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NSF program EnvE-Environmental Engineering (144000): 305 awards, $123.7M to 131 organizations

305 NSF awards ($123.7M) under the program element EnvE-Environmental Engineering (144000) to 131 organizations, fiscal years 2022 to 2026, read 2026-11-03.

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Program element code
144000
Directorate
Directorate for Engineering
Division
Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems

Awards

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AwardAgencyInstitute or divisionFiscal yearAmount in windowStartEndPrincipal investigatorSource
Large-scale CoPe: Strong Coasts: Developing Solutions with Nature and PeopleNSFGEO - Core Programs2022$20,496,333September 1, 2022February 29, 2028Maya A Trotznsf.gov
FMRG: Eco: Cyber Enabled Transformation to Circular Supply Chains for Sustainable Pharmaceutical Manufacturing NetworksNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$3,000,000November 1, 2022October 31, 2027Shweta Singhnsf.gov
Equipment: MRI: Track 2 Acquisition of a Hydraulic and Sediment Recirculation Flume to Advance Fundamental Research in Urban Stormwater and Fluvial ProcessesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$1,412,970September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Virginia Smithnsf.gov
PIPP Phase I: Computational Foundations for Bio-social Modeling of Unseen PandemicsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$897,531September 15, 2022December 31, 2024Pavan K Turagansf.gov
Collaborative Research: SitS: Improving Rice Cultivation by Observing Dynamic Soil Chemical Processes from Grain to Landscape ScalesNSFGEO - Core Programs2022$858,451January 1, 2023December 31, 2026Benjamin C Bosticknsf.gov
CAREER: Advancing Managed Aquifer Recharge on Agricultural Land by Understanding the Redistribution of Naturally Occurring MetalsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$735,333May 1, 2026April 30, 2031Sarah Fakhreddinensf.gov
CAREER: Bottom-Up UV Approach for Real-Time Investigation and Control of Microbial Fouling at the Attachment InterfaceNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$709,645May 1, 2026April 30, 2031Mariana Lopesnsf.gov
CAREER: Investigating the role of the aeromicrobiological pathway in the development and spread of antimicrobial resistanceNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$698,554July 1, 2026June 30, 2031Olivia Ginnnsf.gov
CAREER: SPatiotemporal INvestigation of Urban Pollution and Air Quality (SPIN-UP-AQ)NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$670,812July 1, 2022June 30, 2027Pawel K Misztalnsf.gov
CAREER: Mechanisms and control of nitrous oxide emissions from forage conservationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$614,274June 1, 2022May 31, 2027Jeongdae Imnsf.gov
Excellence in Research: A Spatiotemporal Sustainability Method for Post-Disaster Vegetative Debris ManagementNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$599,256August 15, 2023July 31, 2027Juyeong Choinsf.gov
CAREER: mON-SHOT : Training Environmental Engineers to Track the Fate of Emerging Therapeutic Modified OligonucleotidesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$597,676July 1, 2026June 30, 2031Cresten B Mansfeldtnsf.gov
CAREER: Selective Electrochemical Recovery of Critical Metals Leveraging Electrolyte Chemistry, Interfacial Reactions, and Redox BehaviorsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$591,656May 1, 2026April 30, 2031Jihye Kimnsf.gov
CAREER: Mechanistically Informed Modeling of 3D Urban Morphology and Real-Time Exposure to PM2.5NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$585,497July 1, 2026June 30, 2031Tianjun Lunsf.gov
CAREER: Unraveling Membrane Fouling Mechanisms in Wildfire-Impacted Water TreatmentsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$576,712July 1, 2026June 30, 2031Xue Jinnsf.gov
CAREER: Elucidating organic and inorganic nitrogen processes in algal resource recovery: integrating wastewater process design with harmful algal bloom dynamicsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$576,433June 1, 2025May 31, 2030Ian Bradleynsf.gov
CAREER: Flavones as safe, sustainable additives to tune biodegradable plastic stabilityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$569,438August 1, 2025July 31, 2030Kyle Moornsf.gov
CAREER: Expanding and controlling the product spectrum from anaerobic bioprocessing of wastesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$567,424May 1, 2022April 30, 2027Matthew J Scarboroughnsf.gov
CAREER: Marine Debris at Coastlines: predicting sources from drift, dispersion, and beaching via experiments and multiscale stochastic modelsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$563,949January 1, 2024December 31, 2028Nimish Pujaransf.gov
CAREER: Unraveling the Role of Thin Water Films in Controlling Subsurface Transport of Surface-Active Contaminants across ScalesNSFGEO - Core Programs2023$563,008July 1, 2023June 30, 2028Bo Guonsf.gov
CAREER: Untangling the Impacts of Microplastic Weathering on the Fate and Transport of Halogenated Organic CompoundsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$558,556August 15, 2025July 31, 2030Natalie L Cápironsf.gov
CAREER: Development of a Novel Approach for the Identification of Toxic Byproducts and their Precursors in Oxidative Drinking Water TreatmentNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$556,572June 1, 2022May 31, 2027Carsten Prassensf.gov
Understanding the impact of environmental and operational conditions on Legionella fate, transport, and risks: Creating a pipeline for efficient outbreak investigationsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$550,065May 1, 2026April 30, 2029Kerry Hamiltonnsf.gov
CAREER: Quantifying the Emission and Health Impacts of Aerosols Generated from Southeast U.S. Wetland Biomass BurningNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$550,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2030Yang Wangnsf.gov
CAREER: Data-Driven Prioritization and Control of Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking WaterNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2025$550,000September 1, 2025December 31, 2025Tao Yensf.gov
CAREER: Reimagining distillation for next-generation water treatmentNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$550,000July 1, 2025June 30, 2030Anthony P Straubnsf.gov
CAREER: Advancing Biodegradation Through Protein Nanocompartment-Based Cargo Encapsulation for Organic Contaminant RemovalNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2025$550,000September 1, 2025October 31, 2025Meng Wangnsf.gov
CAREER: Advancing Biodegradation Through Protein Nanocompartment-Based Cargo Encapsulation for Organic Contaminant RemovalNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$550,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2030Meng Wangnsf.gov
CAREER: Engineering robust and stable synthetic microbial consortia for targeted waste-to-platform chemical conversionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$550,000July 1, 2026June 30, 2031Shilva Shresthansf.gov
CAREER: Mechanism-Driven Machine Learning for Water and Wastewater TreatmentNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$550,000September 15, 2026August 31, 2031Kathryn B Newhartnsf.gov
CAREER: Deep Learning-Enabled SERS Sensors for Next-Generation Drinking Water MonitoringNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$550,000July 1, 2026June 30, 2031Haoran Weinsf.gov
CAREER: Data-Driven Prioritization and Control of Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking WaterNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$550,000November 15, 2025October 31, 2030Tao Yensf.gov
CAREER: Hidden Allies of Enteric Viruses and Bacteria in Water: Impacts on Viral Transmission and Human HealthNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$549,999August 1, 2025July 31, 2030Yun Shennsf.gov
CAREER: Impacts of Lake Browning on the Photochemical Fate of Organic MicropollutantsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$549,523July 1, 2022December 31, 2027Teng Zengnsf.gov
CAREER: Characterizing Chemical Emissions and Multiphase Transformations from Personal Care Product Use in Indoor EnvironmentsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$545,869September 1, 2026August 31, 2031Nusrat Jungnsf.gov
CAREER: Quorum enhanced sustainable treatment of nitrogen (QuEST-N)NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$537,906October 1, 2023July 31, 2027Jeseth Delgado Velansf.gov
CAS-Climate: A Biomass-Based Sustainable Solution for Highly Efficient Atmospheric Water HarvestingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$535,830July 15, 2024June 30, 2027Teng Linsf.gov
CAREER: Environmental monitoring of antibiotic resistance using targeted long-read sequencingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$534,526June 15, 2022May 31, 2027Amy Pickeringnsf.gov
CAREER: PFAS-BioAction: Innovative treatment of municipal solid waste organics through insect-mediated bioprocessing and sequestration of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substancesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$529,992July 1, 2022June 30, 2027Heather N Bischelnsf.gov
GOALI: Understanding granulation using microbial resource management for the broader application of granular technologyNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$526,083January 1, 2024December 31, 2027Ramesh K Goelnsf.gov
CAREER: Establishing a Knowledge Base for Use and Discharge of Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl SubstancesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$524,652August 1, 2022July 31, 2027Daqian Jiangnsf.gov
CAREER: Targeted Catalytic Reduction of Persistent Organohalogens in Wastewater using a Novel V2C MXene-Imprinted Polymer CompositeNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$508,000May 15, 2022April 30, 2027Jessica R Raynsf.gov
CAREER: Micro- and Nanoplastics in Sea Spray: Emission, Transport, and Deposition in the EnvironmentNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$504,878June 1, 2022May 31, 2027Hosein Foroutannsf.gov
Harvesting Water from the Atmosphere: Contaminant Transport, Evolution and Removal (Harvesting WATER)NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$500,910September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Anjali Mulchandaninsf.gov
CAREER: Enabling sustainable phosphorus recovery through integration of classical nucleation theory and particle population balance modelingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$500,000August 1, 2022July 31, 2027Roland D Cusicknsf.gov
