Chat with DOE Program Manager

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17 July 2026 Friday

  • Some groups contact him … We shoudl in the future!!
  • Phase 2 over budget… by 8M = 4 (ATLAS) + 4 (CMS)
  • Ther is no Energy Budget to do LDMZ . (People can do 20% Fcc (but should probably be less)
  • Our reviews were strong
    • The priority went to do the upgrade
    • Then Research (Physics)
  • Love will talk more about Genesis at DPF (Monday Morning…)
    • will coordinate with the Base Program
    • "Will have to apply" unclear what this means ?
  • Budgets with respect to last year (flat budget)
    • Asking for too much can hurt your ranking…
    • Labs 15% cut / Universities 8%