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NSF program Cellular & Biochem Engineering (149100): 151 awards, $69.3M to 84 organizations

151 NSF awards ($69.3M) under the program element Cellular & Biochem Engineering (149100) to 84 organizations, fiscal years 2022 to 2026, read 2026-11-03.

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Program element code
149100
Directorate
Directorate for Engineering
Division
Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems

Awards

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AwardAgencyInstitute or divisionFiscal yearAmount in windowStartEndPrincipal investigatorSource
Laying the Scientific and Engineering Foundation for Sustainable Cultivated Meat ProductionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$2,400,000September 15, 2023August 31, 2027David E Blocknsf.gov
EFRI ELiS: Mechanically Adaptive Living Structural MaterialsNSFENG - Core Programs2022$2,012,000September 1, 2022August 31, 2027Jingjie Yeonsf.gov
EFRI ELiS: Desiccatable living cell-based sensors to monitor pollutants and pathogens in built environmentsNSFENG - Core Programs2023$2,007,356September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Elisabeth Smelansf.gov
RECODE: Single Cell-Level Programming of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Directed Differentiation to Chamber-Specific CardiomyocytesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$1,500,000October 1, 2022September 30, 2027Sean P Paleceknsf.gov
MFB: Characterization of the Biogenesis, Uptake, and Cellular Response to the Ribonucleoprotein Cargoes of Extracellular Vesicles using EV-CLASPNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$1,500,000March 1, 2024February 28, 2027Manuel Ascanonsf.gov
PlantSynBio: Construction of a plant chassis as a platform for biological discoveries and innovationsNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$1,042,495July 15, 2023June 30, 2027Carol R Buellnsf.gov
Development of a machine learning pipeline for assisting strain design of nonmodel yeastsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$963,286October 1, 2022September 30, 2027Yinjie Tangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Closed-loop control of microbial communities by integrating optogenetics and metabolite biosensingNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$947,750June 15, 2023May 31, 2027Jose L Avalosnsf.gov
CAREER: Decoding the Code of Glycan-Collectin Interactions: Computational Engineering of Surfactant Proteins for Tailored Glycan RecognitionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$827,316February 1, 2024January 31, 2029Mona S Minkaransf.gov
CAREER: Building and controlling the reactivity of a cobalt-porphyrin cofactorNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$794,889March 1, 2023July 1, 2026Andrew R Bullernsf.gov
Engineering autoregulation of the epitranscriptome to track and control stress responsesNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$788,204July 15, 2022June 30, 2026Lydia M Contrerasnsf.gov
Engineering a fully-integrated translation system for production of proteins and peptidesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$724,140June 15, 2024May 31, 2028Alexander S Mankinnsf.gov
CAREER: Learning and teaching how to program morphogenesis with synthetic genetic circuits, a case study for elongation of mammalian cell spheroidsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$708,481March 15, 2022February 28, 2027Leonardo Morsutnsf.gov
CAREER: Defining bacterial extracellular vesicle biogenesis and interactions within the host environmentNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$671,681July 1, 2025June 30, 2030Hannah Zierdennsf.gov
CAREER: Identification and characterization of low toxicity cryoprotective solutionsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$650,267July 15, 2025June 30, 2030Rebecca Sandlinnsf.gov
Resource allocation through systematic codon usage bias to develop robust engineered HEK293 cellsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$650,000July 1, 2026June 30, 2029Emmanuel S Tzanakakisnsf.gov
CAREER: Creating and evolving antibodies from scratch in yeastNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$647,941June 1, 2026May 31, 2031John J Blazecknsf.gov
CAREER: Understanding and Harnessing Host-derived Small RNAs Against Opportunistic PathogensNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$636,110June 1, 2023June 30, 2028Jiahe Linsf.gov
CAREER: Understanding the Impact of Dephosphorylation Kinetics and Adapter Specificity on Synthetic T Cell Receptor Signaling and FunctionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$636,088February 1, 2024January 31, 2029Lawrence A Sternnsf.gov
Enhancing cellulase activity through single-molecule imaging and protein engineering as a testbed for understanding and improving enzymatic deconstruction of insoluble substratesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$629,976April 15, 2023March 31, 2027William O Hancocknsf.gov
GOALI: Leveraging the interconnectedness between mass transfer and cell metabolism for process control of mammalian cell fed-batch and perfusion culturesNSFCell Development & Physiology2024$629,853May 1, 2024April 30, 2027Sarah W Harcumnsf.gov