RCN: Wastewater Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and Emerging Public Health ThreatsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$500,000August 1, 2022July 31, 2025Kyle Bibbynsf.gov
ERASE-PFAS: Coupling electrified separation and reaction approaches for short-chain PFAS remediation in semiconductor manufacturingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$500,000December 1, 2023November 30, 2026Xiao Sunsf.gov
CAREER: Designing stable biofilms for drinking water systemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$500,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2030Caitlin Proctornsf.gov
GOALI: ERASE PFAS: Development of Efficient Short-wavelength UV-driven Water Photolysis (SHARP) Process for PFAS Destruction in Membrane Desalination BrineNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$500,000May 1, 2025April 30, 2028Haizhou Liunsf.gov
ERASE-PFAS: Mechanistic Study of the Electrochemical Oxidation of Per and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances to Guide Electrode DesignNSFENG - Core Programs2025$500,000August 15, 2025July 31, 2028Ibrahim Abusalloutnsf.gov
GOALI: Integrated Oxidation Vapor-gap Reverse Osmosis Systems for Water ReuseNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$499,999January 1, 2023May 31, 2026Anthony P Straubnsf.gov
ERASE PFAS: Mechanistic Investigation of PFAS Degradation using Powder Activated Carbon and Persulfate at Ambient TemperatureNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$499,997September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Katherine E Manznsf.gov
An integrated technology for efficient selenium remediationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$499,995September 1, 2023December 31, 2026Daqian Jiangnsf.gov
ERASE-PFAS: Exploring efficient pilot-scale treatment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and comingled chlorinated solvents in groundwater using magnetic nanomaterialsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$499,988August 15, 2023July 31, 2027Jia Liunsf.gov
CAREER: Leveraging Chemical Demulsifiers to Elucidate Mechanisms of Membrane Demulsification and Mitigate Membrane Fouling for Oily Wastewater TreatmentNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$499,645May 1, 2026April 30, 2031Xiujuan Chennsf.gov
CAREER: 3D Printed Carbon-Metal Nanohybrid Aerogels for Highly Efficient Adsorptive/Catalytic Removal of PFASsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$499,627January 1, 2023June 30, 2027Nirupam Aichnsf.gov
CAS- Climate: CDS&E: Facilitating Sustainable and Fair Transformation of GSI through AINSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$499,536June 15, 2022April 18, 2025Virginia Smithnsf.gov
CAREER: Integrating Hyperspectral Data, Advanced Algorithms, and Community Observations to Uncover the Effects of Increasing Dust Deposition on the EnvironmentNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$498,424July 1, 2024June 30, 2029Sierra Youngnsf.gov
CAREER: Unlocking Recalcitrant Carbon to Enhance Denitrification of Nonpoint Source Nitrogen in Woodchip BioreactorsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$497,835September 1, 2023August 31, 2028Matthew C Reidnsf.gov
Metabolomics-Guided Explorations of Wastewater Comamonas for Mixed Conversion of Aromatic Carbons in Lignin and Plastic WastesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$495,000August 1, 2026July 31, 2029Ludmilla Aristildensf.gov
CAREER: Drinking water treatment & distribution - the environmental training grounds for pathogens to evade the human immune systemNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$482,351May 1, 2024April 30, 2029Sarah Haignsf.gov
CAREER: Turning Home Water Storage from Risk into ReliabilityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$477,883June 1, 2024May 31, 2029Emily Kumpelnsf.gov
Characterizing the Physical, Chemical, and Toxicological Properties of Secondhand Aerosols Generated from Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems in Indoor EnvironmentsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$474,999March 15, 2023September 30, 2025Yang Wangnsf.gov
Understanding process densification and fundamentals of nitrification inhibition in pure oxygen aerated activated sludge systems.NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$468,590June 1, 2026May 31, 2029Ramesh K Goelnsf.gov
CAREER: Bacterial extracellular vesicles in wastewater systems: Persistence and production to disseminate virulence proteinsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$467,262May 1, 2024April 30, 2029Yinyin Yensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Environmental Sensing of Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Water Utilizing a Microelectrode Sensor Array Platform and Machine Learning Enabled DetectionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$465,181September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Brian P Chaplinnsf.gov
CAREER: The Microbiology of Climate Change Disasters: Microbiome-Contaminant Interactions After Wildland-Urban Interface FiresNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$461,864January 15, 2024December 31, 2028Christopher Olivares Martineznsf.gov
CAREER: CAS-Climate: Neighborhood-scale Assessment of the Air Quality Co-Benefits and Tradeoffs of Transportation ElectrificationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$457,459July 1, 2023June 30, 2028Daniel E Hortonnsf.gov
CAREER: CAS-Climate: Environmental Sustainability of Combined versus Separate Sewer Systems along the U.S. West CoastNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$457,099August 1, 2023July 31, 2028Hassan Davaninsf.gov
CAS: Towards sustainable sunscreens: identifying chemical structures in sunscreens linked to phototoxicity in coralsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$450,000December 15, 2021March 31, 2024William A Mitchnsf.gov
NSF-BSF: Electrified Membrane System for Chemical-Free Nitrogen Recovery from Nitrate Contaminated WaterNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$450,000September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Wen Zhangnsf.gov
Redesigning Point-of-use Treatment from the Perspectives of Water Quality Tradeoffs and Human BehaviorNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$448,380July 15, 2025June 30, 2028Katherine A Alfredonsf.gov
ReTIRE: Research on Transformations, Implications, and Risks of End-of-life tiresNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$447,520August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Zhenyu Tiannsf.gov
CAREER: Next generation onsite wastewater treatment system for nitrogen managementNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$444,503August 1, 2023July 31, 2028Xinwei Maonsf.gov
CAREER: Harnessing horizontal gene transfer to engineer environmental microbiomes in situNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$443,477February 1, 2023January 31, 2028Lauren B Stadlernsf.gov
CAREER: Thermal proteome profiling applications for in-situ bioreporting of contaminant degradation in soilsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$441,172February 1, 2023January 31, 2028Justin M Hutchisonnsf.gov
CAREER: Molecular Electrocatalysts and Reactive Separations for Wastewater Nitrogen RefiningNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$440,000May 1, 2024April 30, 2029William A Tarpehnsf.gov
CAREER: Determining how flow of polluted water impacts antibiotic resistance in soilsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$439,974June 1, 2024August 31, 2024Itza Mendoza-Sancheznsf.gov
CAREER: Determining how flow of polluted water impacts antibiotic resistance in soilsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$439,974June 1, 2024May 31, 2029Itza Mendoza-Sancheznsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Design of High Entropy Alloy Electrocatalysts for Mineralization of Total Organic Carbon in Municipal WastewaterNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$439,464August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Francisco M Raymonsf.gov
CAREER: Piezoelectric Mechanocatalytic Destruction of PFAS in Solid Matrices at Ambient Conditions: An Integrated Research and Education PlanNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$435,591May 1, 2023April 30, 2028Yang Yangnsf.gov
NSF-BSF: Integrated Ultraviolet (UV) and Antimicrobial Blue Light (aBL) for Enhanced Water DisinfectionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$435,320June 1, 2026May 31, 2029Karl G Lindennsf.gov
CAREER: Transformation potential of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water distribution systemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$435,041July 1, 2025September 30, 2029Kirin E Furstnsf.gov
Mechanisms and Kinetics of Saltwater-Driven Carbon Dioxide Capture for Environmental and Ocean HealthNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$434,475January 1, 2023December 31, 2026Myeongsub Kimnsf.gov
CAREER: Systems Microbiology and InterdiscipLinary Education for Halting Environmental Antibiotic Resistance Transmission (SMILE HEART)NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$433,247May 1, 2024April 30, 2029Yaqi Younsf.gov
CAREER: Reactivity and mobility of micro- and nanoplastics from open burning of solid waste in underserved communitiesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$432,024April 1, 2024March 31, 2029Jorge Gonzalez Estrellansf.gov
CAREER: Harnessing Mineralogy and Polymer Science to Elucidate Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies for Mineral Scaling in Membrane DesalinationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$425,901November 15, 2024September 30, 2027Tiezheng Tongnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Biofilm Inhibition with Germicidal Light Side-Emitted from Nano-enabled Flexible Optical Fibers in Water SystemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$422,878October 1, 2022September 30, 2026Paul Westerhoffnsf.gov
CAREER: Re-engineering Agricultural Drainage Infrastructure: Upscaling In-field Conservations for Regional SustainabilityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$421,337April 15, 2023March 31, 2028Ruijie Zengnsf.gov
Simultaneous Desalination and Metal Recovery Enabled by Electrochemical Ion PumpingNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2026$420,280March 1, 2026April 30, 2026Shihong Linnsf.gov
