Skip to the page
Get started – free

Data / Research funding / Special Initiatives

NSF program Special Initiatives (164200): 574 awards, $312.3M to 211 organizations

574 NSF awards ($312.3M) under the program element Special Initiatives (164200) to 211 organizations, fiscal years 2022 to 2026, read 2026-11-03.

SpecStream is the live web data engine for teams and agents. It reads the NIH and NSF award files each time the agencies update them, and this page is that reading, joined to the open federal funding opportunities on Grants.gov. Ask for the awards you track by topic, organization or state and new awards arrive in your sheet, CRM, Slack or agent as the agencies publish them.

Get awards on Special InitiativesWatch Special Initiatives
Program element code
164200
Directorate
Directorate for Engineering
Division
Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems

Awards

The 500 largest of 574 awards in the window.

AwardAgencyInstitute or divisionFiscal yearAmount in windowStartEndPrincipal investigatorSource
BioFoundry: A BioFoundry for Extreme & Exceptional Fungi, Archaea and Bacteria (Ex-FAB)NSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2024$16,027,294September 1, 2024August 31, 2030Michelle A O'Malleynsf.gov
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (2022-2027)NSFOffice of Integrative Activities2022$15,682,398September 15, 2022August 31, 2027Rashada Alexandernsf.gov
Center: NSF Engineering Research Center for Human AugmentatioN via Dexterity (HAND)NSFEngineering Education Centers2024$14,300,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2029James E Colgatensf.gov
NSF’s ChemMatCARS: A Synchrotron X-ray National User Facility for Molecular Science at the Advanced Photon SourceNSFChemistry Section2024$12,803,609September 1, 2024August 31, 2029Matthew V Tirrellnsf.gov
Mcity 2: An Integrated Automated Testbed for Autonomous Transportation ResearchNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$5,118,625October 1, 2022September 30, 2027Henry X Liunsf.gov
ExpandQISE: Track 2: Quantum Materials Institute: 2D Materials, heterostructures and metasurfaces for compact, efficient entangled photon-pair generation for quantum communicationsNSFMPS - Core Programs2024$5,000,000October 1, 2024September 30, 2029Steve Smithnsf.gov
Research Infrastructure: MIP: Autonomous Robotic Metallurgist: An NSF Materials Innovation Platform (ARM-MIP)NSFMaterials Research Section2026$4,100,000September 1, 2026August 31, 2032Raymundo Arroyavensf.gov
MRI: Track 2 Acquisition of a GPU-Accelerated Computing Cluster for Computationally Intensive and AI Research in North DakotaNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$3,848,048October 1, 2025September 30, 2028Khang Hoangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Frameworks: Differentiable Dynamic Simulation on Complex Geometries for Parameter Inference, Design Optimization and ControlNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2024$3,829,354September 15, 2024August 31, 2029Daniele Panozzonsf.gov
FMRG: Eco: CAS-Climate: Sustainable Manufacturing Using Living Organisms and Agriculturally Derived MaterialsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$3,096,917January 1, 2023December 31, 2027Zhijian Peinsf.gov
MRI: Track 2 Acquisition of X-ray Microscopy System for in situ Measurements of Submicrometer-scale Features Across Diverse MaterialsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$2,973,872September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Chelsea M Heverannsf.gov
A Clearinghouse for Natural Hazards Research and ApplicationsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$2,810,047August 1, 2025July 31, 2032Lori Peeknsf.gov
EFRI BEGIN OI: Organoid-Directed Muscle ControlNSFENG - Core Programs2025$2,088,375September 1, 2025August 31, 2029Gunes Uzernsf.gov
EFRI BRAID: Resilient autonomous navigation inspired by the insect central complex and sensorimotor control motifsNSFENG - Core Programs2023$2,019,021September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Floris van Breugelnsf.gov
ECO-CBET: A Convergent Approach to the Rational Design of Controllably Degradable Polymers using Sustainable Nanocomposites and Biodegradable-AdditivesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$1,856,242September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Stefanie A Sydliknsf.gov
Collaborative Research: GEER - Collecting and Archiving AI-ready Perishable Data for Geotechnical Engineering Natural Hazards ResearchNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$1,633,151October 1, 2026September 30, 2031Dimitrios Zekkosnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Frameworks: A multi-fidelity computational framework for vascular mechanobiology in SimVascularNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2023$1,599,783September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Alison L Marsdennsf.gov
MFB: NSF-BSF: Data-Adaptive and Metamorphosis Machine Learning Architectures for Generative Protein Design of Metal BiosensorsNSFChemistry Section2022$1,500,000September 1, 2022August 31, 2027Joanna Sluskynsf.gov
MFB: Novel Graph Neural Networks to Understand, Predict, and Design Allosteric Transcription FactorsNSFChemistry Section2022$1,485,925September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Corey J Wilsonnsf.gov
NRI: Adaptive Wearable Robots for Movement Assistance via Bio-Inspired Sensorimotor IntegrationNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$1,474,497October 1, 2022September 30, 2027Jonathan Realmutonsf.gov
Equipment: MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of a Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope for Materials Research at the South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$1,398,445August 1, 2024July 31, 2027SHAN ZHOUnsf.gov
Research Infrastructure: Track1: Acquisition of integrated atomic force/confocal optical microscope system for co-localized functional imaging of biomolecules, cells, and tissues.NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$1,398,443September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Gunes Uzernsf.gov
Equipment: MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of a Near Ambient Pressure X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (NAP-XPS) System for Research and Teaching at the University of South CarolinaNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$1,395,900February 1, 2026January 31, 2029Anton J Lauterbachnsf.gov
FDSS Track 2: Building Solar-Terrestrial Physics Capacity at Bates CollegeNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$1,316,501September 1, 2024August 31, 2029Aleksandar M Diamond-Stanicnsf.gov
SitS: Wireless, sustainable, and automated sensory system for in-situ monitoring of soil heavy metalsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$1,247,076October 15, 2022September 30, 2027Wen Linsf.gov
SitS: Electrochemical signals to monitor soil microbiome structure and functionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$1,200,000January 1, 2023December 31, 2027Haluk Beyenalnsf.gov
MFAI: Data for and from Language Models: Information, Dynamics, Architectures, and OptimizationNSFMathematical Science Section2026$1,200,000January 15, 2026December 31, 2028Suhas Diggavinsf.gov
SitS: Leveraging spectroscopy and in situ soil sensing for the prediction of keystone soil microbial functionsNSFOrganismal Interactions & Ecology2022$1,199,989October 1, 2022September 30, 2027Zachary Freedmannsf.gov
SitS Socializing Soil: Enhancing Community CoOperation with Iterative Sensor Research (S3-ECO-wISeR)NSFSBE Office of Multidisciplinary Activities2022$1,191,777January 1, 2023December 31, 2027Abby Kinchynsf.gov
MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of an X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Platform for Surface Measurements in Extreme and Complex EnvironmentsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$1,184,253September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Michael W Kellernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: GEO OSE Track 2: Sustainable Open Science Tools to Democratize Use of 3D Geomaterial DataNSFGEO - Core Programs2023$1,175,780September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Masa Prodanovicnsf.gov
MRI Track 1: Acquisition of an Advanced Laser Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer to Enhance Engineering Research and Education in Multi-Material ManufacturingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$1,172,990September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Patrick F Mensahnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Frameworks: Advanced Simulation of Multiphase Electrochemical Systems (FASTEST)NSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2025$1,150,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2030Baskar Ganapathysubramaniannsf.gov
SitS: Environmentally-benign sensors for the detection of nitrogen and foraging for nitrogen in soilNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2022$1,133,217October 1, 2022September 30, 2026Alison E Bennettnsf.gov
CIVIC - FA Track A: Pilot - Community Resilience through Engaging, Actionable, Timely, High - REsolution Air Quality Information (CREATE - AQI)NSFGEO - Core Programs2023$1,132,834October 1, 2023September 30, 2026Kerry E Kellynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Frameworks: Advanced Simulation of Multiphase Electrochemical Systems (FASTEST)NSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2025$1,124,935September 1, 2025August 31, 2030Hari Sundarnsf.gov
A Climate of Hope: Investigating learning at an innovative exhibit towards new knowledge, theory, and practice of climate change learning with diverse audiencesNSFDivision of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL)2023$1,124,593August 15, 2023April 18, 2025Lynne M Zummonsf.gov
MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) for the Davidson Foundation Cleanroom at the University of Nevada Reno (UNR)NSFElectrical, Communications, & Cyber Systems2025$1,105,668October 15, 2025September 30, 2027Jeongwon Parknsf.gov
National Academy of Sciences' Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology (BCST) and the Chemical Sciences Roundtable (CSR)NSFChemistry Section2024$1,105,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Elizabeth L Zeitlernsf.gov
Keeping Shelters in Place: Understanding the Impacts of Residential Landlord Decision-Making on Post-Disaster Housing StabilityNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$1,092,715November 1, 2021October 31, 2027Jane M Rongerudensf.gov
BRITE Fellow: The Mechanobiology of Sex and StressNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$1,057,996March 1, 2023February 29, 2028Beth L Pruittnsf.gov
MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of a NanoRaman and Scanning Probe Microscopy Hybrid System for Materials CharacterizationNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$1,034,576September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Placidus B Amamansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Frameworks: Advanced Simulation of Multiphase Electrochemical Systems (FASTEST)NSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2025$1,000,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2030Ali Maninsf.gov
MFAI: Foundations For Discovering Higher-Order Scientific Laws With Deep LearningNSFMathematical Science Section2026$1,000,000September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Nina Miolanensf.gov
CONVERGE: Training for Participatory, Problem-Focused, Solutions-Based Natural Hazards Research to Reduce Disaster RiskNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$1,000,000September 1, 2026August 31, 2031Lori Peeknsf.gov
CyberTraining: Implementation: Medium: Computational Materials Science Summer School - Fostering Accelerated Scientific Techniques (CMS3-FAST)NSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2023$983,166October 1, 2023September 30, 2027Ankit Srivastavansf.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: Enabling Scalable Redox Reactions in BiomanufacturingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$940,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Han Linsf.gov
ISS: FREEZING DYNAMICS OF SESSILE DROPS IN MICROGRAVITYNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$920,715August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Sushant Anandnsf.gov
MATH-DT: Scalable Bayesian Online Learning for Digital Twins in Power Network Resilience against Sequential Extreme EventsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$917,946September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Luis A Ceferinonsf.gov
RCN-SC: Research Coordination Network for Design and Testing of Neuromorphic Integrated CircuitsNSFElectrical, Communications, & Cyber Systems2023$900,000November 1, 2023October 31, 2027Shantanu Chakrabarttynsf.gov
GOALI: Machine Learning Enabled Multiscale Modeling Platform and Virtual Sensing Digital Twin for Fatigue in Metals Additive Manufacturing (MAM)NSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$900,000September 1, 2026August 31, 2030Somnath Ghoshnsf.gov
CLIMA: Nimble, Adaptive, and Reusable Structures (NARS): Systems, Mechanics, and FinancingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$899,995April 1, 2024March 31, 2027Evgueni T Filipovnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ECO-CBET: Coupled homogeneous and heterogeneous processes for an environmentally sustainable lignin-first biorefineryNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$876,000September 1, 2022August 31, 2027Andreas Heydennsf.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