Mining and Engineering New Biocatalysts for Sustainable Chemoenzymatic SynthesisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$625,000September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Yi Tangnsf.gov
CAREER: Development of novel biocatalyst for consolidated bioprocessing of plastic (CBPP)NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$624,500September 1, 2024August 31, 2029Lahiru N Jayakodynsf.gov
CAREER: Engineering and design of multifunctional protein inhibitors to understand and control complex biological systemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$621,001May 1, 2025April 30, 2030Maryam Raeeszadeh Sarmazdehnsf.gov
CAREER: Selectively Reprogramming Proteases through the High-Throughput Discovery of Functional Protein-Protein Interactions.NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$617,187February 1, 2023January 31, 2028Carl A Denardnsf.gov
CAREER: Characterization and Evolution of N-hydroxylase Biocatalysts: Solutions to Catalysis and Remediating Metal PollutionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$615,416March 1, 2023February 29, 2028Lesley-Ann Giddingsnsf.gov
Leveraging Extreme Thermoacidophily for Sustainable Purification of Rare Earth ElementsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$612,653May 1, 2025April 30, 2028Robert M Kellynsf.gov
CAREER: Regulating the nitrogen cycle via bioelectrochemical fertilizer production and informed food consumptionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$608,871April 1, 2026March 31, 2031Ruggero Rossinsf.gov
CAREER: Next-generation protease inhibitor discovery with chemically diversified antibodiesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$608,195February 1, 2024January 31, 2029James A Van Deventernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: RUI: Elucidating Design Rules for non-NRPS Incorporation of Amino Acids on Polyketide ScaffoldsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$608,177April 15, 2023March 31, 2028Katharine Wattsnsf.gov
CAREER: Unraveling the impact of decoupling the carbon metabolism of microbial cell factories on bioproductionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$607,598February 15, 2022January 31, 2027Arul Mozhy Varmannsf.gov
CAREER: Deciphering T Cell Reprogramming - Toward Biomanufacturing of Regulatory T CellsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$605,420May 1, 2026April 30, 2031Aaron H Morrisnsf.gov
CAREER: Enhancing probiotic yeast colonization for stable in situ biomanufacturingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$604,657January 15, 2023December 31, 2027Nathan C Crooknsf.gov
CAREER: Using Microbial Bioproduction Platform to Elucidate Phytochemical Biosynthesis - Strigolactone as An ExampleNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$603,048January 1, 2024August 31, 2027Yanran Linsf.gov
CDS&E: Computational Design of Peptide-Based Biorecognition ElementsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$603,000April 15, 2024March 31, 2027Carol K Hallnsf.gov
Deciphering the Drug Synergy in Pharmacological Rejuvenation of Mesenchymal Stromal CellsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$601,874June 1, 2023November 30, 2027Neil Y Linnsf.gov
BMP Signaling and the Robustness of In Vivo Stem Cell DecisionsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$601,071August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Gregory T Reevesnsf.gov
Engineering human stem cell-derived cardiomyocyte maturation using phototunable matrices and machine learning approachesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$600,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Xiaojing Zhangnsf.gov
CAREER: Engineering thermal biosensors for remote control of mammalian cellsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$595,171February 15, 2022January 31, 2027Lukasz J Bugajnsf.gov
Saturated fatty acids involved in DNA damage response, mediated by IRE1a, to promote chemotoleranceNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$594,628July 15, 2023June 30, 2027Christina Channsf.gov
Genetics and Biosynthesis of Novel Forms of MethanobactinNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$592,188September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Jeremy D Semraunsf.gov
Improving the performance and efficiency of heterotrophic carbon fixation through strain engineering and membrane-based CO2 deliveryNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$588,786May 1, 2022April 30, 2026David Nielsennsf.gov
Expanding the universe of functional metalloproteins through AI-assisted computational designNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$585,000September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Parisa Hosseinzadehnsf.gov
Synergizing Enzyme and Encapsulation Engineering to Develop Superoptimal BiocatalystsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$583,993October 1, 2022September 30, 2027Nikhil U Nairnsf.gov
CAREER: Engineering crop plants to metabolize products of CO2 electrolysis to enable food production with artificial photosynthesisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$582,520July 1, 2023June 30, 2028Robert E Jinkersonnsf.gov