Simultaneous Desalination and Metal Recovery Enabled by Electrochemical Ion PumpingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$420,280March 1, 2026February 28, 2029Shihong Linnsf.gov
Characterizing the Physical, Chemical, and Toxicological Properties of Secondhand Aerosols Generated from Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems in Indoor EnvironmentsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$420,000October 1, 2022April 30, 2023Yang Wangnsf.gov
Point-of-Collection Sample Pretreatment and Preservation with Porous Super-Absorbent Polymer (PSAP) Beads for Wastewater Surveillance TestingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$420,000August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Xing Xiensf.gov
INvestigating Home water and Aerosols' Links to opportunistic pathogen Exposure (INHALE): do consumer decisions impact pathogen exposure and virulence?NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$420,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Sarah Haignsf.gov
Restoring ecological function to industrial barrens via manipulation of soil chemical environmentsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$420,000November 1, 2023October 31, 2027Nina Goodeynsf.gov
NSF-BSF: Precision Engineering of Functional Polymers for High Performance Silica Scale Inhibitors in Reverse Osmosis DesalinationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$420,000August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Mingjiang Zhongnsf.gov
CAS-Climate: Enhanced mineral weathering in agricultural fields: Quantifying carbon leakage in the river systemNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$420,000August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Rebecca B Neumannnsf.gov
Impact of Moderate and High Severity Forest Fires on Metals Transformations and the Formation of Disinfection by ProductsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$420,000January 15, 2025December 31, 2027Mohammed Baaloushansf.gov
Exploring Oxygenic Photogranules (OPGs) for Enhanced Nutrient Removal in Secondary Effluent WastewaterNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$420,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Caitlyn S Butlernsf.gov
ERASE-PFAS: Understanding and application of a new photocatalytic mechanism for PFAS degradationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$420,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Jinyong Liunsf.gov
Quantifying the Benefits of IoT-AI Optimization Frameworks for Reducing Combined Sewer Overflows: A Study of Two Real-World Sewer SystemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$420,000June 1, 2025May 31, 2028Arturo S Leonnsf.gov
Photodynamic Bactericidal Agents Based on Single-Atom PhotocatalystsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$420,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Shaowei Chennsf.gov
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: lifetimes and chemical fates in indoor environmentsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$420,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Rachel E O'Briennsf.gov
Understanding the role of activated sludge in oxygen transfer to improve wastewater treatment sustainabilityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$419,999October 1, 2022September 30, 2027Jianmin Wangnsf.gov
ERASE-PFAS: Bottom-up synthesis of polymeric membranes for PFAS sequestrationNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$419,999September 1, 2022December 31, 2022Raul Hernandez Sancheznsf.gov
ERASE-PFAS: Bottom-up synthesis of polymeric membranes for PFAS sequestrationNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$419,999October 1, 2022August 31, 2025Raul Hernandez Sancheznsf.gov
Viable Norovirus Fate During Water and Wastewater Treatment OperationsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$419,999May 1, 2025April 30, 2028Kyle Bibbynsf.gov
Environmental Stability of Vesicle-Cloaked Virus Clusters and Health ImplicationsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$419,999September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Danmeng Shuainsf.gov
ECLIPSE-PFAS: Engineering Liquid-phase Plasma Discharge for Complete Destruction of Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl SubstancesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$419,997July 1, 2025June 30, 2028Sarah Wunsf.gov
Using Anaerobic Fungi to Hydrolyze Lignocellulosic Biomass in Anaerobic DigestionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$419,981September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Xavier Fonoll Almansansf.gov
Effects of Biofilm Colonization on the Dynamics of Microplastics in Turbulent FlowNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$419,964June 15, 2024May 31, 2027Liyuan Hounsf.gov
Investigating PFAS Bioaccumulation Behavior, Uptake Mechanisms, and Food Quality Implications in Edible CropsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$419,942November 1, 2025October 31, 2028Weilan Zhangnsf.gov
Fate, Conversion Mechanisms, and Resource Recovery Implications of Microplastics during Hydrothermal Valorization of Wet Organic WastesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$419,906January 1, 2025December 31, 2027Yalin Linsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Rising seas, failing infrastructure: Characterizing microbial risks from exposure to tidal floodsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$419,900August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Natalie G Nelsonnsf.gov
Discovery of naturally produced bioemulsifiers to remediate the next oil spillNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$419,896September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Konstantinos T Konstantinidisnsf.gov
Quantifying Hydrogen Storage Risks to Potable Groundwater and Climate ChangeNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$419,890August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Alexandra C Clara Sarachonsf.gov
Sunlight and tire wear particles - a toxic combination? Evaluating mechanisms for mobilization and degradation of tire particle compoundsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$419,889September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Natalie Mladenovnsf.gov
Coprophagous Flies: A Novel Approach for Fecal Source Tracking in Terrestrial EnvironmentsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$419,863August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Drew S Caponensf.gov
Mechanistic Insights Into PFAS Distribution And Leaching In Compost-An Unique Environmental MatrixNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$419,850January 1, 2026December 31, 2028Syeed Md Iskandernsf.gov
Enhanced Cycling of Arsenic and Antimony in Renewable Natural Gas Operations: Accumulation and Mobilization MechanismsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$419,819August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Gregory V Korshinnsf.gov
ERASE-PFAS: Boosting mass transfer for PFAS electrooxidation through enhanced electro-migrationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$419,463August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Yongsheng Chennsf.gov
Identifying novel high-molecular weight disinfection byproducts in engineered water systemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$419,275August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Christina K Remucalnsf.gov
Predicting fate and transport of antibiotic resistance genes in streamsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$419,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Chris R Rehmannnsf.gov
Towards fundamental understanding of the accumulation, chemistry, and human exposure to indoor surface-associated wildfire smoke constituentsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$418,746September 15, 2025August 31, 2028Elliott Gallnsf.gov
Development of Multidimensional Ion Mobility-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (IMSn-FT-ICR MSn) Tools for the Characterization of Complex MixturesNSFDivision Of Chemistry2023$418,684September 1, 2023September 30, 2026Francisco Fernandez-Limansf.gov
Understanding the selectivity and mechanisms of the hydroxyl radical-mediated electrochemical methane oxidation reaction toward reduced methane pollutionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$418,576September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Joshua Jacknsf.gov
CAREER: Elucidating hydrodynamic drivers of microbial water quality in drinking water distribution systemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$414,627June 15, 2023May 31, 2028Emily D Garnernsf.gov
CAREER: Designing safe and effective phage cocktails for precise microbial control in water systemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$410,977June 1, 2025May 31, 2030Bridget E Hegartynsf.gov
After the Flames in Post-Fire WUI Homes: Characterization of Toxic Emissions, Environmental Concentrations, and ExposuresNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$410,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Luca Carmignaninsf.gov
CAREER: CAS- Climate -- Air-quality-related environmental justice impacts of decarbonization scenariosNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$406,342January 1, 2024April 18, 2025Christopher Tessumnsf.gov
Understanding Mineral Dissolution in Porous Media Coupled With Single- and Multi-phase Flows: A Coordinated Experimental and Numerical StudyNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$403,966August 1, 2024July 31, 2025Yaofa Linsf.gov
Understanding Mineral Dissolution in Porous Media Coupled With Single- and Multi-phase Flows: A Coordinated Experimental and Numerical StudyNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$403,966July 1, 2025June 30, 2028Yaofa Linsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ECLIPSE-PFAS: Interfacial Plasma-Liquid Transport and Reactivity with Surfactant Molecules for Efficient PFAS RemovalNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$403,579September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Mark J Kushnernsf.gov
CAREER: Methane emissions from the US and Canada -- novel insights from an expanding observation networkNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$400,872June 1, 2023May 31, 2028Scot M Millernsf.gov
Investigation on the electrodes applied in the locally enhanced electric field treatment (LEEFT) for water disinfectionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$400,000September 1, 2022August 31, 2027Xing Xiensf.gov