ISS: An Experimental Study of Slip Ratio in Microgravity Two-Phase FlowsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$834,214September 15, 2026August 31, 2029Chen Linsf.gov
ISS: Beyond buoyancy: The role of non-gravitational transport phenomena on the melting dynamics of small particlesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$832,019August 1, 2026July 31, 2030Patricia B Weisenseensf.gov
CAREER: Elucidating the Mechanism of Ionic Liquid-Coated Nanoparticle Interactions with Blood ComponentsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$801,288February 15, 2023January 31, 2028Eden E Tannernsf.gov
ExpandQISE: Track 1: JSU-UNL Collaboration on Quantum Sensing Research and Education for Minority ParticipantsNSFMPS - Core Programs2024$800,000October 1, 2024September 30, 2027Paresh C Raynsf.gov
ExpandQISE: Track 1: Quantum Correlations in Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithms and Their ImplementationNSFMPS - Core Programs2024$800,000October 1, 2024September 30, 2027Aidan Chatwin-Daviesnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Frameworks: A multi-fidelity computational framework for vascular mechanobiology in SimVascularNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2023$795,754September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Shawn C Shaddennsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Data-driven engineering of the thermotolerant yeast Kluyveromyces marxianusNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$777,157October 1, 2022September 30, 2025Ian Wheeldonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Prescribed Burning Decisions and Risk-Risk TradeoffsNSFDivision of Social and Economic Sciences2022$766,652August 15, 2022December 31, 2025Hannah Brenkert-Smithnsf.gov
RCN:SC: MSN Force: A Midwest Semiconductor Collaborative Network for Work Force TrainingNSFElectrical, Communications, & Cyber Systems2023$766,136September 1, 2023August 31, 2028Gozde Tutuncuoglunsf.gov
Activities of the Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate (BASC)NSFDivision of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences2022$750,000August 15, 2022July 31, 2025Maggie L Walsernsf.gov
MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of Servo-Hydraulic Actuator System for Controlled Testing of Structural Components for Transdisciplinary ResearchNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$740,704September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Nisal A Peirisnsf.gov
CAREER: Processing of Materials to Control Micro- and Nano-Plastic ReleaseNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$739,205August 1, 2025July 31, 2030Lucia Fernandez-Ballesternsf.gov
Hydrodynamic Quantum Analogs: FrontiersNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$728,403September 1, 2026August 31, 2029John W Bushnsf.gov
CAREER: Integration of Steel Grain Bin Vulnerability and Rural Community Resilience for Multiple HazardsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$728,114September 1, 2024August 31, 2029Christine Wittichnsf.gov
ISS: Plasmonic Bubble Enabled Nanoparticle Deposition under Micro-GravityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$726,224September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Tengfei Luonsf.gov
DREAM Sentinels: Selection of aptamers that target viral variants with high specificityNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$718,956January 1, 2023December 31, 2025Hsin-Chih Yehnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Observations and Modeling of Primary and Secondary Gravity Waves at all Altitudes over the AndesNSFGEO - Core Programs2023$716,747December 1, 2023November 30, 2027Wenjun Dongnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ECO-CBET: Convergent Electrolysis-Electrodialysis System (CEES) to Curb Urban Chloride Pollution by Eco-friendly Road Deicing and Waste Salt UpcyclingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$707,980September 1, 2022August 31, 2027Wenzhen Linsf.gov
Sound Navigation: Enabling Tiny Robots to Find Their Way Through Smoke, Dust, and DarknessNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$704,908September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Nitin J Sanketnsf.gov
MRI Track 1: Acquisition of a Time-of-Flight Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor for Urban Air Pollution and Wildfire at Northern High LatitudesNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$702,252August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Jingqiu Maonsf.gov
DREAM Sentinels: Multiplexable and programmable cell-free ADAR-mediated RNA sensing platform (cfRADAR) for quick and scalable response to emergent viral threatsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$700,000January 1, 2024December 31, 2027Xiaojun Liannsf.gov
Bidirectional Consensus-Seeking Human-Automation Interactions in Traffic EnvironmentsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$700,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Soyoung Ahnnsf.gov
Coadaptation Principles that Govern Emergent Behavior During Human-Agent and Human-Human InteractionsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$699,641October 1, 2024September 30, 2027Joshua Cashabacknsf.gov
CAREER: Studying biophysical properties of the cervix to engineer models of cervical dysplasiaNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$682,928July 1, 2024June 30, 2029Jenna Muellernsf.gov
CAREER: Enhancing Safety and Sustainability of Floating Civil Structures through Advanced Digital TwinningNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$678,675July 1, 2025June 30, 2030Yashar E Azamnsf.gov
CRCNS US-French Research Proposal: Optimal Control Framework for Studying the Neural Control of Force, Impedance, and Feedback ResponsesNSFCSE - Core Programs2025$675,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2029Fabrizio Serginsf.gov
MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of an Advanced Thermal Scanning Probe Lithography for Multidisciplinary Research and Training in the State of MississippiNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$673,510September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Vignesh Sundaresannsf.gov
CAREER: Controlling Undulatory Soft Robotic Swimmers using Embodied IntelligenceNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$662,253August 1, 2025July 31, 2030Patrick F Musgravensf.gov
CAREER: Characterizing the Safety Landscape: Data-Driven Safety Modeling for Autonomous System Navigation and Control in Human EnvironmentsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$652,065June 15, 2025May 31, 2030Karen Leungnsf.gov
CAREER: Enhancing Honey Bee Health and Productivity through Vibroacoustic and Electric Field DiagnosticsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$650,000July 1, 2025June 30, 2030Sulaymon Eshkabilovnsf.gov
CAREER: Formalizing Open World Safety for Interactive RoboticsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$650,000March 1, 2025February 28, 2030Andrea Bajcsynsf.gov
CAREER: Active Touch Exploration for Understanding Physical PropertiesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$650,000May 15, 2025April 30, 2030Wenzhen Yuannsf.gov
MRI: Track 1 Development of Metal 3D Printing Research Instrument with In-situ Characterization and Closed-loop Control CapabilityNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$650,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2029Sen Liunsf.gov
CAREER: Extreme Robot Walking: Speed, Agility, and Efficiency via Reduced Degrees of FreedomNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$648,773May 15, 2025April 30, 2030Justin Yimnsf.gov
CAREER: Understanding and Analyzing the Feedback Principles Underlying Visuomotor Control Dynamics in Fish SchoolsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$644,498February 1, 2025January 31, 2030Daniel A Burbano Lombanansf.gov
CAREER: Probing and Controlling Acidic Electrocatalytic Oxidation Mechanisms and Catalyst Degradation ProcessesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$640,157September 1, 2022August 31, 2027Linsey Seitznsf.gov
Collaborative Research: DMREF: Designing Non-conductive Reactive Materials with Mobile Metal IonsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$640,000October 1, 2025September 30, 2029Fernando D Vilansf.gov
Collaborative Research: DMREF: Designing Non-conductive Reactive Materials with Mobile Metal IonsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$640,000October 1, 2025September 30, 2029Simon R Barensf.gov
Octop\US: Uncovering the Dynamics of Octopus Arm Behaviors Using Ultrasound ImagingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$634,646September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Noel M Naughtonnsf.gov
Equipment: MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of a Waters SYNAPT XS Q/TOF for accurate mass measurement to support basic science, engineering, and anthropologyNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$634,526June 1, 2024May 31, 2027Jackson O Laynsf.gov
MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of a Cold Spray System to Enable Multidisciplinary Research, Education, and TrainingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$625,195September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Pranjal Nautiyalnsf.gov
An Integrated Numerical and Experimental Study of Wind-Driven Water Film Flow Dynamics Pertinent to Wind Turbine Icing PhenomenaNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$620,900December 1, 2024November 30, 2027Ping Hensf.gov
Feasibility of Engineered Neural Networks for Neuro-Restoration After Cortical StrokeNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$616,682October 1, 2022September 30, 2027An H Donsf.gov
MRI: Acquisition of a Spinning Disk Confocal Super-resolution Microscope for Transcriptomics Research at Boston UniversityNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$615,508September 1, 2022August 31, 2025Thomas G Bifanonsf.gov
CAREER: Real-Time, Selective Gas Sensing in Complex Gas Compositions by Molecular Sieving via Robust Two-Dimensional HeterostructuresNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$610,004February 1, 2022January 31, 2027Kevin M Danielsnsf.gov
BRITE Pivot: Co-Design of Structures and Processes for Atomically Precise and Scalable Nanomanufacturing of Semiconductor HeterostructuresNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$608,505May 1, 2024April 30, 2027Youping Chennsf.gov
CAREER: Enhancing Measurements of Dynamic Features in Large-Scale Structures via Three-Dimensional Aerial StereovisionNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$607,855June 1, 2025May 31, 2030Alessandro Sabatonsf.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: Synergistic Co-Design of Hardware and Control Systems for Over-Actuated Motion Stages in High-Throughput Chip ManufacturingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$607,412July 1, 2025June 30, 2030Lei Zhounsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Multiscale Characterization of Permafrost and Frozen Soil Properties: Bridging Micro- and Macro-ScalesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$602,967October 1, 2024September 30, 2027Mohammad Khosravinsf.gov
Bimetallic Single-Site Heterogeneous Catalysts: A New Paradigm for Enhancing Reactivity in Olefin MetathesisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$602,669December 1, 2024November 30, 2027Marco Caricatonsf.gov
Rational Design of Polymer Ionic Liquid Membranes through Uncovering Fundamental Gas Transport MechanismsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$601,752October 1, 2024September 30, 2027Joshua D Moonnsf.gov
MRI: Acquisition of a Multimodal, MEMS-Based Nanoindenter for Fundamental and Applied Materials Research, Education, and OutreachNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$600,678July 1, 2026June 30, 2027Filippo Mangolininsf.gov
CAREER: LUCO: A Noninvasive Miniaturized Blood Gas Sensor for Respiration MonitoringNSFElectrical, Communications, & Cyber Systems2022$600,000May 1, 2022April 30, 2027Ulkuhan Gulernsf.gov
Elements: Elastica - A software ecosystem for modeling, simulation, design, and control of soft, compliant, and heterogenous structures interacting with their environmentNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2022$600,000August 15, 2022July 31, 2027Mattia Gazzolansf.gov
NSF-DFG Confine: Plasma-Catalysis in Confined Spaces for Cold Start NOx Abatement in Automotive ExhaustNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$600,000January 1, 2023June 30, 2027Peter J Bruggemannsf.gov
Elements: FourPhonon: A Computational Tool for Higher-Order Phonon Anharmonicity and Thermal PropertiesNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2023$600,000August 1, 2023July 31, 2026Xiulin Ruannsf.gov
CMOS+X: Retinomorphic Infrared Imager with Sparsity-adaptive Machine-Learning AcceleratorNSFElectrical, Communications, & Cyber Systems2023$600,000August 15, 2023January 31, 2027Tse Nga Ngnsf.gov
Pathways to a Diverse STEM Workforce: GEM Underrepresented Minority Internships in STEM ProgramNSFChemistry Section2023$600,000October 1, 2023April 25, 2025Marcus A Huggansnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: MFAI: Mathematical Frontiers of Generative AINSFMathematical Science Section2025$600,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Zaid Harchaouinsf.gov
RET Site: Integrating data-driven research in Resilient Energy systems Across DisciplinesNSFEngineering Education Centers2026$599,997September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Mohammad M Hossainnsf.gov