CAREER: Engineering next-generation chimeric antigen receptors for cancer immunotherapy using phospho-proteomicsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$582,257April 1, 2022March 31, 2027Nicholas A Grahamnsf.gov
Semi-Automated Discovery of Synthetic Polymers with Protein FeaturesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$579,734July 15, 2023June 30, 2027Adam J Gormleynsf.gov
CAREER: Programmable Cell-Matrix Interactions for Regenerative EngineeringNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$579,250April 1, 2023March 31, 2028Jonathan M Brungernsf.gov
CAREER: Metabolic 'doping' to enhance production of biochemicals from sustainable C1 feedstocksNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$575,765July 1, 2025June 30, 2030Benjamin Woolstonnsf.gov
CAREER: Origins of Cellular Heterogeneity by Dynamically-linked Multiplexed ImagingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$574,808May 1, 2025April 30, 2030John W Hickeynsf.gov
CAREER: Investigating the Cellular Electrome as a Biomarker in Red Blood Cell Physiology and PathologyNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$571,441May 15, 2022April 30, 2027Erin A Hensleensf.gov
Tuning intercellular cues to regulate paracrine secretion for enhanced neovascularizationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$565,222June 15, 2023May 31, 2027Deborah E Leckbandnsf.gov
CAREER: Engineered multispecific antibodies to interrogate and manipulate immune checkpoint protein traffickingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$553,546February 15, 2022January 31, 2028Jamie Spanglernsf.gov
CAREER: Micromechanics and Metabolic Properties of Living Interfacial MaterialsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$553,156October 1, 2023March 31, 2027Tagbo H Niepansf.gov
CAREER: Engineering Light-Controlled Proteins for Sustainable BiomanufacturingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$551,083September 1, 2026August 31, 2031Leah Spanglernsf.gov
CAREER: Elucidating the Interaction(s) Between Bacteria and Archaea in a BiocathodeNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$550,000August 1, 2022July 31, 2027Christine M Dykstransf.gov
Confined enzyme catalysis in engineered protein nanoreactorsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$550,000April 1, 2024March 31, 2027Tobias W Giessennsf.gov
CAREER: Developing Electrode Interfaces for Bioelectrochemical SynthesisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$550,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2030David Hickeynsf.gov
CDS&E: Simulation- and Data-driven Peptide Antibody Design Targeting RBD and non-RBD Epitopes of SARS-CoV-2 Spike ProteinNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$549,351September 1, 2022May 31, 2023Baofu Qiaonsf.gov
CDS&E: Simulation- and Data-driven Peptide Antibody Design Targeting RBD and non-RBD Epitopes of SARS-CoV-2 Spike ProteinNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$549,351October 1, 2022September 30, 2027Baofu Qiaonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Investigating the role and interplay of microenvironment, manufacturing, and metabolism on MSC production of extracellular vesiclesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$547,347June 15, 2023May 31, 2027Ross Markleinnsf.gov
NSF-DBT: Exploiting codon usage bias to maximize the productivity of recombinant Komagataella pastorisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$545,000May 15, 2025April 30, 2028Nikhil U Nairnsf.gov
CAREER: Development and Application of Novel Methods for Rapid, Facile Chemical Protein SynthesisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$542,746August 1, 2026July 31, 2031Timothy M Reichartnsf.gov
CAREER: Defining kinase-driven cellular response networks using single-cell genomicsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$542,418February 15, 2022January 31, 2027Jose L McFaline-Figueroansf.gov
CAREER: Micromechanics and Metabolic Properties of Living Interfacial MaterialsNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$541,588February 1, 2022March 31, 2024Tagbo H Niepansf.gov
NSF-BSF: Molding a Better Future: Filamentous Fungi for Circular Biomanufacturing of Growth FactorsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$522,776August 1, 2026July 31, 2029Jay D Keaslingnsf.gov
CRISPRai-regulated stress response modulation for cell factory engineeringNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$521,194July 1, 2026June 30, 2029Laura Segatorinsf.gov
Logic-gated pro-MMP activation for tumor-specific motility in nanocarriersNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$520,992March 15, 2023February 29, 2028Wilfred Chennsf.gov
NSF-DBT: Biomolecular Engineering for Critical Mineral RecoveryNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$520,855May 15, 2025April 30, 2028Brent L Nannengansf.gov
Optogenetic control for metabolic engineering using protein-level regulationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$519,071April 15, 2025March 31, 2028Mary J Dunlopnsf.gov