A Physics-Based Artificial Intelligence General Framework for Optimal Control of Sewer Systems to Minimize Sewer OverflowsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$400,000October 1, 2022September 30, 2027Arturo S Leonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Reimagining Urban Watershed Management: A Systems Approach to Stormwater Control and Ecological RehabilitationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$399,812August 1, 2022July 31, 2026Jon M Hathawaynsf.gov
NSF-GACR: Reactive Interfaces for Degrading Contaminants of Emerging Concern and Pathogenic Viruses in Constructed WetlandsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$399,657November 1, 2023October 31, 2026Mark Radosevichnsf.gov
Electrokinetic Biodegradation of Glyphosate: Feasibility, Mechanism, and Transport ModelingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$399,361October 1, 2023September 30, 2027Daqian Jiangnsf.gov
Elucidating mechanistic processes governing interaction of viruses with non-biological indoor built surfacesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$398,481August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Shamia Hoquensf.gov
REMOVAL OF METALS FROM PETROLEUM PRODUCED WATER BY DOLOMITENSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$398,478September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Javier Vilcaeznsf.gov
CAREER: Data-driven design of graphene oxide for environmental applications enabled by natural language processing and machine learning techniquesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$392,085June 15, 2023May 31, 2028Andreia Fonseca de Fariansf.gov
Arresting methanogenesis with bioelectrochemically generated hydrogen peroxide for producing volatile fatty acidsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$390,261October 1, 2022September 30, 2026Zhen Hensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Enhanced Biogeochemical Flushing of Uranium in GroundwaterNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$387,917January 1, 2023December 31, 2025Charles J Paradisnsf.gov
Disinfection Resiliency and Microbial Risk in Drinking Water Distribution Systems During Extreme Heat DisastersNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$385,353November 15, 2023May 31, 2025Kirin E Furstnsf.gov
Ecofriendly Control of Mine Tailings Dust through Establishment of BiocrustsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$381,962September 1, 2022August 31, 2027Lianyang Zhangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ECLIPSE-PFAS: Interfacial Plasma-Liquid Transport and Reactivity with Surfactant Molecules for Efficient PFAS RemovalNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$374,832September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Igor V Adamovichnsf.gov
Determining organic copper speciation in stormwater and wastewater to improve treatment and regulationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$374,649September 15, 2022August 31, 2026Jeffrey A Nasonnsf.gov
RUI: Heterostructured Bismuth-Based Metal Oxides Photocatalysts for the Degradation of Chlorinated Organic ContaminantsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$370,817September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Elsayed Zahrannsf.gov
CAREER: SusChEM: Renewable Biocatalysts for Degradation of Persistent Organic Contaminants Using Synthetic BiologyNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$365,486October 1, 2021April 30, 2025Na Weinsf.gov
ENG-BIOTECH: Enhancing conditions for comammox bacteria to facilitate mainstream anammox processes.NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$360,222October 15, 2024September 30, 2027Ameet Pintonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ENG-BIOTECH: Building Synthetic Microbial Communities Capable of Robust Electro-MethanogenesisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$360,000January 1, 2025December 31, 2027Heyang Yuannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ENG-BIOTECH: Building Synthetic Microbial Communities Capable of Robust Electro-MethanogenesisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$360,000January 1, 2025December 31, 2027Qiang Hensf.gov
Ferrate (Fe(VI))-Coated Sand Media for Simultaneous Oxidation of Organic Contaminants and Adsorption of Trace Metals in WaterNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$359,636October 1, 2023September 30, 2027Jessica R Raynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Quantifying the electron reduction potential distribution of excited triplet states within Dissolved Organic MatterNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$355,702September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Frank Lereschensf.gov
Unraveling RNA Interference-Microbiome Interactions: A Multiscale Approach for Assessing Non-Target EffectsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$352,842August 1, 2026July 31, 2029Courtney M Gardnernsf.gov
Quantum-Inspired Amplitude-Phase Frameworks for Uncertainty-Centric Groundwater Flow and Transport ModelingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$352,443September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Nicholas B Engdahlnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Discovering enzymatic pathways to break carbon fluorine bonds in perfluorinated carboxylic acidsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$350,000November 1, 2025October 31, 2028Hunter Schroernsf.gov
Impact of overlooked halogenating agents on virus disinfection mechanismsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$349,600August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Aleksandra Szczukansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Effects of Drinking Water Disinfection Conditions, Water Age and Nitrification on Aromatic and Protein/Lipid-Derived DBPsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$349,044July 1, 2024June 30, 2027William A Mitchnsf.gov
Diffusiophoretic Bioaugmentation: Boosting the Bacterial Motility in Soil Matrix by Chemical Gradients for Enhanced BioremediationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$335,860December 1, 2022November 30, 2026Sangwoo Shinnsf.gov
ERASE-PFAS: Understanding the surface-active properties of PFAS for enhanced removal by bubbling-assisted water treatment processesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$334,185October 1, 2023August 31, 2026Arjunkrishna Venkatesannsf.gov
VALORIZATION OF SOLID DIGESTATE THROUGH AUTOTHERMAL HYDROTHERMAL LIQUEFACTIONNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$329,856January 1, 2023December 31, 2025Robert C Brownnsf.gov
Acoustically activated trapping for colloidal filtration: a multiscale experimental investigation using laser-based optical diagnosticsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$320,265August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Jaime J Juareznsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Can Human-Induced Turbidity Currents Enable Sustainability of Freshwater Reservoirs?NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$315,654October 1, 2024September 30, 2027Admin Husicnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ERASE-PFAS: A "concentrate-and-destroy" technology for treating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances using a new class of adsorptive photocatalystsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$312,596October 1, 2022June 30, 2025Dongye Zhaonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Establishing the role of photodegradation in the fate of organic contaminants in aquatic systemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$310,868July 15, 2023June 30, 2027Christina K Remucalnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ECLIPSE-PFAS: Electrical Discharge Plasma-Driven Multidisciplinary Approach for Complete Mineralization of PFAS & PFAS Precursors in Complex Aqueous SystemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$310,800August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Selma Mededovicnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Enhanced Photolysis and Advanced Oxidation Processes by Novel KrCl* (222 nm) IrradiationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$300,000August 15, 2023July 31, 2027Ching-Hua Huangnsf.gov
Insights into biomolecular reactivity and structure for virus inactivation predictionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$299,989September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Yinyin Yensf.gov
Collaborative Research: ERASE-PFAS: Stabilization of Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances in Sewage Sludge Intended for Land-applicationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$299,987October 1, 2022September 30, 2026Yanna Liangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Unraveling Microscale Spatiotemporal Interactions Between Water Additives, Biofilms, and Metals in Drinking Water Distribution SystemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$296,561May 1, 2026April 30, 2029Woo Hyoung Leensf.gov
Collaborative: Microbial chain elongation-mediated dehalogenation and carbon transformationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$294,901September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Anca G Delgadonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ERASE-PFAS: Hydrothermal Treatment as a Strategy for Simultaneous PFAS Destruction and Recovery of Energy and Nutrients from Wastewater Residual SolidsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$291,750August 1, 2022July 31, 2025Timothy J Strathmannnsf.gov
Data Mining of Contaminant Degrading Genes in Groundwater & Sediment MetagenomesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$288,291September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Alison M Cupplesnsf.gov