CAREER: Bending and Manipulating Objects in Midair Using Cooperative RobotsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$599,992June 1, 2025May 31, 2030David Saldanansf.gov
NSF-DFG MISSION: Comprehensive Operando Analysis of Electrolyte-Solid Interface Dynamics for Enhanced Electrocatalytic CO2 ConversionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$599,926January 1, 2025December 31, 2027Vinayak P Dravidnsf.gov
Elements: MVP: Open-Source AI-Powered MicroVessel Processor for Next-Generation Vascular Imaging DataNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2023$599,921September 15, 2023August 31, 2027Zichun Zhongnsf.gov
Elements: DigitizedNYC: Large-Scale 4D Urban Digital Twin for Embodied AINSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2025$599,806August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Chen Fengnsf.gov
Mechanobiology of Innate Immune Cell Responses to Engineered NanoparticlesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$599,514January 1, 2027December 31, 2029Laura Suggsnsf.gov
Biomechanics of Flow in the Eyes' Aqueous VeinsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$599,056October 1, 2025September 30, 2028Alan Argentonsf.gov
GOALI: Elements: Atomistic Tool for Open, Machine-learned Identification and Characterization (ATOMIC)NSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2024$597,417September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Ryan B Sillsnsf.gov
An integrated experimental and computational model of brain microvascular endothelial cell glucose metabolism and transportNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$595,104September 1, 2022August 31, 2025Alisa M Clynensf.gov
CAREER: Decoding and Predicting the Dynamics of Complex Biological Systems through Data-Driven Orbit Network DecompositionNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$595,000May 1, 2025April 30, 2030William Gilpinnsf.gov
Quantum Computing for Topological and PDE Solvers to Accelerate Finite Element Modeling of Heterogeneous Porous MaterialsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$593,965January 1, 2026December 31, 2028Pania Newellnsf.gov
Quantum Computing Algorithms for Nonlinear and History-Dependent Solid MechanicsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$593,598September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Caglar Oskaynsf.gov
Unraveling the Distinction Between Healthy and Harmful Tendon ImpingementNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$589,176October 1, 2025September 30, 2028Mark R Buckleynsf.gov
Elements: A Convergent Physics-based and Data-driven Computing Platform for Building ModelingNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2023$584,094September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Shandian Zhensf.gov
MRI: Track 1 Development of Machine-Learning Assisted Continuous Fiber Deposition for Multi-Material Additive ManufacturingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$582,289October 1, 2025September 30, 2028Wenbo Liunsf.gov
Physics-informed learning-based synthesis of functional chemical products for renewable energy applicationsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$578,793December 1, 2024November 30, 2027Davood Pourkargarnsf.gov
AGS-CIF: Mobile Rapid Scanning Radar (RaXPol) for Enhancing Weather Radar Research and Hands-on EducationNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$574,834September 1, 2024August 31, 2029Tian-You Yunsf.gov
MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of High-Speed Volumetric Particle Tracking SystemNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$574,304September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Steven W Daynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ECO-CBET: Coupled homogeneous and heterogeneous processes for an environmentally sustainable lignin-first biorefineryNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$570,373September 1, 2022August 31, 2027Will Medlinnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: DMREF: Predicting Molecular Interactions to Stabilize Viral TherapiesNSFMaterials Research Section2023$567,653June 15, 2023September 30, 2026Sapna Sarupriansf.gov
Collaborative Research: MFB: Integrating Deep Learning and High-throughput Experimentation to Rapidly Navigate Protein Fitness Landscapes for Non-native Enzyme CatalysisNSFChemistry Section2022$564,621November 1, 2022October 31, 2026Jared C Lewisnsf.gov
ISS: Solving a Fluids Mystery: Hydraulic Jumps in Corner FlowsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$556,861July 1, 2024June 30, 2027Michael Schatznsf.gov
GOALI: Nanofluidic Physics of CO2 Utilization and Storage in Shale and Tight Oil ReservoirsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$555,274January 15, 2023December 31, 2026Erdal Ozkannsf.gov
Elements: Open-Source Battery Electrode Simulation Toolkit using MFEM (BESFEM)NSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2023$555,077August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Hui-Chia Yunsf.gov
Combined Severe Plastic Deformations and Phase Transformations in Germanium and Silicon under High PressureNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$554,231August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Valery I Levitasnsf.gov
GOALI: Investigation into a Microcutting and Planing-Induced Microfracture Based Non-Destructive Evaluation Technology of Super-Fast Measuring Material Fracture ToughnessNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$553,146September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Yuanli Bainsf.gov
Chemomechanics of Dynamic PolymersNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$550,000October 1, 2026September 30, 2029Yuhang Hunsf.gov
FMSG: Bio: Merging electrochemistry and metabolic engineering for carbon neutral ammonia productionNSFBIO - Core Programs2023$549,995October 1, 2023September 30, 2026Ruggero Rossinsf.gov
Reconfigurable Assemblies for Multi-Modal and Multi-State Thermoregulation of BuildingsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$549,494September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Jyotirmoy Mandalnsf.gov
SenSE: Closed-loop Artificial Pancreas with Noninvasive Monitoring of Glucose and DietNSFDivision of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems2023$547,344October 1, 2022November 30, 2025Xia Zhounsf.gov
ISS: Biofilm growth and architecture in porous media: exploring the effect of gravitational and interfacial forces on biofilm growth patternsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$541,438October 1, 2023September 30, 2027Dorthe Wildenschildnsf.gov
Electrically-driven silicon single-photon sourceNSFElectrical, Communications, & Cyber Systems2023$540,000August 1, 2023January 31, 2027Jimmy Xunsf.gov
MFAI: Collaborative Research: Generalization of Diffusion and Flow-Based Generative Models via Geometric PerspectivesNSFMathematical Science Section2025$538,771August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Yusu Wangnsf.gov
GOALI: Engineering Mechanically Stable Interfaces Through Short-Range Molecular Rearrangement Driven by Inhomogeneous Li Ion Transfer KineticsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$535,317August 1, 2022July 31, 2025Erik G Herbertnsf.gov
CAREER: Enabling Design of In Situ Forming Lipid-based Lyotropic Liquid Crystalline Gels (iL3Gels) at Liquid-Liquid InterfacesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$535,000July 1, 2026June 30, 2031Zahra Niroobakhshnsf.gov
Career: Understanding Radiative Transport in Flowing and Reactive Participating Media with Integrated Models and MeasurementsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$532,853February 1, 2022January 31, 2028Rohini B Bala Chandrannsf.gov
MRI Track 1: Acquisition of an Aerosol Chemical Speciation System to Elucidate Sources, Formation Processes, and Environmental Impacts at ASU's AppalAIR ObservatoryNSFGEO - Core Programs2023$531,902September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Robert F Swarthoutnsf.gov
Regulation of Myometrial Smooth Muscle Contractility by Mechanical Stretch and MechanoinflammationNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$530,601October 1, 2025September 30, 2028Megan L McCainnsf.gov
Models for Material Damping of Powders in Additively Manufactured Metal PartsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$527,076September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Matthew S Allennsf.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
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
Understanding the Mechanics of Intrusion in Soils to Estimate Installation Forces for Buried Cables and PipelinesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$518,593September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Fernando Patino Ramireznsf.gov
NSF-DFG CONFINE: Lithium ion transport in self-assembled zwitterionic nanochannels containing ionic liquidsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$517,023October 1, 2022September 30, 2027Ayse Asatekinnsf.gov
CyberTraining: Implementation: Small: Interactive and Integrated Training for Quantum Application Developers across PlatformsNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2022$510,000November 1, 2022October 31, 2026Qiang Guannsf.gov
CAS-Climate: GOALI: Quantifying the Risk of Temporal and Spatial Compounding Extreme Climate Events on Global Breadbasket RegionsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$500,000August 1, 2024September 30, 2024Ashok Mishransf.gov
CAS-Climate: GOALI: Quantifying the Risk of Temporal and Spatial Compounding Extreme Climate Events on Global Breadbasket RegionsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$500,000September 15, 2024July 31, 2027Ashok Mishransf.gov
GOALI: Synergizing Advanced Optimization Models, Innovative Designs, and Life Cycle Assessment for Next-Generation Sustainable PackagingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$500,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Monireh Mahmoudinsf.gov
BRITE Future: Bioeconomy Relevant Innovation Through EASyNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$499,999August 15, 2022July 31, 2026Ellen Neidlensf.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
Fundamental behavior of heat and mass transfer in multicomponent mixtures featuring phase change materials in liquid metal suspensions and high vapor pressure fluidsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$499,232August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Satish Kumarnsf.gov
Microengineering of Organotypic and Vascularized Tumor Microenvironment Models for Mechanistic Studies of the Metastatic CascadeNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$487,795October 1, 2023September 30, 2027Mehdi Nikkhahnsf.gov
Synthetic Phages for Identifying and Enumerating Strains (SPIES) of bacterial pathogensNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$479,864October 1, 2024September 30, 2027Meng Lunsf.gov
A new microfluidic model and metabolomic perspective to unlock the mystery of lingering diabetic CVDsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$471,305September 15, 2026August 31, 2029Chengpeng Chennsf.gov
RARE-1: Understanding catalyst activity to improve the production of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acidNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$464,800September 1, 2022August 31, 2027Stephanie G Wettsteinnsf.gov
Upcycling Waste Polyethylene into Nylon Precursors and Platform Chemicals via A Hybrid Pyrolysis-Biomanufacturing ApproachNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$463,136September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Dongming Xiensf.gov
GOALI: Fine Particle De-Mixing in Granular FlowsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$461,982June 1, 2022May 31, 2026Richard M Lueptownsf.gov
REU Site: Back to the Future - Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Summer ProgramNSFEngineering Education Centers2025$458,070September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Michael K Westnsf.gov
ECLIPSE: Adaptable Model Predictive Control on a Chip for Personalized and Point-of-Care Plasma MedicineNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$456,193September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Ali Mesbahnsf.gov
Mitigating Faults and Cyber Threats in Autonomous Systems Through Verifiably Safe ControlNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$454,202September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Andrew Clarknsf.gov
GOALI: Microscale fundamentals of sweat evaporationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$453,742August 1, 2022July 31, 2027Konrad Rykaczewskinsf.gov
GOALI: A System Theoretical Framework for Modeling, Analysis and Closed-loop Management of Supply Chains of Perishable ProductsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$452,961July 15, 2023June 30, 2027Michael Baldeansf.gov
ISS: Protein flow and gelation in the absence of solid-wall nucleationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$452,847August 1, 2023July 31, 2026Amir H Hirsansf.gov
Environmental Sustainability of Alternative Mine Reclamation Practices: An Assessment of Ecological Function, Hydrologic Response, and Economic ViabilityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$450,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Kristina Huffordnsf.gov