CDS&E: Accelerating the Computational Design of Nanoparticle-Protein Interactions via Molecular Simulations, Topological Data Analysis, and Machine LearningNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$510,959September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Reid C Van Lehnnsf.gov
Engineering probiotic yeast to release intracellular molecules into the mammalian gutNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$500,000April 15, 2023March 31, 2027Nathan C Crooknsf.gov
Reprogramming therapy cell secretion capacityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$500,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Michael R Diehlnsf.gov
CAREER: Understanding and Harnessing Host-derived Small RNAs Against Opportunistic PathogensNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$499,872June 1, 2023August 31, 2023Jiahe Linsf.gov
NSF-DBT: Structural and Biophysical Analysis of Evolved Fe(II)/2-Ketoglutarate-Dependent Azidases to Understand and Expand the Substrate Scope of Enzymatic C-H FunctionalizationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$494,253April 15, 2025March 31, 2028Jared C Lewisnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Expanding the substrate range of Clostridium thermocellum to improve understanding of its metabolismNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$479,855December 15, 2023November 30, 2027Daniel G Olsonnsf.gov
BioMADE: Driving Cost Reduction in Biomanufacturing Biomaterials from Methane: Engineering Novel Strains to Increase Downstream Processing EfficiencyNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$458,552October 1, 2025September 30, 2027Yi Wangnsf.gov
NSF-BSF: Design of Batch Biochemical OscillatorsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$454,056August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Jerome M Foxnsf.gov
BioMADE: Reducing Cost Drivers for Cell Cultured ChocolateNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$450,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2027Karen A McDonaldnsf.gov
BioMADE: Development of genomic language models to predict optimal genomes for commercial protein productionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$449,999September 1, 2025August 31, 2027Yun S Songnsf.gov
BioMADE: In-Fermenter Cell Datastreams: Wireless Networks of Free-Floating Microbial-Electronic SensorsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$449,999November 1, 2025October 31, 2027Rabia T Yazicigil Kirbynsf.gov
Multiplex Next Generation Sequencing of Glycans and Nucleic Acids for Accelerating the Development of Cell Factories and Bioprocesses for Glycoprotein BiomanufacturingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$449,962February 15, 2026July 31, 2028Nathan E Lewisnsf.gov
UNDERSTANDING AND CONTROLLING THE COLONIZATION CAPACITIES OF PERSISTER CELLSNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$441,868April 1, 2024March 31, 2027Mehmet A Ormannsf.gov
Mapping and Engineering Structural Coupling Networks that Control Enzyme CatalysisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$439,707November 1, 2026October 31, 2029Shuaihua Gaonsf.gov
Divergent binder engineering through multi-pathway protein displayNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$427,467May 1, 2026April 30, 2029Yongku P Chonsf.gov
Single-cell dynamic analysis to improve the biomanufacturing process for engineering of cell therapy productsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$398,495August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Tania Konrynsf.gov
Engineering GPI-anchored Proteins in Plant Cells for Enhanced Protein Production and ApplicationsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$394,063July 1, 2024June 30, 2027Jianfeng Xunsf.gov
RUI: Development of Improved Aromatic-Metabolizing Enzymes Through the Application of Generalizable Enzyme Engineering StrategiesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$392,649May 1, 2026April 30, 2029Jordan T Froesensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Synthetic methane fixation cascades based on engineered membrane vesicles for biofuel cell applicationsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$382,376September 1, 2022August 31, 2025Qing Sunnsf.gov
RUI: BIOPOLYMER - BIObricks POLYketide Metabolic EngineeRing platform for unraveling the biosynthesis of higher anthracyclinesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$369,651March 1, 2024February 28, 2027Stephen E Nybonsf.gov
RUI: Development of New Green-Chemical Catalysts Based on Rieske Dioxygenase Scaffolds Through Directed EvolutionNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$366,434April 1, 2022March 31, 2026Jordan T Froesensf.gov
CAREER: BIOCATALYTIC SYNTHESIS OF ENANTIOENRICHED NITROGEN-CONTAINING HETEROCYCLESNSFDivision Of Chemistry2023$365,317September 15, 2023May 31, 2025Todd K Hysternsf.gov
