# Collaborative Research: Preparing for Cosmic Explorer Site Selection

**Budget Signal Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | University of Oregon Eugene |
| Location | EUGENE, OR |
| Project | Collaborative Research: Preparing for Cosmic Explorer Site Selection |
| Award amount | $219,115 |
| Obligated so far | $219,115 |
| Awarded | 2026-08-06 |
| Period | 2026-08-15 to 2028-07-31 |
| Program | LIGO RESEARCH SUPPORT |
| Directorate / division | MPS / PHY |
| Award ID | 2608022 |

## Why this score
- Award of $219,115.
- Equipment- and compute-heavy field.

Source: U.S. National Science Foundation Awards API (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2608022). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:10:42.804Z.
Award data comes from the NSF Awards API and may be amended by NSF. Institution-level only; investigator contact details are not included. Informational only.