BioMADE: Integrated Taylor Vortex Reactor System for the Production of Cost-Effective Sustainable Aviation FuelsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$450,000October 1, 2025September 30, 2027Jean-Philippe Tessonniernsf.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
GOALI: Segregation and Mixing of Cohesive ParticlesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$448,916September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Richard M Lueptownsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Bioinspired Robots for Adaptive Traversal of Wet Flowable Substrates at the Water-Land InterfaceNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$444,835September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Chen Linsf.gov
Scalable Approach to Optimal Control Design for Large-dimensional Systems Using Operator Theoretic MethodsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$444,199September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Umesh Vaidyansf.gov
Collaborative Research: MFB: Integrating Deep Learning and High-throughput Experimentation to Rapidly Navigate Protein Fitness Landscapes for Non-native Enzyme CatalysisNSFChemistry Section2022$444,038November 1, 2022October 31, 2026Anthony Gitternsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Transformation, interaction and toxicity of emerging 2D nanomaterials free-standing and embedded onto nanocomposite membranes for PFAS degradationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$443,779January 1, 2023December 31, 2026Olga Tsyuskonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Exploring the Role of Ultra-Soft Inclusions in the Mechanics of Fibrous MaterialsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$440,596September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Berkin Dortdivanlioglunsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Modeling the Influence of Turbulence on Flow-induced Instabilities of Large Flexible Structures with Innovative Applications in Wind Turbine BladesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$439,053September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Yahya Modarres-Sadeghinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Prescribed Burning Decisions and Risk-Risk TradeoffsNSFDivision of Social and Economic Sciences2022$433,286August 15, 2022July 31, 2025Katherine L Dickinsonnsf.gov
Mechanistic Understanding of Deformation Accommodation and Phase Interaction Governing Ductility and Strain Hardening in Bulk Metallic Glass CompositesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$432,673September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Tianjiao Leinsf.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
Collaborative Research: Data-driven engineering of the thermotolerant yeast Kluyveromyces marxianusNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$422,834October 1, 2022September 30, 2026Nancy A Da Silvansf.gov
REU Site: Simulation and Technology for Resilient Outcomes in Natural Hazards Engineering and Graduate-ReadinessNSFEngineering Education Centers2026$420,275October 1, 2026September 30, 2029JoAnn P Browningnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Convection and Particle Self-Assembly during Directional SolidificationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$420,000October 1, 2024September 30, 2028Ulrike G K Dr Wegstnsf.gov
GOALI: Advancement of Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording Enabled by Time-Resolved Magneto-Optical Kerr Effect MetrologyNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$410,232September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Xiaojia Wangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Exploring the Kermadec Trench --- Residence time, spatial gradients, and insights into ventilationNSFGEO - Core Programs2023$409,623November 1, 2023October 31, 2027James B Girtonnsf.gov
GOALI: Integrated Design and Operability Optimization of Industrial-Scale Modular Intensified SystemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$400,311September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Efstratios N Pistikopoulosnsf.gov
ISS: Exploiting the Space Environment to Dissect the Molecular Basis of Streptococcus pneumoniae (Spn) Cardiotoxicity”NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$400,000January 1, 2023December 31, 2025Palaniappan Sethunsf.gov
ISS: The Effects of Age on the Mechanochemical Feedback Loop for Extracellular Matrix Production by Fibroblasts in the Context of Wound HealingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$400,000January 1, 2023December 31, 2026Lauren D Blacknsf.gov
Collaborative Research: SitS: Collaborative: Long Range Wirelessly Powered Multi-variable Sensor Network for Continuous Monitoring of the Soil HealthNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$400,000October 1, 2022September 30, 2026Charles W Van Nestensf.gov
Collaborative Research: SitS: Collaborative: Long Range Wirelessly Powered Multi-variable Sensor Network for Continuous Monitoring of the Soil HealthNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$400,000October 1, 2022September 30, 2026Forbes R Walkernsf.gov
NSF-DFG Confine: Aqueous Electrolytes in Nanoporous Media: Structure, Dynamics and Electrochemo-Mechanical ActuationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$400,000September 1, 2022August 31, 2027Gennady Gornsf.gov
Integrated Multiphase Blood Flow Modeling and Experiments Towards Predicting Microvascular GrowthNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$400,000September 15, 2023August 31, 2027Peter Baloghnsf.gov
Automated Model Discovery for Soft MatterNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$400,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Ellen Kuhlnsf.gov
Self-Propulsion by Capillary-Dominated Faraday InstabilitiesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$400,000October 1, 2023September 30, 2027Pedro J Saenznsf.gov
GOALI: ISS Engineered Heart Tissue Chip to Assess Nanomedicine Strategies in a Spaceflight Model of Cardiac AgingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$400,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Deok-Ho Kimnsf.gov
LEAP-HI/GOALI: Engineering Crops for Genetic Adaptation to Changing EnvironmentsNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2024$400,000December 1, 2023January 31, 2026Lizhi Wangnsf.gov
ISS: Leveraging Microgravity to Study Immunomechanics in Cancer-Myeloid OrganoidsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$400,000September 15, 2024August 31, 2027Meenal Dattansf.gov
ENG-AI: Harnessing Deformation in Nanocomposites via Artificial Intelligence-Assisted and Processing-Driven Far-from-Equilibrium Amorphous-Crystalline InterfacesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$400,000January 1, 2026December 31, 2028Yue Fannsf.gov
DMS-EPSRC: Predictive modelling for instability avoidance under human-structure interactionNSFMathematical Science Section2025$400,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Igor Belykhnsf.gov
Manufacturing Ductile Metallic Glasses Using Pattern-Seed-Spread Shear Band EngineeringNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$400,000October 1, 2025September 30, 2028Donghua Xunsf.gov
ISS: Immunomodulating Cartilage Tissue Constructs for Space and Terrestrial ApplicationsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$400,000October 1, 2025September 30, 2028Yupeng Chennsf.gov
ISS: Elucidating the role of integrin mechanotransduction in response to microgravityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$400,000November 1, 2025October 31, 2028Khalid Salaitansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Bioinspired Robots for Adaptive Traversal of Wet Flowable Substrates at the Water-Land InterfaceNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$400,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Feifei Qiannsf.gov
ISS: Effects of curvature and inertia on the hydrodynamics of complex fluid interfacesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$400,000July 1, 2025June 30, 2028Amir H Hirsansf.gov
GOALI: 3D-printed biomimetic structures for enhanced boiling heat transfer and thermal managementNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$399,999September 1, 2022April 30, 2027Calvin H Linsf.gov
ISS: Predicting condensation and freezing behavior via a machine learning modelNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$399,997September 1, 2024August 31, 2028Amy R Betznsf.gov
ISS: Adipose Tissue Mechanosensing in True MicrogravityNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$399,994December 15, 2024November 30, 2027Evangelia Bellasnsf.gov
ISS: Effect of Microgravity and Mechanical Deconditioning of Tissues on the Chromatin, Epigenetic Alteration, and Multiscale BiomechanicsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$399,975September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Soham Ghoshnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Elements: Data-Agent: Agentic AI for Autonomous Data Quality Evaluation, Curation and Task-Aware Dataset Design for Vision-Based Industrial InspectionNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2026$399,967August 1, 2026July 31, 2029Shancong Mounsf.gov
NSF-SNSF: Simulating Fracture in Structural Steel Members through Fracture-Mechanics-Enriched Frame ElementsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$399,915April 1, 2025March 31, 2028Amit M Kanvindensf.gov
ISS: Engineering Scaffold-free, Biomimetic Neocartilage in Microgravity to Guide Terrestrial Tissue Engineering StrategiesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$399,685September 1, 2022August 31, 2027Wendy E Brownnsf.gov
Self-Healing Polymers in Complex Water Matrices: Towards Smart Materials for the EnvironmentNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$399,449August 15, 2022July 31, 2026Bezawit A Getachewnsf.gov
ISS: Fluid Resonance Instability for Enhancing Heat TransferNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$399,404July 1, 2024June 30, 2028Ranga Narayanannsf.gov
LEAP-HI/GOALI: Engineering Crops for Genetic Adaptation to Changing EnvironmentsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$399,355October 1, 2025April 30, 2027Lizhi Wangnsf.gov
ISS: Biomanufacturing of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Secretomes for Tissue RegenerationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$399,276December 1, 2025November 30, 2028Maribella Domenech-Garciansf.gov
ISS: Accelerated disruption of the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) in microgravity: a model for muscle agingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$399,146October 1, 2023September 30, 2026Lisa M Larkinnsf.gov
EMBRACE-AGS-Growth: Quantification of Biophysical, Physiological, and Phenological Vegetation Contributions to Future ClimateNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$398,984July 1, 2024June 30, 2028Christopher Skinnernsf.gov
EMBRACE-OCE-GROWTH: Holocene hurricane reconstructions from Western Mexico: Filling the gap from the under-studied coasts of Jalisco and NayaritNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$398,313September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Thomas A Bianchettensf.gov
ENG/ECCS-EPSRC Advanced Interband Cascade Lasers with Innovative Quantum Well Active Regions Grown on Si SubstratesNSFElectrical, Communications, & Cyber Systems2025$397,080October 1, 2025September 30, 2028Rui Q Yangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Revealing interfacial stability, thermal transport and transient effects in film evaporation in microgravityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$396,841October 1, 2022September 30, 2027James C Hermansonnsf.gov
EMBRACE-OCE-Growth: The dynamics and drivers of fish-mediated ecosystem functions in Large Marine EcosystemsNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$393,925September 1, 2024August 31, 2028Matthew McLeannsf.gov
Axonal Tension as a Driver of Cortical Fold Placement and Compact WiringNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$382,209September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Maria A Hollandnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mesoscale Predictability Across Climate RegimesNSFGEO - Core Programs2023$380,904September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Brian C Ancellnsf.gov
Conference: 2022 Underwater Ideas LabNSFDivision of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems2022$380,899July 15, 2022June 30, 2023Alexandra Sharpensf.gov
Instrument-free yes/no quantitative analysis of molecular biomarkersNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$380,074September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Irina V Nesterovansf.gov
GOALI: Direct Immersion Cooling for Battery Thermal ManagementNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$380,000August 1, 2022July 31, 2026Amy Marconnetnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Multiscale Characterization of Permafrost and Frozen Soil Properties: Bridging Micro- and Macro-ScalesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$378,140October 1, 2024September 30, 2027Ali Khosravinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Chemotaxis-Driven Neuromorphic Amoeboid Hydrogel Microrobot (GEL-Bot)NSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$376,661September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Xiaonan Huangnsf.gov
EMBRACE-AGS-Growth: Compounding Extremes--Trends in, Links among, and Impacts of Marine Heatwaves, Human Heat Stress, and Heavy Precipitation in the Southeast United StatesNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$376,369June 1, 2024May 31, 2028Shawn M Milradnsf.gov