Evaluation of GE crop transgene adsorption to microplastics and downstream fate in the environmentNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$284,037March 1, 2024December 31, 2026Courtney M Gardnernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Catalyst Free Activation of Peroxydisulfate under Visible Light to Degrade Contaminants in Water: Elucidation of Kinetics and MechanismNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$280,000August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Xingmao Mansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Chemical and biological determinants of indoor air quality: Linking indoor air and surface chemistry with microbial emissions and toxicityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$279,959May 1, 2025April 30, 2028Jenna Dittonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Evaluating the Unique Composition, Environmental Stability, and Export of Dissolved Pyrogenic Organic Matter in Wildfire-Impacted WatershedsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$274,290January 1, 2023January 31, 2023Garrett J McKaynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Evaluating the Unique Composition, Environmental Stability, and Export of Dissolved Pyrogenic Organic Matter in Wildfire-Impacted WatershedsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$274,290January 1, 2023December 31, 2026Garrett J McKaynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Shedding Light on The Microbial Ecologyand Ecophysiology of Electroactive Anammox CommunitiesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$270,000February 1, 2024January 31, 2028Heyang Yuannsf.gov
Eco-Design of Hydrogenation Catalysts for Oxyanion Reduction: The Overlooked Roles of Nitrogen-Containing Groups on the Catalyst SupportsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$268,963March 15, 2026February 28, 2027Tao Yensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Identification and Characterization of Petrogenic Compounds that Persist in Aquatic EnvironmentsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$266,730January 1, 2025December 31, 2027David C Podgorskinsf.gov
CAREER: Developing a Spatial-Temporal Predictive Framework for the Drinking Water Microbiome.NSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$263,392October 1, 2021June 30, 2024Ameet Pintonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Assessing climate resilience of combined sewer systems and its impact on marginalized communitiesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$259,990August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Lu Liunsf.gov
Collaborative Research: NSF-BSF: Elucidating the role of ion dehydration in regulating transport and selectivity of monovalent ions in polyamide nanofiltration membranesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$255,638September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Ying Linsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Drinking Water Safety: Occurrence, Formation, and Genotoxicity of New Halocyclopentadiene Disinfection By-ProductsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$253,000October 1, 2024September 30, 2027Susan D Richardsonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Characterizing Sources and Sinks of the Oxidative Potential of Indoor Particulate MatterNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$250,000August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Vishal Vermansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Wastewater exposome as an untapped source for understanding air pollution burden in environmental justice communitiesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$250,000July 15, 2024June 30, 2027Jennifer L Weidhaasnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Wastewater exposome as an untapped source for understanding air pollution burden in environmental justice communitiesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$250,000July 15, 2024June 30, 2027Randal S Martinnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: NSF-BSF: Elucidating the role of ion dehydration in regulating transport and selectivity of monovalent ions in polyamide nanofiltration membranesNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$250,000September 1, 2024October 31, 2024Tiezheng Tongnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: NSF-BSF: Elucidating the role of ion dehydration in regulating transport and selectivity of monovalent ions in polyamide nanofiltration membranesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$250,000September 1, 2024September 30, 2027Tiezheng Tongnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Understanding Fundamental Mechanisms in Plasma-enhanced Electrostatic PrecipitationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$250,000November 1, 2025October 31, 2028Stephen Croninnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Understanding Fundamental Mechanisms in Plasma-enhanced Electrostatic PrecipitationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$250,000November 1, 2025October 31, 2028Heejung Jungnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Quantifying the electron reduction potential distribution of excited triplet states within Dissolved Organic MatterNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$250,000September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Garrett J McKaynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Characterizing Sources and Sinks of the Oxidative Potential of Indoor Particulate MatterNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$249,999August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Brent Stephensnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: A Bioinspired Approach towards Sustainable Membranes for Resilient Brine TreatmentNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$249,996October 1, 2022September 30, 2026Wei Wangnsf.gov
Advancing the Nation’s Water Treatment Technologies Through the National Academies’ Water Science and Technology BoardNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$249,782September 1, 2025February 28, 2027Deborah Glicksonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ERASE-PFAS: Thermal Regeneration of PFAS-laden Granular Activated Carbon presents an Opportunity to Break the Forever PFAS CycleNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$249,710December 1, 2022November 30, 2027David J Hanigannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Transformation of Phenols to Aliphatic Disinfection Byproducts: Identifying Critical Factors and Strategies that Minimize Intermediate HalophenolsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$245,018November 15, 2025January 31, 2028Tao Yensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanistic study of mesoporous carbon formation from food wasteNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$245,000August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Sandeep Kumarnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanistic study of mesoporous carbon formation from food wasteNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$245,000August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Rajesh V Shendensf.gov
ERASE-PFAS: Collaborative Research: Transformation Mechanisms and Products of Polyfluoroalkyl Substances During Chemical Disinfection ProcessesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$241,750August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Baolin Dengnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ECLIPSE-PFAS: Electrical Discharge Plasma-Driven Multidisciplinary Approach for Complete Mineralization of PFAS & PFAS Precursors in Complex Aqueous SystemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$239,185August 1, 2025July 31, 2028John E Fosternsf.gov
CAREER: ERASE-PFAS: Mechanistic Investigation of Thermal Decomposition of Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances in the Soil EnvironmentNSFENG - Core Programs2023$238,932January 1, 2023April 30, 2026Feng Xiaonsf.gov
Eco-Design of Hydrogenation Catalysts for Oxyanion Reduction: The Overlooked Roles of Nitrogen-Containing Groups on the Catalyst SupportsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$231,037January 1, 2024April 30, 2026Tao Yensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Shedding Light on The Microbial Ecologyand Ecophysiology of Electroactive Anammox CommunitiesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$230,000February 1, 2024January 31, 2027Guangbin Linsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Transformation of Phenols to Aliphatic Disinfection Byproducts: Identifying Critical Factors and Strategies that Minimize Intermediate HalophenolsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$229,589January 1, 2025December 31, 2027Guanghui Huansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Identification and Characterization of Petrogenic Compounds that Persist in Aquatic EnvironmentsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$228,753January 1, 2025December 31, 2027Sasha Wagnernsf.gov
GOALI: Developing an Eco-Genomic Framework for Biofilter Operation.NSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$225,824October 1, 2021April 30, 2023Ameet Pintonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Evaluating the Unique Composition, Environmental Stability, and Export of Dissolved Pyrogenic Organic Matter in Wildfire-Impacted WatershedsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$225,368January 1, 2023May 31, 2023Amanda Hohnernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Evaluating the Unique Composition, Environmental Stability, and Export of Dissolved Pyrogenic Organic Matter in Wildfire-Impacted WatershedsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$225,368February 1, 2023December 31, 2026Amanda Hohnernsf.gov
ERASE-PFAS: Collaborative Research: Transformation Mechanisms and Products of Polyfluoroalkyl Substances During Chemical Disinfection ProcessesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$221,627August 1, 2024July 31, 2027William A Arnoldnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Microbial chain-elongation mediated dehalogenation and carbon transformationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$214,427September 1, 2022June 30, 2027Matthew J Scarboroughnsf.gov
RAPID: Elucidating the fate of VOCs and SVOCs in drinking water wells and household water plumbing systems following the East Palestine chemical accidentNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$214,000July 1, 2023June 30, 2026Andrew J Wheltonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Chemical and biological determinants of indoor air quality: Linking indoor air and surface chemistry with microbial emissions and toxicityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$213,226May 1, 2025April 30, 2028Bridget E Hegartynsf.gov
RAPID: Drinking Water System Contamination Response and Recovery Following the 2021 Colorado WildfiresNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$212,000February 15, 2022January 31, 2026Andrew J Wheltonnsf.gov
