The Magnet Development Program (MDP) is a DOE Office of High Energy Physics sponsored research effort started in 2016 to coordinate one thrust in a broader accelerator technology research and development program. The mission of MDP is to develop advanced superconducting accelerator magnet technology for future HEP colliders. To that end, we have identified a number of driving questions and overarching goals that provide direction and focus to the program.

The goals of the program remain unchanged after the program’s first four years: explore the performance limits of Nb3Sn accelerator magnets; develop and demonstrate an HTS accelerator magnet with a self-field of 5T or greater; investigate fundamental aspects of magnet design and technology; and to pursue Nb3Sn and HTS conductor R&D. The program is structured to address these goals and the driving questions, and has recently updated the MDP roadmaps for each of the major technical elements to guide the research and identify program milestones. The program is strongly collaborative and includes national laboratories and universities as well as connections to wire manufacturers and small businesses.

This presentation will explain the organization of MDP, summarize the present status and achievements, show the goals, driving questions and planned milestones as set forth in the recently updated roadmap, discuss active collaborations and address the longer term vision and outlook for the program.

Keywords: superconducting magnets, particle accelerators