Experimentally Verified Thermodynamic Framework for Fatigue in Composite MaterialsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$375,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Michael M Khonsarinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Multimodal Nanopore Biosensing and Nanosieving for Upstream Quality Control of AAV Gene Therapy VectorsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$374,860September 1, 2026August 31, 2029MinJun Kimnsf.gov
EMBRACE-AGS-Growth: Diagnosing Kinematic Processes Responsible for Precipitation Distributions in Tropical CyclonesNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$374,070June 1, 2024May 31, 2028Joshua B Wadlernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Supercritical Fluids and Heat Transfer - Delineation of Anomalous Region, Ultra-long Distance Gas Transport without Recompression, and Thermal ManagementNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$370,657September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Vishwanath Prasadnsf.gov
GOALI: Thermo-catalytic Decomposition of Natural Gas Coupled with Regeneration: Nanostructure Connections and ControlNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$368,899October 1, 2022September 30, 2027Randy L Vander Walnsf.gov
GEM: Radial Transport Processes at Earth, Jupiter, and SaturnNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$366,410September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Peter A Delamerensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Elements: Discrete Simulation of Flexible Structures and Soft RobotsNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2022$364,003September 1, 2022November 30, 2026Mohammad Khalid Jawednsf.gov
Collaborative Research: CEDAR: Multi-site Fabry-Perot Interferometer Measurements of Thermospheric Neutral Winds and Temperatures in Western South AmericaNSFGEO - Core Programs2022$363,949September 1, 2022August 31, 2027Luis A Navarro Domingueznsf.gov
ENG-EAM: Collaborative Research: Digitally-driven Repair Technology for Corroded Infrastructure Using Cold Spray Additive ManufacturingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$363,264December 1, 2025November 30, 2028Anastasios J Hartnsf.gov
GOALI: Coordination of Multi-Stakeholder Process Networks in a Highly Electrified Chemical IndustryNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$361,820October 1, 2022September 30, 2026Qi Zhangnsf.gov
Mechanochemical Reconstruction Principles for Two-Dimensional Material Adaptation to Applied StressesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$361,378October 1, 2023September 30, 2027Diana Bermannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Enabling Scalable Redox Reactions in BiomanufacturingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$360,905September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Justin Siegelnsf.gov
NSF-DFG Confine: Reacting precursor/solvent microdroplets in confined 2-D microflows for tailored nanomaterials synthesisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$360,000November 1, 2022October 31, 2027Stephen D Tsensf.gov
MFAI: Collaborative Research: Generalization of Diffusion and Flow-Based Generative Models via Geometric PerspectivesNSFMathematical Science Section2025$360,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Zhengchao Wannsf.gov
ENG-EAM: Collaborative Research: Digitally-driven Repair Technology for Corroded Infrastructure Using Cold Spray Additive ManufacturingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$352,752December 1, 2025November 30, 2028Symeon Gerasimidisnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Thermal Transport via Four-Phonon and Exciton-Phonon Interactions in Layered Electronic and Optoelectronic MaterialsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$346,325September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Li Shinsf.gov
GOALI: Data-driven design of recycling tolerant aluminum alloys incorporating future material flowsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$342,917August 1, 2023July 31, 2026Elsa A Olivettinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Probing Interfacial Instabilities in Flow Boiling and Condensation via Acoustic Signatures in MicrogravityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$342,479December 15, 2025November 30, 2027Ying Sunnsf.gov
ISS: The Influence of Microgravity on Bacterial Transport and Pellicle MorphogenesisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$340,033August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Howard A Stonensf.gov
MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of SmartLab SE X-ray Diffractometer for Multidisciplinary Research Enhancement at Marshall UniversityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$338,657August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Iyad A Hijazinsf.gov
Unraveling Mechanics of High Strength and Low Stiffness in Polymer Nanocomposites through Integrated Molecular Modeling and Nanomechanical ExperimentsNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$337,108October 1, 2022October 31, 2024Ying Linsf.gov
NSF-BSF: Dynamics of flowing particles in soft confined systemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$335,976October 1, 2023September 30, 2027Bhargav Rallabandinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Understanding the Stability of MXene-Confined Nanolayer Catalysts for Ethane DehydrogenationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$335,964June 1, 2024May 31, 2027Yang J Xiaonsf.gov
CAREER: Agile and Adaptable Confined Locomotion with Shape-Shifting Miniature RobotsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$334,181April 1, 2025September 30, 2026Kaushik Jayaramnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Regulatory Pragmatism and Building Codes for Hazard-Resilient HousingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$332,004September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Abbie B Lielnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Chemotaxis-Driven Neuromorphic Amoeboid Hydrogel Microrobot (GEL-Bot)NSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$330,890September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Chenglin Wunsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Chemotaxis-Driven Neuromorphic Amoeboid Hydrogel Microrobot (GEL-Bot)NSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$329,412September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Shaoting Linnsf.gov
EAGER: CRYO: Thermomagnetic RefrigerationNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$327,419September 1, 2022August 31, 2024Mona Zebarjadinsf.gov
The Role of Macroscopic Defects on Electromechanical Instability in Elastomer Dielectrics and Strategies for MitigationNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$325,555September 1, 2023May 31, 2027Alex Chortosnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Elements: OpenMSG: a cloud-based multiscale modeling toolkit for heterogeneous materials and structuresNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2025$324,044August 15, 2025July 31, 2028Wenbin Yunsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Probing Interfacial Instabilities in Flow Boiling and Condensation via Acoustic Signatures in MicrogravityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$323,354August 1, 2023January 31, 2028Han Hunsf.gov
GOALI: Development of Next Generation MXene-based Li-S Batteries with Practical Operating TemperaturesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$321,634February 15, 2024September 30, 2027Vibha Kalransf.gov
EAGER: TaskDCL: An Adaptive Extended Reality Embodied Cognition System to Assess Attention DeficitNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$320,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Vassilis Athitsosnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Convection and Particle Self-Assembly during Directional SolidificationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$320,000October 1, 2024September 30, 2028Joel L Plawskynsf.gov
Equipment: MRI: Track 1: Acquisition of a 3-Dimensional Motion Capture System for Graduate STEM Research and EducationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$317,960September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Shane McClintonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: An Integrated Experimental and Computational Approach to Reveal Adsorption-Catalysis Cathode Design Principles for Na-S BatteriesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$317,739August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Ruigang Wangnsf.gov
Housing Reconstruction Demand Surge: Measurement, Modeling, And Vulnerability AssessmentNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$315,915June 1, 2022May 31, 2027Mohsen Shahandashtinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Improving Zero-Shot Learning of Manufacturing Anomalies by Leveraging Textual SourcesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$315,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Hui Wangnsf.gov
GOALI: Turnkey Model Predictive Control: automated design, model identification, tuning, and monitoringNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$314,467August 15, 2022July 31, 2025James B Rawlingsnsf.gov
EAGER: GOALI: Explicating the gas-surface coupled reaction in oxidative coupling of methane via reaction kinetics, operando spectroscopy, photoionization spectrometryNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$313,500July 1, 2023June 30, 2027Jonas Baltrusaitisnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanics of Elastomers Tailored by Cation-Pi InteractionsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$312,500September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Meredith N Silbersteinnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanics of Elastomers Tailored by Cation-Pi InteractionsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$312,499September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Benjamin R McDonaldnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Exploring an Integrated Cognitive-Emotional State Assessment System to Support Real-Time Automation Intervention Design for Advanced Driving SystemsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$310,000January 1, 2026June 30, 2029Yunmei Liunsf.gov
CRCNS US-German Research Proposal: Computational modeling and real-time visualization of microscale-forces-induced neurovascular unit permeabilityNSFDivision of Information & Intelligent Systems2022$308,708December 1, 2022November 30, 2025Ali Hafezi-Moghadamnsf.gov
EAGER: Quantum Manufacturing: 3D Microfabricated Ion TrapsNSFDivision of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems2023$308,000March 1, 2023February 28, 2026Sara L Mouradiannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Composite vascularized niches for optogenetically actives beta-cellsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$306,908September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Emmanuel S Tzanakakisnsf.gov
EAGER: Quantum Manufacturing: Building In-Operando Quantum Emitters and Simulators with Dynamically Tunable Moire InterfacesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$306,000March 1, 2023October 31, 2026Arthur W Barnardnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Colloidal Microflyers: Observation and Characterization of (Self-)Thermophoresis through Air in MicrogravityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$303,524August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Jeffrey L Morannsf.gov
Maneuvering Bioinspired Soft Microrobots in Anisotropic Complex FluidsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$303,437October 1, 2025February 29, 2028Tong Gaonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Elements: Unifying Framework for Multiphysics Spray Simulation with AI-Enhanced UsabilityNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2026$303,017September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Olivier Desjardinsnsf.gov
EAGER: CRYO: Sub-Kelvin Refrigerator using a Superfluid Helium Vortex Cooling PrincipleNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$300,000September 1, 2022August 31, 2024Hong Tangnsf.gov
EAGER: CRYO: Development of a sub-Kelvin Refrigerator using Magnetic Field Activated Solid-State Thermal Switches based on Thermal Chiral AnomalyNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$300,000October 1, 2022September 30, 2024Joseph P Heremansnsf.gov
EAGER: Quantum Manufacturing: Scalable Manufacturing of Molecular Qubit Arrays Using Self-assembled DNANSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$300,000May 1, 2023April 30, 2025Mark Bathensf.gov
EAGER: Quantum Manufacturing: Developing a Deterministic, 3D Printer for Quantum DefectsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$300,000January 1, 2023December 31, 2026Matthew Cranensf.gov
EAGER: Quantum Manufacturing: In-situ Nano-Patterned Topological Josephson JunctionsNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$300,000February 1, 2023January 31, 2026Shuolong Yangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Understanding the roles of Co2-tunable media on the hydrothermal deconstruction of poly(ethylene) terephtalateNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$300,000October 1, 2024September 30, 2027Ana Colaco Moraisnsf.gov