NSF-BSF: Collaborative Research: Solids and reactive transport processes in sewer systems of the future: modeling and experimental investigationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$210,000January 1, 2024December 31, 2027Polina Selansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Advanced Oxidation Processes for the Control of Iodinated Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking WaterNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$209,472September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Guanghui Huansf.gov
NSF-BSF: Collaborative Research: Solids and reactive transport processes in sewer systems of the future: modeling and experimental investigationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$208,277January 1, 2024December 31, 2027Ahmed A Abokifansf.gov
Collaborative Research: ERASE-PFAS: Hydrothermal Treatment as a Strategy for Simultaneous PFAS Destruction and Recovery of Energy and Nutrients from Wastewater Residual SolidsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$207,907August 1, 2022July 31, 2025Jeremy S Guestnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Enhanced Photolysis and Advanced Oxidation Processes by Novel KrCl* (222 nm) IrradiationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$200,000August 15, 2023July 31, 2027Jiale Xunsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Presence, Persistence, and Inactivation of Vesicle-Cloaked Rotavirus or Norovirus Clusters in WaterNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$200,000October 1, 2022August 31, 2024Yun Shennsf.gov
Water Science and Technology Board and Its ActivitiesNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$200,000September 1, 2023April 18, 2025Deborah Glicksonnsf.gov
ERI: Carbon electrodes with controlled surface topology for desalination and water disinfection.NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$200,000June 1, 2024May 31, 2027Adam Woodnsf.gov
ERI: Dual-Phase Redox-Driven Electrochemical System for Heavy Metal Detection and Water DesalinationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$200,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2027Paola A Baldaguez Medinansf.gov
Collaborative Research: ECLIPSE-PFAS: Electrical Discharge Plasma-Driven Multidisciplinary Approach for Complete Mineralization of PFAS & PFAS Precursors in Complex Aqueous SystemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$200,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Krishna Rajannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Unraveling Microscale Spatiotemporal Interactions Between Water Additives, Biofilms, and Metals in Drinking Water Distribution SystemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$200,000May 1, 2026April 30, 2029Chamteut Ohnsf.gov
ERI: Biologically Guided Optimization of Gamma-Irradiation for Mitigating Pharmaceutical PollutionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$200,000July 1, 2026June 30, 2028Matthew P Confernsf.gov
ERI: An Integrated UAV-enabled Framework for Autonomous Sampling and Continuous Water Quality MonitoringNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$200,000July 15, 2026June 30, 2028Ke Yangnsf.gov
RAPID: Monitoring microbial attenuation of toxins released following the East Palestine train derailment in OhioNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$199,999August 1, 2023July 31, 2024Frank E Loefflernsf.gov
RAPID: Streamflow and water quality response to 2025 Los Angeles wildfire across fire-flood sequencesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$199,993April 15, 2025March 31, 2027Adnan Rajibnsf.gov
ERI: Iodine variability in watersheds and implications for drinking water treatability and public healthNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$199,991July 15, 2024June 30, 2027Kelly D Goodnsf.gov
ERI: Quantifying Inositol Phosphate Dephosphorylation to Understand the Role of Recalcitrant Organic Phosphorus Forms on Harmful Algal Blooms in Freshwater SystemsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$199,989June 1, 2022May 31, 2025Francisco J Cubasnsf.gov
ERI: Dynamic membranes in anaerobic wastewater treatment systems: Enhancing mitigation of emerging microbial threats to promote safe water reuseNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$199,795August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Moustapha Harbnsf.gov
RAPID: Levels of PM, VOCs, and PAHs in Residences Post-2023 Maui Wildfire: Exposure and Mitigation AssessmentNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$199,669December 15, 2023November 30, 2024Joseph G Allennsf.gov
Exploring Coupled Physical, Biological and Chemical Processes that Control Lead Fate and Transport through Plastic Plumbing MaterialsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$198,285October 1, 2022November 30, 2025Maryam Salehinsf.gov
ERI: Exploring the Impact of Unique Water Quality Characteristics of Produced Water on Passive Solar Distillation PerformanceNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$197,763September 1, 2025August 31, 2027Soyoon Kumnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Enhanced Biogeochemical Flushing of Uranium in GroundwaterNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$189,044January 1, 2023December 31, 2025Erica L Majumdernsf.gov
ERI: Alkaline Thermal Pretreatment to Improve Anaerobic Digestion of Sewage Sludge through Mitigating Volatile Sulfur Compounds: Reactor Performance, Pathways, and MechanismsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$177,108July 1, 2026June 30, 2028Chiqian Zhangnsf.gov
RAPID: AI-Integrated Mechanistic Investigation of Multi-Phase Fecal Contamination Pulses in Groundwater Following Extreme Storm EventsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$169,999May 1, 2026April 30, 2027Xiaolong Gengnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Drinking Water Safety: Occurrence, Formation, and Genotoxicity of New Halocyclopentadiene Disinfection By-ProductsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$166,936October 1, 2024September 30, 2027Olga Tsyuskonsf.gov
Conference: 2023 NSF Nanoscale Science and Engineering Grantees ConferenceNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$162,843August 1, 2023July 31, 2024Eric A Josephsnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: A Bioinspired Approach towards Sustainable Membranes for Resilient Brine TreatmentNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$161,241November 15, 2024December 31, 2026Tiezheng Tongnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: An integrative framework for decision support models including plumbing system dynamics and value of information to meet Legionella control goalsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$157,302August 1, 2022July 31, 2025Kerry Hamiltonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Discovering enzymatic pathways to break carbon fluorine bonds in perfluorinated carboxylic acidsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$150,000November 1, 2025October 31, 2028Colin M Rathbunnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Can Human-Induced Turbidity Currents Enable Sustainability of Freshwater Reservoirs?NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$149,979August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Keith B Gidonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Advanced Oxidation Processes for the Control of Iodinated Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking WaterNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$147,737November 1, 2025September 30, 2027Tao Yensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Catalyst Free Activation of Peroxydisulfate under Visible Light to Degrade Contaminants in Water: Elucidation of Kinetics and MechanismNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$139,999August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Soryong R Chaensf.gov
Collaborative Research: ERASE-PFAS: Thermal Regeneration of PFAS-laden Granular Activated Carbon presents an Opportunity to Break the Forever PFAS CycleNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$139,876December 1, 2022December 31, 2025Onur G Apulnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: RAPID: Assessing Lithium-Battery Fire Impacts on Soil, Groundwater, and Estuarine Water and Sediments in Coastal CaliforniaNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$139,203May 1, 2026April 30, 2027Celine Palludnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: MTM1: Microbial Genomic, Transcriptomic, and Survival Response to Common Built Environment LightingNSFBIO - Core Programs2024$136,111October 1, 2023December 31, 2025Kevin G Van Den Wymelenbergnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: An integrative framework for decision support models including plumbing system dynamics and value of information to meet Legionella control goalsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$135,000August 1, 2022November 30, 2025Ursula Laupernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Prechlorination, aging, and backwashing effects on spatiotemporal ultrafiltration fouling: Optimizing productivity by combining experiments and theoryNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$131,999September 1, 2022August 31, 2027Shankar Chellamnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Predicting Current-Use Pesticides and Emerging Flame Retardants in a Changing Arctic - Fate and PhototransformationNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$129,788October 1, 2021December 31, 2023Kimberly J Hagemannsf.gov
MRI: Acquisition of Small/Wide-Angle and Non-Ambient X-Ray Diffraction Packages for Research and Education in Energy and Environmental SustainabilityNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$127,699September 1, 2022August 31, 2024Man Hoi Wongnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ERASE-PFAS: Stabilization of Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances in Sewage Sludge Intended for Land-applicationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$119,998October 1, 2022September 30, 2026Bo Guonsf.gov
