment- and compute-heavy field.

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