EAGER: Task DCL: Navigation in Crowds for Persons with Blindness/Low Vision: A Virtual Environment to Explore Multimodal Sensory ProcessingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$300,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Maurizio Porfirinsf.gov
EAGER: TaskDCL: Dronevision, A Physics-Based Environment using Flying Light SpecksNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$300,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Shahram Ghandeharizadehnsf.gov
EAGER: TaskDCL: Enhancing Airport Safety and Efficiency with Integrated Cognition-aware UAS-Manned Aircraft Motion PlanningNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$300,000October 1, 2024September 30, 2026Venanzio Cichellansf.gov
EAGER: TaskDCL: Simultaneous Use of Synthetic Actors for Multimodal Cueing of Sensory-Motor Interactions in Pilot TrainingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$300,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2026Umberto Saettinsf.gov
EAGER:TaskDCL: Neuroadaptive Context-Aware Human-Robot Collaboration: Mitigating Surgeons' Mental Overload in Robotic-Assisted SurgeryNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$300,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Jing Yangnsf.gov
Millimeter-Scale Flying Robots by Magnetic ActuationNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$300,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2027Liwei Linnsf.gov
BRING-SynBio: Autonomous dynamic genetic control circuits to refactor and optimize virus-like particle biomanufacturingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$300,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2027Joshua N Leonardnsf.gov
Control of Deformable Systems Using Structure-Aware Density Models and Density Steering AlgorithmsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$300,000August 15, 2025July 31, 2027Efstathios Bakolasnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanics and Morphogenesis in Biofilms: A Model System of Adaptive GrowthNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$300,000December 1, 2025November 30, 2028Tal Cohennsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanics and Morphogenesis in Biofilms: A Model System of Adaptive GrowthNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$300,000December 1, 2025November 30, 2028Jing Yannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Exploring an Integrated Cognitive-Emotional State Assessment System to Support Real-Time Automation Intervention Design for Advanced Driving SystemsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$300,000January 1, 2026December 31, 2028David B Kabernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Multimodal Nanopore Biosensing and Nanosieving for Upstream Quality Control of AAV Gene Therapy VectorsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$300,000September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Georgios Alexandrakisnsf.gov
EAGER: Quantum Manufacturing: Atomic-layer Etching Manufacturing Processes for High Performance Superconducting Quantum DevicesNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$299,999February 1, 2023January 31, 2026Austin J Minnichnsf.gov
EAGER: Quantum Manufacturing: Enabling Integrated Quantum Network NodesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$299,999April 1, 2023March 31, 2027Gregory D Fuchsnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Elements: Software and algorithms to advance likelihood-based inference for partially observed dynamic systems via differentiation and parallelizationNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2026$299,999July 1, 2026June 30, 2029Edward L Ionidesnsf.gov
EAGER: Advancing Adaptive Vibrational ControlNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$299,998January 1, 2024December 31, 2027Dennis S Bernsteinnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Elements: AI-Agentic Digital Twin for Collaborative Building Auditing and Retrofit SimulationNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2026$299,998August 15, 2026July 31, 2029Kaiwen Chennsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Elements: AI-Agentic Digital Twin for Collaborative Building Auditing and Retrofit SimulationNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2026$299,997August 15, 2026July 31, 2029Xi Linsf.gov
EAGER: TaskDCL: The Use of Artificial Intelligence & Synthetic Actors for Personalized Learning in Manufacturing Collaborative RoboticsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$299,953September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Laura M Stanleynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Effect of twist angle on the interfacial thermal conductance of 2D homo- and heterojunctionsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$299,887August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Xinwei Wangnsf.gov
EAGER: Quantum Manufacturing: Manufacturing Integrated Quantum Sensing and Quantum Photonic Technologies Through Direct Bonding of Diamond MembranesNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$299,861February 1, 2023January 31, 2025Alexander A Highnsf.gov
EAGER: Quantum Manufacturing: Three-Dimensional Printing of Meta-Photonic Elements for Chip-based Quantum DevicesNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$299,861February 1, 2023January 31, 2026Sourabh K Sahansf.gov
EAGER: CRYO: Continuous Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigeration Below 1K without Helium-3NSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$299,715October 1, 2022September 30, 2026Jian Huangnsf.gov
EAGER: Quantum Manufacturing: Supporting Future Quantum Applications by Developing a Robust, Scalable Process to Create Diamond Nitrogen-Vacancy Center QubitsNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$299,668January 1, 2023December 31, 2025April S Brownnsf.gov
EAGER: CRYO: Engineering Charge and Energy Transfer in Superconducting Tunnel Junctions to Achieve Solid-State Refrigeration to Sub-Kelvin TemperaturesNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$298,856October 1, 2022September 30, 2025Pramod Reddynsf.gov
CyberTraining: Pilot: Justice in Data: An intensive, mentored online bootcamp developing FAIR data competencies in undergraduate researchers in the water and energy sectorsNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (OAC)2022$298,830January 1, 2023December 31, 2024Jessica A Eismansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Coupled Effects of Density, Microstructure, and Ion Selectivity for Clay MembranesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$298,622December 1, 2025November 30, 2028Kristin M Sample-Lordnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Elements: Software and algorithms to advance likelihood-based inference for partially observed dynamic systems via differentiation and parallelizationNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2026$297,157July 1, 2026June 30, 2029Giles Hookernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Elements: Unifying Framework for Multiphysics Spray Simulation with AI-Enhanced UsabilityNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2026$296,983September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Jesse A Capecelatronsf.gov
EAGER: Experimental investigation of physical-space scalar structure and unresolved mixing to improve large-eddy simulation of turbulent combustionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$296,787September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Chenning Tongnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: CEDAR--Short Wave Infrared Imaging of the Meinel 0-0 Auroral and the Metastable Helium 1083 nm Airglow Emissions for Auroral Physics and Aeronomy StudiesNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$294,330October 15, 2024September 30, 2027Matthew D Zettergrennsf.gov
Leveraging Epitaxial Growth to Deconvolute Particle Size and Density Effects in Thermal CatalysisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$293,964November 15, 2025October 31, 2027Linxiao Chennsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Thermal Transport via Four-Phonon and Exciton-Phonon Interactions in Layered Electronic and Optoelectronic MaterialsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$293,927September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Xiulin Ruannsf.gov
EAGER: Quantum Manufacturing: Robust Atom-based Silicon Quantum DevicesNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$292,392January 1, 2023December 31, 2024Garnett W Bryantnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: An Integrated Experimental and Computational Approach to Reveal Adsorption-Catalysis Cathode Design Principles for Na-S BatteriesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$285,942August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Md Mahbubul Islamnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Physics-Informed Background-Oriented Schlieren Tomography of Wildfire-Relevant CombustionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$284,564October 1, 2022August 31, 2026Samuel J Grauernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Exploring the Role of Ultra-Soft Inclusions in the Mechanics of Fibrous MaterialsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$283,237September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Ashley Brownnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: REU Site: Research Experience in Digital Twins of Road InfrastructureNSFEngineering Education Centers2025$281,409September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Fei Dainsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Leveraging the interactions between carbon nanomaterials and DNA molecules for mitigating antibiotic resistanceNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$280,000January 1, 2024December 31, 2027Heyang Yuannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Elements: OpenMSG: a cloud-based multiscale modeling toolkit for heterogeneous materials and structuresNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2025$275,956August 15, 2025July 31, 2028Xin Liunsf.gov
MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of 250kN-capacity Universal Testing Machine (UTM) to Enhance Research and Education at the University of GuamNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$275,081August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Ernesto J Guadesnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Gravity-Dependence of Dense Granular Flows: Experiments and Digital TwinsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$275,000August 15, 2025July 31, 2029Karen E Danielsnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Gravity-Dependence of Dense Granular Flows: Experiments and Digital TwinsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$275,000August 15, 2025July 31, 2029Kenneth Kamrinnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: NSF-DFG MISSION: Heterogeneous Nanoparticle Dynamics at Chromatographic InterfacesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$273,999January 1, 2025December 31, 2027Haw Yangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Microgravity enabled studies of particle adsorption dynamics at fluid interfacesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$270,000August 15, 2022July 31, 2026Joelle Frechettensf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Microgravity enabled studies of particle adsorption dynamics at fluid interfacesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$270,000August 15, 2022July 31, 2026Michael A Bevannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Effect of twist angle on the interfacial thermal conductance of 2D homo- and heterojunctionsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$269,528August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Masoud Mahjouri-Samaninsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Place Attachment in Mitigation and Recovery: A Mixed Methods Study of Residential Adjustment Following WildfiresNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$267,219June 1, 2022November 30, 2026Alex Greernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Modeling the Influence of Turbulence on Flow-induced Instabilities of Large Flexible Structures with Innovative Applications in Wind Turbine BladesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$265,889September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Luca Caracogliansf.gov
ISS: Synthesis of Electrically Conductive High-Temperature Composites Under Microgravity and Normal Gravity ConditionsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$263,402October 1, 2023October 31, 2025Kathy Lunsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Transformation, interaction and toxicity of emerging 2D nanomaterials free-standing and embedded onto nanocomposite membranes for PFAS degradationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$261,833January 1, 2023December 31, 2026Nirupam Aichnsf.gov
Towards efficient state estimation in wall-bounded flows: hierarchical adjoint data assimilationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$259,701August 15, 2023July 31, 2027Qi Wangnsf.gov
ERI: Advancing Understanding of Data-driven Wildfire Evacuation Planning for Communities with Transient Populations in the Wildland-Urban InterfaceNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$255,959October 1, 2023April 30, 2027Dapeng Linsf.gov
Collaborative Research: MFB: Integrating Deep Learning and High-throughput Experimentation to Rapidly Navigate Protein Fitness Landscapes for Non-native Enzyme CatalysisNSFDivision Of Chemistry2025$255,616April 1, 2025April 30, 2026Philip A Romeronsf.gov