Conference: 3rd US - Africa Conference Nanotechnology Convergence for Sustainable Energy, Environment, Climate Change and HealthNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$119,990July 1, 2023June 30, 2027Ahmed A El-Gendynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: An integrative framework for decision support models including plumbing system dynamics and value of information to meet Legionella control goalsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$118,138August 1, 2022July 31, 2025Alexis L Mraznsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Establishing the role of photodegradation in the fate of organic contaminants in aquatic systemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$117,303July 15, 2023June 30, 2027Kristine H Wammernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Advanced Oxidation Processes for the Control of Iodinated Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking WaterNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$114,421September 1, 2023December 31, 2025Tao Yensf.gov
Collaborative Research: ERASE-PFAS: Thermal Regeneration of PFAS-laden Granular Activated Carbon presents an Opportunity to Break the Forever PFAS CycleNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$110,124November 15, 2025February 28, 2027Onur G Apulnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Prechlorination, aging, and backwashing effects on spatiotemporal ultrafiltration fouling: Optimizing productivity by combining experiments and theoryNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$109,767September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Francesca Bernardinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Prechlorination, aging, and backwashing effects on spatiotemporal ultrafiltration fouling: Optimizing productivity by combining experiments and theoryNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$109,380September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Nicholas G Cogannsf.gov
CAREER: Combining Materials Science and System-Level Analysis to Sustainably Supply Safe Drinking WaterNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$100,236July 1, 2023April 30, 2027Leanne M Gilbertsonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: RAPID: Collecting, archiving, and characterizing residual ash, transported ash, and particulate matter from the Los Angeles fireNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2025$100,000March 1, 2025February 28, 2026Nicholas J Spadansf.gov
Conference: Human, Engineering, and Scientific Aspects of Disease Transmission in Natural and Built EnvironmentsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$99,999August 1, 2023July 31, 2024Peter J Vikeslandnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: RAPID: Assessing the impact of firefighting foam spill on PFAS pollution in Brunswick MaineNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$99,940January 1, 2025December 31, 2026Arjunkrishna Venkatesannsf.gov
Conference: 2023 AEESP Research and Education Conference in Boston, MANSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$99,689June 15, 2023April 30, 2025Amy Muellernsf.gov
Conference: Detection, removal, and safe destruction of PFAS from semiconductor manufacturing waste streamsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$99,000August 1, 2024January 31, 2025Xiao Sunsf.gov
RAPID: Impact of Back-to-Back Major Hurricanes on Antibiotic Resistance Gene Transfer to Autochthonous Bacteria in Estuarine and Coastal Water SystemsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2025$98,944February 1, 2025January 31, 2026Chamteut Ohnsf.gov
Workshop on Bioaerosols in the Earth System; Fort Collins, Colorado; February 2025NSFGEO - Core Programs2024$98,597November 1, 2024October 31, 2026Sonia M Kreidenweisnsf.gov
Conference: Conference: 2025 Biannual research and education conference of the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) at Duke UniversityNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2025$95,490April 15, 2025March 31, 2026Mark R Wiesnernsf.gov
Conference: Partnering for Impact Through Industry and Community Connections in Environmental Engineering Research and EducationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$94,998August 1, 2026July 31, 2027Lynn E Katznsf.gov
CAREER: Harnessing Mineralogy and Polymer Science to Elucidate Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies for Mineral Scaling in Membrane DesalinationNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$93,259July 1, 2022December 31, 2024Tiezheng Tongnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Effects of Drinking Water Disinfection Conditions, Water Age and Nitrification on Aromatic and Protein/Lipid-Derived DBPsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$90,000July 1, 2024June 30, 2027April Z Gunsf.gov
CAREER: An Investigation of Microplastics Fate and Contaminant Transport in Storm Runoff, The Nexus of Environmental Engineering and Material SciencesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$88,927October 1, 2022March 31, 2027Maryam Salehinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: A Bioinspired Approach towards Sustainable Membranes for Resilient Brine TreatmentNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$88,759October 1, 2022December 31, 2024Tiezheng Tongnsf.gov
Development of Multidimensional Ion Mobility-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (IMSn-FT-ICR MSn) Tools for the Characterization of Complex MixturesNSFChemistry Section2026$81,316August 15, 2026August 31, 2027Francisco Fernandez-Limansf.gov
Collaborative Research: RAPID: Assessing Lithium-Battery Fire Impacts on Soil, Groundwater, and Estuarine Water and Sediments in Coastal CaliforniaNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$80,210May 1, 2026April 30, 2027Christopher Olivares Martineznsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ERASE-PFAS: Stabilization of Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances in Sewage Sludge Intended for Land-applicationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$80,000October 1, 2022September 30, 2026Erica R McKenziensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Rising seas, failing infrastructure: Characterizing microbial risks from exposure to tidal floodsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$79,998August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Derek J Grimesnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: RAPID: Assessing the impact of firefighting foam spill on PFAS pollution in Brunswick MaineNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$76,213November 15, 2025December 31, 2026Onur G Apulnsf.gov
Conference: A workshop to understand the current needs for advancing living sentinel researchNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$76,121August 1, 2023July 31, 2024Jonathan Silbergnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Design of High Entropy Alloy Electrocatalysts for Mineralization of Total Organic Carbon in Municipal WastewaterNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$60,416August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Natalia Soares Quinetensf.gov
Conference: The 17th US-Korea Forum on Nanotechnology: Next-Generation Semiconductors and the Environmental Implications of Semiconductor ManufacturingNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$59,740March 1, 2023May 31, 2024Myung S Jhonnsf.gov
Workshop to Identify Convergent Nanotechnology Approaches for Precision Delivery of Active Agents in PlantsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$59,046August 1, 2022July 31, 2025Gregory V Lowrynsf.gov
CAS-Climate: Conference: Travel Grant for Participating in Water Research and Innovation Workshop Organized by the UNESCO Megacities Alliance for Water and ClimateNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$50,000November 1, 2023April 30, 2025Ashish Sharmansf.gov
17th International Water Association World Conference on Anaerobic Digestion: Biogas and Beyond: Expanding Applications of Anaerobic Biotechnologies in a Circular EconomyNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$49,975July 15, 2022June 30, 2023Lutgarde M Raskinnsf.gov
Conference: 2024 Environmental Sciences: Water Gordon Research ConferenceNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$45,000June 15, 2024May 31, 2025Christina K Remucalnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Can Human-Induced Turbidity Currents Enable Sustainability of Freshwater Reservoirs?NSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$34,346August 1, 2023November 30, 2024Admin Husicnsf.gov
Support of a Hybrid Format 2022 North American Membrane Society (NAMS) Meeting To Expand Access And DiversityNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$30,000July 1, 2022December 31, 2022Manish Kumarnsf.gov
GRC Fluids and Health 2022: Fluids in Disease Transmission and ContaminationNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$30,000September 1, 2022August 31, 2023Lydia Bourouibansf.gov
Conference: Student Participation Support for the 2024 North American Membrane Society (NAMS) ConferenceNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$29,986May 15, 2024October 31, 2025Mahdi Malmalinsf.gov
Conference: Student Participation Support for the 2023 North American Membrane Society (NAMS) ConferenceNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$29,978June 15, 2023May 31, 2024Milad R Esfahaninsf.gov
Collaborative Research: An integrative framework for decision support models including plumbing system dynamics and value of information to meet Legionella control goalsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$29,887August 1, 2022July 31, 2025Mark H Weirnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Transformation of Phenols to Aliphatic Disinfection Byproducts: Identifying Critical Factors and Strategies that Minimize Intermediate HalophenolsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$25,393January 1, 2025December 31, 2025Tao Yensf.gov
Collaborative Research: RAPID: Assessing the impact of firefighting foam spill on PFAS pollution in Brunswick MaineNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2025$23,780January 1, 2025December 31, 2025Onur G Apulnsf.gov
CAREER: Transformation potential of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water distribution systemsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$23,102March 1, 2024June 30, 2025Kirin E Furstnsf.gov
2022 Microbiology of the Built Environment GRC & GRSNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$20,000June 1, 2022May 31, 2023Kyle Bibbynsf.gov
2024 Membranes: Materials and Processes Gordon Research Conference and SeminarNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$20,000April 15, 2024September 30, 2024Lucy Mar Camachonsf.gov