Protein Manipulation and Engineering with an Electronic Biochemical ApproachNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$357,033August 15, 2023July 31, 2027Yongki Choinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Data-driven engineering of the yeast Kluyveromyces marxianus for enhanced protein secretionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$350,000February 15, 2024January 31, 2027Ian Wheeldonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Chimeric Antigen Receptor Engineered Neutrophil Extracellular Vesicles Targeting GlioblastomaNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$350,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Yan Linsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Data-driven engineering of the yeast Kluyveromyces marxianus for enhanced protein secretionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$349,999February 15, 2024January 31, 2027Nancy A Da Silvansf.gov
Directed evolution of immobilized enzymes on bacterial sporesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$343,554May 1, 2026April 30, 2029Seunghyun Simnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Deciphering complex phenotypes in bacteria aided by continuous genome shuffling and high throughput analytical technologiesNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$335,214January 15, 2022December 31, 2025Katy C Kaonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Quantitative analysis and modeling to determine the role of lipids in lymphatic permeabilityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$333,567August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Vincenza Cifarellinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: RUI: Elucidating Design Rules for non-NRPS Incorporation of Amino Acids on Polyketide ScaffoldsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$324,771April 15, 2023March 31, 2027Shaun M McKinniensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Deciphering complex phenotypes in bacteria aided by continuous genome shuffling and high throughput analytical technologiesNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$300,000January 15, 2022December 31, 2025Hung-Jen Wunsf.gov
EAGER: PUF-based Probe Design for Secure Access to DNA StorageNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$300,000February 15, 2023January 31, 2026Leonidas Blerisnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Chimeric Antigen Receptor Engineered Neutrophil Extracellular Vesicles Targeting GlioblastomaNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$300,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Xiaoping Baonsf.gov
BRING-SynBio: Proteolytic Dosage Control of Protein Circuits to Modulate Intercellular CommunicationsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$300,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2027Xiaojing Gaonsf.gov
BRING-SynBio: Dynamic cooperative binders for endogenously gated cellular controlNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$300,000October 1, 2025September 30, 2027Bryan Dickinsonnsf.gov
BRING-SynBio: Erythritol-Driven and Spatiotemporal-Controlled Probiotics for Precise Delivery of Checkpoint-Blocking NanobodiesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$300,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2029Qing Sunnsf.gov
BRING-SynBio: Deciphering and directing lactylation epigenetics to control macrophage immune cell phenotypeNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$300,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2027Catherine Fromennsf.gov
EAGER: Magnetothermal Control of Cell Fates and FunctionNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$299,999July 1, 2022June 30, 2024Christopher H Contagnsf.gov
CAREER: Develop PROTAC-CID, a Novel Small Molecule Inducible Platform for Controllable Gene Expression in Mammalian CellsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$286,360June 1, 2024June 30, 2027Xue Gaonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Synthetic acetyl-CoA-responsive metabolons for enhanced biosynthesis in yeastNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$282,710September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Nancy A Da Silvansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Synthetic acetyl-CoA-responsive metabolons for enhanced biosynthesis in yeastNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$281,224September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Wilfred Chennsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Quantitative analysis and modeling to determine the role of lipids in lymphatic permeabilityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$265,151August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Stacey Finleynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Synthetic methane fixation cascades based on engineered membrane vesicles for biofuel cell applicationsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$263,126September 1, 2022September 30, 2026Wilfred Chennsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Expanding the substrate range of Clostridium thermocellum to improve understanding of its metabolismNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$219,985December 15, 2023November 30, 2026Daniel Amador-Nogueznsf.gov
CAREER: Develop PROTAC-CID, a Novel Small Molecule Inducible Platform for Controllable Gene Expression in Mammalian CellsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$215,711July 1, 2022September 30, 2024Xue Gaonsf.gov