Building Infrastructure for Development of a Diverse Workforce: Advancing Underrepresented Minority Internships in STEM ProgramNSFDivision Of Chemistry2022$255,224October 1, 2022January 31, 2024Marcus A Huggansnsf.gov
RAPID: Short- and mid-term dynamics of water and sediment quality after Hurricane Idalia in the Apalachicola BayNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$255,000October 15, 2023January 31, 2026Ebrahim Ahmadisharafnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Transformation, interaction and toxicity of emerging 2D nanomaterials free-standing and embedded onto nanocomposite membranes for PFAS degradationNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$254,833January 1, 2023April 30, 2023Nirupam Aichnsf.gov
ERI: Interphase Evolution and Electrochemical Behavior for Highly Reversible Zinc Metal AnodesNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$254,632July 1, 2023December 31, 2025Lin Mansf.gov
Implantable Intelligent Engineered System to Enable Virtual Bidirectional Muscle-Prosthesis Mechanical Interaction for AmputeesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$251,069September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Dustin L Crouchnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Marangoni-Driven Propulsion, Assembly, and Disassembly along Curved Interfaces and MembranesNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$250,209August 15, 2024October 31, 2024Hassan Masoudnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Marangoni-Driven Propulsion, Assembly, and Disassembly along Curved Interfaces and MembranesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$250,209August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Hassan Masoudnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: MFAI: Stochastic Analysis of Reinforcement Learning and Generative ModelsNSFMathematical Science Section2026$250,116September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Renyuan Xunsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Marangoni-Driven Propulsion, Assembly, and Disassembly along Curved Interfaces and MembranesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$250,000August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Jonathan P Rothsteinnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: MFAI: Stochastic Analysis of Reinforcement Learning and Generative ModelsNSFMathematical Science Section2026$250,000September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Xin Guonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: MFAI: Stochastic Analysis of Reinforcement Learning and Generative ModelsNSFMathematical Science Section2026$250,000September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Erhan Bayraktarnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: MFAI: Stochastic Analysis of Reinforcement Learning and Generative ModelsNSFMathematical Science Section2026$249,884September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Wenpin Tangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: A holistic human-in-the-loop framework for optimizing a personalized prosthetic armNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$249,852September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Eleonora M Bottansf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Assessing the Effect of Microgravity on Growth and Properties of Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) CrystalsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$247,500September 1, 2022December 31, 2025Debbie Seneskynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Assessing the Effect of Microgravity on Growth and Properties of Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) CrystalsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$247,500September 1, 2022December 31, 2025Roya Maboudiannsf.gov
EAGER: Laser Printing of Single-crystal Si NanostructuresNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$246,910August 1, 2025July 31, 2027Wan Shounsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Physics-Informed Background-Oriented Schlieren Tomography of Wildfire-Relevant CombustionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$246,734October 1, 2022September 30, 2026Bryan E Schmidtnsf.gov
NSF-DFG MISSION “In-situ analysis of Li transport through solid state interfacial systems by neutron reflectometry measurements"NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$246,000January 1, 2025December 31, 2027Fuqian Yangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Composite vascularized niches for optogenetically actives beta-cellsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$241,823September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Gulden CamciUnalnsf.gov
Engineering Models of Neuroimmune Sensitization to Elucidate Mechanisms of Pain ResolutionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$241,401November 15, 2024November 30, 2026Rebecca A Wachsnsf.gov
ISS: Transient Behavior of Flow Condensation and Its Impacts on Condensation RateNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$240,000August 1, 2022July 31, 2026Chen Linsf.gov
EAGER: CRYO: New Quantum Elastocaloric Demagnetization Refrigeration for the Millikelvin RangeNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$237,367January 15, 2023December 31, 2025Menka Jainnsf.gov
CAREER: Leveraging the Three-Dimensional Multi-Stability from Origami Folding to Synthesize Multi-Functional Material SystemsNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$236,310July 15, 2022April 30, 2024Suyi Linsf.gov
Collaborative Research: REU Site: Research Experience in Digital Twins of Road InfrastructureNSFEngineering Education Centers2025$235,289September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Zhenhua Zhunsf.gov
EAGER: Towards Multicellular Robotic Organisms: Exploring Physical Form, Behavior, and Environmental ResponseNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$234,544August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Yu Gunsf.gov
Collaborative Research: MFB: Integrating Deep Learning and High-throughput Experimentation to Rapidly Navigate Protein Fitness Landscapes for Non-native Enzyme CatalysisNSFDivision Of Chemistry2022$234,326November 1, 2022April 30, 2025Philip A Romeronsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Dynamics of Snapping of TethersNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$230,500January 1, 2024December 31, 2027James Hannansf.gov
Collaborative Research: CyberTraining: Implementation: Small: CITY-AI: CyberTraining for AI-Enabled Intelligent Urban Informatics and Smart City InnovationNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2026$230,058October 1, 2026September 30, 2029Fangzheng Lyunsf.gov
Collaborative Research: NSF-DFG: Confine: Sculpting Confined Fluids for Transport using Self-Organization and Information TransferNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$225,000November 1, 2022October 31, 2025Ayusman Sennsf.gov
Collaborative Research: NSF-DFG: Confine: Sculpting Confined Fluids for Transport using Self-Organization and Information TransferNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$225,000November 1, 2022October 31, 2025Anna C Balazsnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Leveraging the interactions between carbon nanomaterials and DNA molecules for mitigating antibiotic resistanceNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$220,000January 1, 2024December 31, 2027Xitong Liunsf.gov
ERI: Fertilizer-Based Liquid Desiccants: New Possibilities for Energy Efficient Dehumidification and Water RecyclingNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$218,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2025Jonathan Maisonneuvensf.gov
ERI: Magnetic nanoparticles to fight biofilmsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$209,392July 1, 2023June 30, 2026Irene Andreu Blanconsf.gov
ERI: Fluid dynamics of non-Newtonian blood substitutes in heart valveNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$208,400April 1, 2023December 31, 2027Hoda Hatoumnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Regulatory Pragmatism and Building Codes for Hazard-Resilient HousingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$206,714September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Susan L Ostermannnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Scalable Data-Enabled Predictive Control for Heterogeneous Mixed Traffic SystemsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$203,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Yang Zhengnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Dynamics of Snapping of TethersNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$202,500January 1, 2024December 31, 2025Paul E Vougansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Scalable Data-Enabled Predictive Control for Heterogeneous Mixed Traffic SystemsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$202,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Zhaojian Linsf.gov
Collaborative Research: NSF-DFG MISSION: Heterogeneous Nanoparticle Dynamics at Chromatographic InterfacesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$201,000January 1, 2025December 31, 2027Preston T Sneensf.gov
EAGER: CRYO: Development of Novel Ce1-xLaxB6 Thermoelectric Nanocomposites for Cryogenic CoolingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$200,000September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Bao Yangnsf.gov
NSF/FDA SiR: Pulse Oximetry Measurement Errors Correlated with Patient Skin Pigmentation: Optical Mechanisms and Effect MultipliersNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$200,000January 1, 2023December 31, 2024Xiaohui "Frank" Zhangnsf.gov
ERI:Ultrafast, Robust, Novel Four-bore Carbon-fiber Microelectrodes for Simultaneous Electrochemical Sensing of Multiple Neurotransmitters and Toxic MetalsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$200,000June 1, 2023May 31, 2026Pavithra Pathirathnansf.gov
ERI: Engineering a biofilm infection-on-a-chip to elucidate the host-biofilm interfaceNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$200,000June 1, 2023May 31, 2026Elizabeth J Stewartnsf.gov
ERI: Reconfigurable Highly-Ordered Microlayers Between Liquid InterfacesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$200,000June 1, 2023May 31, 2026Zahra Niroobakhshnsf.gov
ERI: Investigating different types of drought across snowy regions and their impactsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$200,000May 1, 2023April 30, 2026Laurie Huningnsf.gov
ERI: The impact of ionizable lipid chemistry and targeting ligands on biological interactions of lipid nanoparticlesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$200,000July 1, 2023June 30, 2026Rachel Rileynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Understanding thermal transport across a condensing film by conducting experiments in microgravityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$200,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Kuan-Lin Leensf.gov
NSF FDA/SiR: Development of eeDAP microscopy platform software, validation data, and statistical methods to assess performance of candidate Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$200,000October 1, 2023September 30, 2026Kim Blenmannsf.gov
NSF/FDA SiR: Validation and Standardization of Melanometry as a Quantitative Tool for Clinical Evaluation of Racial Disparities in Biophotonic DevicesNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$200,000October 1, 2023May 31, 2024Robert H Wilsonnsf.gov
RAPID: Concentration and Form of Metal and Metal-Baring Nanomaterial Contamination in Maui Fire Ash and SoilNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$200,000November 1, 2023October 31, 2025Mohammed Baaloushansf.gov
RAPID: Understanding the Immediate and Long-Term Impacts of Maui Wildfires on Chemical and Microbiological Quality of Nearshore Beach and Coastal WatersNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$200,000September 15, 2023August 31, 2026Xiaolong Gengnsf.gov
ERI: Simulation and modeling of polydisperse gas-solid flowsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$200,000April 1, 2024December 31, 2026Sarah Beethamnsf.gov
ERI: Aqueous Phase Reforming of Multi-Component Carboxylic Acid Systems over Pt CatalystsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$200,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2025Alyssa Hensleynsf.gov
ERI: Experimental Investigation of Compressibility Effects on Turbulent Kinetic Energy Production in Supersonic FlowsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$200,000March 15, 2024January 31, 2027Davide Viganonsf.gov
ERI: Development of a Liposomal Platform for the Treatment of Lymphatic FilariasisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$200,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Lauren F Sestitonsf.gov
ERI: Non-Contact Ultrasound Generation and Detection for Tissue Functional Imaging and Biomechanical CharacterizationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$200,000June 1, 2024May 31, 2027Jinjun Xiansf.gov
ERI: Advancing a NIR-Mechanochemical Biophotonic Platform - A Breakthrough in Deep-Tissue Imaging and Biomechanical SensingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$200,000May 1, 2024April 30, 2027Xiaocun Lunsf.gov
ERI: Toward Early Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children Using Wearable TechnologyNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$200,000May 15, 2024April 30, 2027Seyedeh Fatemeh Khatami Firoozabadinsf.gov