2023 Water Disinfection, Byproducts, and Health: Challenges of Disinfection and Oxidation Processes to Provide Safe Drinking Water in a Changing WorldNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$10,030June 15, 2023September 30, 2023John D Siveynsf.gov
Conference: Center for Aerosol Science and Technology (CAST) Workshop on Wildland Fire Emissions and Indoor Air QualityNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2025$10,000January 1, 2025June 30, 2026Yang Wangnsf.gov
CAREER: 3D Printed Carbon-Metal Nanohybrid Aerogels for Highly Efficient Adsorptive/Catalytic Removal of PFASsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$8,373July 1, 2022September 30, 2023Nirupam Aichnsf.gov
CAREER: Quorum enhanced sustainable treatment of nitrogen (QuEST-N)NSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$7,556May 15, 2022November 30, 2023Jeseth Delgado Velansf.gov

Organizations

OrganizationPlaceNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
University of South FloridaTampa, FL0$02$20.9 million
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN0$05$4.5 million
Arizona State UniversityScottsdale, AZ0$09$3.6 million
Georgia Tech Research CorporationAtlanta, GA0$08$2.8 million
University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX0$08$2.5 million
University of Colorado at BoulderBoulder, CO0$05$2.4 million
University of Michigan at Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI0$07$2.4 million
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUrbana, IL0$08$2.4 million
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI0$06$2.3 million
Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA0$03$2.1 million
SUNY at BuffaloAmherst, NY0$06$1.9 million
University of Pittsburgh at PittsburghPittsburgh, PA0$04$1.9 million
Utah State UniversityLogan, UT0$05$1.9 million
University of WashingtonSeattle, WA0$04$1.7 million
University of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MA0$03$1.6 million
San Diego State University FoundationSan Diego, CA0$04$1.6 million
University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA0$04$1.6 million
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD0$03$1.5 million
Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR0$03$1.5 million
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL0$04$1.5 million
University of Alabama TuscaloosaTuscaloosa, AL0$04$1.5 million
William Marsh Rice UniversityHouston, TX0$04$1.4 million
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA0$04$1.4 million
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA0$04$1.3 million
Florida International UniversityMiami, FL0$04$1.3 million
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT0$03$1.2 million
Stanford UniversityStanford, CA0$03$1.2 million
Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken, NJ0$04$1.2 million
University of Tennessee KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN0$04$1.2 million
Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRolla, MO0$03$1.2 million
George Washington UniversityWashington, DC0$03$1.2 million
South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyRapid City, SD0$05$1.2 million
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY0$03$1.1 million
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment StationCollege Station, TX0$04$1.1 million
University of South Carolina at ColumbiaColumbia, SC0$03$1.1 million
University of ArizonaTucson, AZ0$03$1.1 million
Northwestern University at ChicagoChicago, IL0$02$952,459
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN0$02$919,999
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, NJ0$03$884,125
Colorado School of MinesGolden, CO0$02$883,406
Columbia UniversityNew York, NY0$01$858,451
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA0$03$854,119
Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OK0$02$830,502
University of Vermont & ST Agric CollegeBurlington, VT0$02$781,851
University of Georgia Research Foundation IncAthens, GA0$02$779,870
University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia, MO0$04$767,894
University of Maryland, College ParkCollege Park, MD0$02$765,830
Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS0$02$764,253
University of KentuckyLexington, KY0$02$752,433
Clarkson UniversityPotsdam, NY0$02$746,391
Duke UniversityDurham, NC0$03$733,632
Texas A&m University Health Science CTRCollege Station, TX0$02$719,974
SUNY at AlbanyAlbany, NY0$02$719,929
Temple Univ of the CommonwealthPhiladelphia, PA0$03$710,000
University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX0$02$699,638
University of FloridaGainesville, FL0$03$691,029
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA0$02$673,729
University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IL0$02$673,458
Washington UniversitySaint Louis, MO0$02$670,220
University of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln, NE0$02$635,738
University of California at DavisDavis, CA0$02$629,992
Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT0$02$629,334
Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH0$02$624,203
North Dakota State University FargoFargo, ND0$02$619,850
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee, FL0$01$599,256
Washington State UniversityPullman, WA0$02$577,811
University of HoustonHouston, TX0$01$550,000
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY0$01$549,523
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA0$02$547,209
University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA0$02$542,074
Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO0$04$530,615
University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM0$01$500,910
Fraunhofer USA Center for Coatings and Diamond TechnologiesEast Lansing, MI0$01$500,000
Southern Illinois University at CarbondaleCarbondale, IL0$01$499,988
University of Kansas Center for Research IncLawrence, KS0$02$475,518
National Academy of SciencesWashington, DC0$02$449,782
SUNY at Stony BrookStony Brook, NY0$01$444,503
South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD0$02$439,061
Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FL0$01$434,475
SUNY College of Environmental Science and ForestrySyracuse, NY0$01$433,247
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN0$01$420,280
Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ0$01$420,000
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT0$01$420,000
University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA0$01$420,000
Regents of the University of IdahoMoscow, ID0$01$419,997
Rutgers University New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ0$01$419,906
North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC0$01$419,900
Indiana UniversityBloomington, IN0$01$419,863
Portland State UniversityPortland, OR0$01$418,746
West Virginia University Research CorporationMorgantown, WV0$01$414,627
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA0$02$408,455
Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH0$02$404,719
University of Tennessee Institute of AgricultureKnoxville, TN0$01$399,657
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI0$01$387,917
Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN0$01$370,817
The University of Central Florida Board of TrusteesOrlando, FL0$01$296,561
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI0$01$288,291
Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX0$01$274,290
University of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA0$01$266,730
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA0$01$250,000

Funding by fiscal year

Fiscal yearNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
20260$043$15,113,433
20250$061$19,650,134
20240$064$17,563,465
20230$074$34,405,993
20220$075$30,329,824

Open federal funding opportunities

From Grants.gov: notices that funded awards in this table, and open notices on the same agency and assistance listing.

Open opportunityNumberAgencyListingClosesAward ceilingWhy it matches
Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)26-512NSF47.041November 4, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)20-558NSF47.041November 10, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)25-540NSF47.041November 17, 2026$2 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure23-520NSF47.041January 21, 2027$1 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)24-573NSF47.041January 26, 2027$1.5 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH (GCR)24-527NSF47.041February 8, 2027$3.6 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-124-598NSF47.041February 8, 2027$20 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (EFRI-2026/27): Wave-Based Computing ( EFRI-WBC)26-524NSF47.041February 11, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)26-506NSF47.041March 2, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL)24-586NSF47.041April 6, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows24-528NSF47.041April 13, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
IUSE / Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (IUSE/PFE: RED)24-564NSF47.041April 13, 2027$2 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS)25-533NSF47.041April 14, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)24-588NSF47.041June 1, 2027$3.2 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)22-586NSF47.041July 28, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)23-601NSF47.041August 18, 2027$500,000Same assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
Engineering Research Initiation (ERI)24-590NSF47.041September 16, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science24-503NSF47.041October 13, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR)23-598NSF47.041October 19, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here
Transport Phenomena (TP)PD-26-366YNSF47.041August 20, 2076Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 305 awards here

Updated November 3, 2026. Read from NIH RePORTER ExPORTER and NSF Award Search. Published by NIH and NSF as U.S. government data. NIH awards are fiscal years 2021 to 2025 (NIH files published to 2026-07-09); NSF awards are fiscal years 2022 to 2026 (NSF files published to 2026-11-02). NIH amounts are the total cost of each fiscal year in the window; NSF amounts are the funds obligated in the window. Organizations are matched on the UEI. Open opportunities come from Grants.gov and match on agency and assistance listing number, and on the notice number NIH prints on an award. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.