ERI: Controlling Non-Specific Peptide Degradation in HydrogelsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$207,000April 1, 2022March 31, 2025Eugene T Pashucknsf.gov
ERI: Multi-Activity Proteins for Improved Carbohydrate DeconstructionNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$200,000April 1, 2022March 31, 2026Renaud Berlemontnsf.gov
ERI: Development of Non-native Sigma Factors for Metabolic EngineeringNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$200,000June 1, 2022May 31, 2025Jason T Boocknsf.gov
EAGER: Developing Biological drones for attacking targeted bacteriaNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$200,000October 1, 2022September 30, 2025Christie A Peeblesnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Investigating the role and interplay of microenvironment, manufacturing, and metabolism on MSC production of extracellular vesiclesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$200,000June 15, 2023May 31, 2027Donald R Griffinnsf.gov
ERI: Integrating Non-Viral CRISPR Gene Activation and Deep Learning for Biomanufacturing Precision Stem Cell ProductsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$200,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Tomas Gonzalez-Fernandeznsf.gov
ERI: Modeling Bacterial Microcompartment Assembly Using a Data-Driven Multiscale FrameworkNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$199,998May 1, 2022April 30, 2025Alexander J Paknsf.gov
EAGER: Unveiling the transport mechanism of biosynthetic curcumin in engineered Escherichia coliNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$185,706September 1, 2024February 28, 2026Jixun Zhannsf.gov
Multiplex Next Generation Sequencing of Glycans and Nucleic Acids for Accelerating the Development of Cell Factories and Bioprocesses for Glycoprotein BiomanufacturingNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$159,541July 15, 2024March 31, 2026Nathan E Lewisnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Cell-free glycoprotein synthesis technology for point-of-care vaccine biomanufacturingNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$128,816March 1, 2023April 30, 2026Michael Jewettnsf.gov
Conference: Biochemical and Molecular Engineering XXIIINSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$99,950July 1, 2024December 31, 2024Michelle A O'Malleynsf.gov
Conference: How SynBio can realistically impact crop improvement and agricultureNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2025$98,467January 1, 2025December 31, 2025Catalin Voiniciucnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Investigating the role and interplay of microenvironment, manufacturing, and metabolism on MSC production of extracellular vesiclesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$86,662June 15, 2023May 31, 2027Sudhir K Khetannsf.gov
CAREER: Using Microbial Bioproduction Platform to Elucidate Phytochemical Biosynthesis - Strigolactone as An ExampleNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$86,154September 1, 2022March 31, 2024Yanran Linsf.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
Conference: Facilitating Advanced Tissue ManufacturingNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$55,619March 15, 2023December 31, 2024Thomas Bollenbachnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Protein engineering and processing of plant viral templates for controlled nanoparticle synthesisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$51,974January 15, 2024August 31, 2026Shohreh Hemmatinsf.gov
Conference: An International Conference on Engineering Synthetic Cells and OrganellesNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$50,000April 1, 2023March 31, 2024Kate Adamalansf.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: Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference (SB3C 2023); Vail, Colorado; 4-8 June 2023NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$49,433June 1, 2023May 31, 2024Stavros Thomopoulosnsf.gov
Conference: Rapidly Addressing Gaps and Solutions in AI Education for Bioprocessing and Smart Manufacturing in Biotech (RAGSAB)NSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$48,420September 15, 2024February 28, 2025Gabriel Levesque Tremblaynsf.gov
Participant Support for the Eighth Triennial Conference on Foundations of Molecular Modeling and Simulation (FOMMS 2022)NSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$48,375July 1, 2022June 30, 2023Jeffrey R Erringtonnsf.gov
Conference: 2024 International Conference on Microbiome EngineeringNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$47,525August 1, 2024July 31, 2025Evan Flachnsf.gov
Students, Diversity Events, and a Systems Workshop at the 2022 Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference (SB3C); Cambridge, Maryland; 20-23 June 2022NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$45,083June 1, 2022May 31, 2024Alisa M Clynensf.gov
Conference: International Conference on Epigenetics & BioengineeringNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$33,400July 15, 2024December 31, 2024Evan Flachnsf.gov
Conference: 12th International Conference on Biomolecular EngineeringNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$29,805February 15, 2023January 31, 2024Evan Flachnsf.gov
Conference: 2026 International Conference on Microbiome EngineeringNSFCell Development & Physiology2026$29,340August 15, 2026January 31, 2027Evan Flachnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Protein engineering and processing of plant viral templates for controlled nanoparticle synthesisNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$27,000October 1, 2021February 28, 2025Kevin Solomonnsf.gov
CAREER: Degron-based substrates: A novel toolkit for biosensing and targeted inhibitionNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$26,320October 1, 2023May 31, 2025Adam Melvinnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanisms of Catalytic Enhancement of Immobilized Lipases by Tunable Polymer MaterialsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2025$24,118October 1, 2024October 31, 2025Jim Pfaendtnernsf.gov
6th International Conference on Plant Synthetic Biology, Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Fort Lauderdale (FL), December 9-11, 2022NSFDivision Of Integrative Organismal Systems2023$23,295December 15, 2022November 30, 2023Kelsey Kettelhutnsf.gov
Conference: Participant Support for the 2023 Biomedical Engineering Society - Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Conference; Palm Springs, California; 2-6 January 2023NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$19,800December 1, 2022November 30, 2023Jianping Funsf.gov
Travel: Symposium on Science and Technology Driving the Bioeconomy 2024NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$19,000June 1, 2024May 31, 2026Christopher M Saffronnsf.gov
Travel: Symposium on Science and Technology Driving the Bioeconomy 2023NSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$18,000June 1, 2023January 31, 2024Christopher M Saffronnsf.gov
Conference: 2026 International Mammalian Synthetic Biology Workshop (mSBW)NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$16,500August 1, 2026July 31, 2027Tara L Deansnsf.gov
Conference: 2023 Mammalian Synthetic Biology WorkshopNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$15,000August 1, 2023July 31, 2024Evan Flachnsf.gov

Organizations

OrganizationPlaceNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
University of California at DavisDavis, CA0$03$3.3 million
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI0$04$3 million
University of Maryland, College ParkCollege Park, MD0$03$2.7 million
University of Michigan at Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI0$05$2.4 million
Tufts UniversityMedford, MA0$04$2.4 million
North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC0$05$2.3 million
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA0$04$2.3 million
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN0$02$2.1 million
University of Georgia Research Foundation IncAthens, GA0$03$2 million
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY0$01$2 million
Arizona State UniversityScottsdale, AZ0$03$1.7 million
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment StationCollege Station, TX0$04$1.6 million
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA0$03$1.6 million
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI0$05$1.5 million
University of DelawareNewark, DE0$05$1.4 million
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ0$02$1.3 million
William Marsh Rice UniversityHouston, TX0$03$1.2 million
University of California Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA0$02$1.2 million
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD0$02$1.2 million
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH0$02$1.1 million
University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA0$03$1 million
University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA0$03$976,263
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA0$02$972,775
Trustees of Boston UniversityBoston, MA0$02$969,070
Washington UniversitySaint Louis, MO0$01$963,286
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA0$02$881,531
University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX0$01$788,204
University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla, CA0$02$762,589
Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN0$02$759,083
University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IL0$01$724,140
University of FloridaGainesville, FL0$02$715,654
Georgia Tech Research CorporationAtlanta, GA0$02$664,441
Clemson UniversityClemson, SC0$02$656,173
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA0$01$650,267
University of South FloridaTampa, FL0$01$636,088
Pennsylvania State Univ University ParkUniversity Park, PA0$01$629,976
Southern Illinois University at CarbondaleCarbondale, IL0$01$624,500
Board of Regents, NSHE, obo University of Nevada, RenoReno, NV0$01$621,001
Smith CollegeNorthampton, MA0$01$615,416
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA0$02$612,202
California Polytechnic State University FoundationSan Luis Obispo, CA0$01$608,177
Columbia UniversityNew York, NY0$02$591,851
University of Oregon EugeneEugene, OR0$01$585,000
Rutgers University New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ0$01$579,734
Duke UniversityDurham, NC0$01$574,808
Wake Forest UniversityWinston Salem, NC0$01$571,441
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUrbana, IL0$01$565,222
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA0$01$551,083
San Diego State University FoundationSan Diego, CA0$01$550,000
Northwestern UniversityChicago, IL0$01$549,351
CUNY Baruch CollegeNew York, NY0$01$549,351
Hampden-Sydney CollegeFarmville, VA0$01$542,746
University of Pittsburgh at PittsburghPittsburgh, PA0$01$541,588
Indiana UniversityBloomington, IN0$01$494,253
University of Colorado at BoulderBoulder, CO0$01$454,056
University of HoustonHouston, TX0$01$441,868
Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA0$01$439,707
Stanford UniversityStanford, CA0$02$428,816
University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT0$01$427,467
Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PA0$02$407,000
Arkansas State University Main CampusJonesboro, AR0$01$394,063
Ferris State University (Inc.)Big Rapids, MI0$01$369,651
North Dakota State University FargoFargo, ND0$01$357,033
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL0$01$350,000
San Jose State University FoundationSan Jose, CA0$01$335,214
Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO0$01$333,567
University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA0$01$324,771
University of Texas at DallasRichardson, TX0$01$300,000
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN0$01$300,000
University of ChicagoChicago, IL0$01$300,000
American Institute of Chemical EngineersNew York, NY0$07$226,785
California State University-Long Beach FoundationLong Beach, CA0$01$200,000
Miami UniversityOxford, OH0$01$200,000
Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO0$01$200,000
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA0$01$200,000
Colorado School of MinesGolden, CO0$01$199,998
Utah State UniversityLogan, UT0$01$185,706
Engineering Conferences International, Inc.New York, NY0$01$99,950
Union CollegeSchenectady, NY0$01$86,662
Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute, Inc.Manchester, NH0$01$55,619
University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS0$01$51,974
University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN0$01$50,000
SUNY at BuffaloAmherst, NY0$01$48,375
Biomedical Engineering SocietyArlington, VA0$01$19,800

Funding by fiscal year

Fiscal yearNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
20260$019$7,627,978
20250$048$14,477,246
20240$045$14,352,166
20230$048$15,436,487
20220$040$15,929,607

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 151 awards here
PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)20-558NSF47.041November 10, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 151 awards here
National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)25-540NSF47.041November 17, 2026$2 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 151 awards here
Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure23-520NSF47.041January 21, 2027$1 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 151 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)24-573NSF47.041January 26, 2027$1.5 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 151 awards here
GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH (GCR)24-527NSF47.041February 8, 2027$3.6 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 151 awards here
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-124-598NSF47.041February 8, 2027$20 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 151 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 151 awards here
Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)26-506NSF47.041March 2, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 151 awards here
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL)24-586NSF47.041April 6, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 151 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows24-528NSF47.041April 13, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 151 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 151 awards here
Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS)25-533NSF47.041April 14, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 151 awards here
EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)24-588NSF47.041June 1, 2027$3.2 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 151 awards here
Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)22-586NSF47.041July 28, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 151 awards here
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)23-601NSF47.041August 18, 2027$500,000Same assistance listing 47.041 as 151 awards here
Engineering Research Initiation (ERI)24-590NSF47.041September 16, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 151 awards here
Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science24-503NSF47.041October 13, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 151 awards here
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR)23-598NSF47.041October 19, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 151 awards here
Transport Phenomena (TP)PD-26-366YNSF47.041August 20, 2076Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 151 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.