EMBRACE-AGS-Seed: Decadal Trends of Atmospheric Ethane - Building Capacity for Trace Gas Analysis and Modeling at Portland State UniversityNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$200,000July 1, 2024June 30, 2027Christopher L Butenhoffnsf.gov
EMBRACE-OCE-Seed - Carbonate chemistry controls on shell formation in tropical marine bivalvesNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$200,000January 1, 2025December 31, 2027Aaron T Ninokawansf.gov
NSF FDA SiR: Improving the Safety Evaluation of Nitinol Medical Devices with AI-Based Multiscale ModelingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$200,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Ellad B Tadmornsf.gov
NSF/FDA SiR: Validation and Standardization of Melanometry as a Quantitative Tool for Clinical Evaluation of Racial Disparities in Biophotonic DevicesNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$200,000December 15, 2023June 30, 2025Robert H Wilsonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ENG-BIOTECH: Mechanism-Guided Engineering of Thermophilic CRISPR-Cas13 for Ultrasensitive and Robust RNA DetectionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$200,000November 1, 2024October 31, 2027Yi Zhangnsf.gov
RAPID: Short- and mid-term dynamics of microplastic transport in urban drainage systems after Hurricane DebbyNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$200,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2026Ebrahim Ahmadisharafnsf.gov
ERI: Toward New Zeolite Discovery - Role of Non-Aluminum Heteroatoms in Interzeolite Transformation SynthesisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$200,000August 15, 2025July 31, 2027Christopher Lewnsf.gov
ERI: Towards Dynamic Life Cycle Assessment of Renewable Energy Hub SystemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$200,000June 1, 2025May 31, 2027Kathryn Hinkelmannsf.gov
ERI: Investigating Scaffold Degradation for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration: From Mechanism to in vivo ApplicationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$200,000May 1, 2025April 30, 2027Liqun Ningnsf.gov
ERI: Experimental Investigation of Vegetation Effects on Coastal Wave and Current DynamicsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$200,000March 1, 2025February 28, 2027Che-Wei Changnsf.gov
ERI: Nanoscale Control over the Pore Topology of Polymeric NanoparticlesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$200,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2027Kwahun Leensf.gov
ERI: Understanding and Designing Electrolytes and Polymer Coatings to Enable Stable Zn Metal AnodeNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$200,000June 1, 2025May 31, 2027Rong Kounsf.gov
Collaborative Research: MFAI: Mathematical Frontiers of Generative AINSFMathematical Science Section2025$200,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Jelena Diakonikolasnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: MFAI: Mathematical Frontiers of Generative AINSFMathematical Science Section2025$200,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Sean Wellecknsf.gov
ERI: Fundamental Study of Multiscale Dynamics of Molecular Mixing and Chemical Reactions in Multiphase SystemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$200,000July 1, 2026June 30, 2028Ehsan Madadinsf.gov
ERI: Multiscale Modeling of Tidal Flow and Sediment Dispersion Near Offshore MonopilesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$200,000February 1, 2026January 31, 2028Nadim Zgheibnsf.gov
ERI: Engineering a Hybrid Wearable System to Study High-Risk Postures and Low Back Pain-Related DisabilityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$200,000April 1, 2026March 31, 2028Britta Berg-Johansennsf.gov
ERI: Exploratory Synthesis and characterization of Ce-based novel magnetic materialsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$200,000September 1, 2026August 31, 2028Tej Nath Lamichhanensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Elements: Data-Agent: Agentic AI for Autonomous Data Quality Evaluation, Curation and Task-Aware Dataset Design for Vision-Based Industrial InspectionNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2026$200,000August 1, 2026July 31, 2029Yinan Wangnsf.gov
ERI: Degradation of Polyelectrolyte Complexes via Enzyme AdditionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$199,999June 1, 2024May 31, 2027Whitney Blocher McTiguensf.gov
ERI: Enhancing CRISPR-Cas12a-Powered Biosensing Detection of the Microcystin Synthetase Gene for Early Warning of Harmful Algal Blooms Using Magnetic Bead-Based ReporterNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$199,999June 1, 2024May 31, 2027Siwen Wangnsf.gov
EMBRACE-OCE-Seed: Variability and trends in Agulhas Current water mass propertiesNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$199,999September 1, 2025August 31, 2027Kay McMonigalnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ENG-BIOTECH: Mechanism-Guided Engineering of Thermophilic CRISPR-Cas13 for Ultrasensitive and Robust RNA DetectionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$199,999November 1, 2024October 31, 2027Xue Gaonsf.gov
ERI: Unravel Phototransformation Mechanisms of Emerging Polyfluoroalkyl Surfactants in WaterNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$199,999August 1, 2025July 31, 2027Jianzhou Hensf.gov
ERI: Controlling Flow Boiling Instability in Divergent Microchannel Utilizing Secondary FlowNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$199,999July 1, 2025June 30, 2027TITAN C PAULnsf.gov
ERI: Meniscus-Guided Blade Coating of Ordered Silica Arrays on Al/HDPE, with PFAS-Free Superhydrophobicity as an ApplicationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$199,999September 1, 2026August 31, 2028Shuhao Liunsf.gov
ERI: Encapsulated Catalysts for Selective Hydrodeoxygenation of Lignin to Sustainable Aviation Fuel BlendstocksNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$199,999June 15, 2026May 31, 2028Jun Hee Jangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Understanding thermal transport across a condensing film by conducting experiments in microgravityNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$199,998September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Chirag Kharangatensf.gov
ERI: Bioengineering Synthetic Antigen-Presenting Cells for Controlled Immune ModulationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$199,998July 1, 2025June 30, 2027Kerui Wunsf.gov
ERI: RUI: Integrative Biosensing Platforms for Monitoring Maternal HealthNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$199,998September 1, 2026August 31, 2028Hamed Akbarinsf.gov
ERI: Molecular-level Characterization of Water-in-Salt Electric Double-Layer Capacitors: Nanoscale Thermal Effects on Differential CapacitanceNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$199,997August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Murat Barisiknsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ENG-BIOTECH: Mechanism-Guided Engineering of Thermophilic CRISPR-Cas13 for Ultrasensitive and Robust RNA DetectionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$199,997November 1, 2024October 31, 2027Yang Gaonsf.gov
ERI: Integrated Molecular Simulation and Artificial Intelligence Framework for the Design of Task-Specific Ionic LiquidsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$199,995July 1, 2026June 30, 2028Ning Wangnsf.gov
ERI: Stretch Effects on Combustion Characteristics of Flames with Non-Uniform CurvatureNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$199,993June 1, 2023November 30, 2026Vinicius Maron Sauernsf.gov
NSF/FDA SiR: Development of a High Throughput Electrical Stimulation Screening Platform for Cardiac Microphysiological SystemsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$199,992September 1, 2024August 31, 2026Christopher Chennsf.gov
ERI: Engineering perivascular microphysiological systems to discover hydrodynamic signatures of neurodegenerationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$199,991May 15, 2026April 30, 2028Aditya Raghunandannsf.gov
ERI: Advancing Thermomagnetic Materials and Devices for Efficient Waste Heat RecoveryNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$199,989August 1, 2026July 31, 2028Amin Nozariasbmarznsf.gov
ERI: Improving predictions of pharmaceutical degradation byproduct formation in sediments as a non-point source of trace organic contamination in riversNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$199,986August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Kevin R Rochensf.gov
ERI: Evaluation of the Immune Response to Lyme Disease Antigens Using Bacterially-Derived Outer Membrane VesiclesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$199,984June 1, 2024May 31, 2027Stephanie M Curleynsf.gov
EAGER: Generative AI for Synthetic Population Generation for Disaster Impact AssessmentNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$199,976December 1, 2024November 30, 2027Shangjia Dongnsf.gov
ERI: Engineering Amino Acid-Anchored 2D Silicoaluminophosphates and Aluminosilicates for Advanced Adsorption and Biomedical ApplicationsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$199,973August 1, 2025July 31, 2027Shaowei Yangnsf.gov
ERI: Mechanistic Insights into Process-Microbial Interactions in Partial Denitrification-Anammox Systems (PD/A) for High-Nitrate Wastewater TreatmentNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$199,972August 1, 2026July 31, 2028Juliana Abrahamnsf.gov
NSF/FDA SIR: Towards the Establishment of a Validation Framework for Wearable Motion Analysis Systems: Development and Evaluation of an Open-Design Sync PlatformNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$199,967September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Damiano Zanottonsf.gov
EMBRACE-AGS-Seed: Quantification of Halogen Emission Impacts on Atmospheric Oxidation Rates in Urban AtmospheresNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$199,965June 1, 2024May 31, 2026Demetrios Pagonisnsf.gov
EMBRACE-OCE-Seed: Temperature and oxygen partial pressure effect on aerobic metabolism and carbon flux of vertically migrating salpsNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$199,952September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Lloyd Truebloodnsf.gov
ERI: Better by Design: Rational Design and Synthesis of Alloy (Electro)Catalysts Atom-by-AtomNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$199,946August 1, 2023July 31, 2026Ian T McCrumnsf.gov
ERI: Autonomous Personalized Control of Lower Limb Exoskeletons using Impedance Regulation and Trajectory ShapingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$199,946July 1, 2023June 30, 2027Mojtaba Sharifinsf.gov
ERI: Engineering self-assembled responsive materials by employing light-driven shapeshifting of colloidal particlesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$199,934June 1, 2023May 31, 2027Nabila Tanjeemnsf.gov
ERI: Developing an Impedimetric Immunosensor for Characterization of PhagocytosisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$199,934June 1, 2026May 31, 2028Yuhao Qiangnsf.gov
NSF/FDA SiR: Assessment of microbubble-induced stresses with mechanophoresNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$199,930September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Kenneth B Badernsf.gov
ERI: Creating Stable and Periodic Arrays of Molecular-Scale Liquid:Liquid Interfaces for Chemical ReactionsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$199,921September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Jian Liunsf.gov
ERI: Solubility-Boosting Effect of Lattice Impurities in Anisotropic CrystalsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$199,897May 15, 2023April 30, 2026Gerard Capellades Mendeznsf.gov
ERI: Nanoscale Photo-Magnetic Energy Transfer Modulation to Restore the Homeostatic Functioning of the Damaged EndotheliumNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$199,895August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Santaneel Ghoshnsf.gov
ERI: Modeling Development of Calcium Superionic ConductorsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$199,876July 1, 2026June 30, 2028Hong Fangnsf.gov
ERI: A Multimodal Embedding Framework for Enhanced In Silico Antimicrobial Peptide DiscoveryNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$199,868May 1, 2026April 30, 2028Jesus A Beltran Verdugonsf.gov
ERI: Single-mode Electromagnetic Resonance (SMER) Heating for the Ultrafast and Uniform Rewarming of Cryopreserved OrgansNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$199,867April 15, 2024April 30, 2027Zhiquan Shunsf.gov
ERI: Effects of urban water infrastructure and proximate soil profiles on coupled surface-subsurface hydrologyNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$199,841March 15, 2024December 31, 2026Kun Zhangnsf.gov
Discovering How Stress Induced Histomorphogenesis Effects the Long-term Leaching from an Implanted Medical Device using Phase Field ModelsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$199,824January 1, 2024June 30, 2026Martin Tanakansf.gov
ERI: Simultaneous Interactions between Gases, Liquids, and Adsorbents in Adsorbent-Coated MicrochannelsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$199,786May 1, 2024April 30, 2027Darshan G Pahinkarnsf.gov
ERI: Unravel Charge Transfer Mechanisms in the Bulk and at Interphases and Interfaces of Ionogel Solid Electrolytes for High-Power-Density All-Solid-State Li Metal BatteriesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$199,746August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Beibei Jiangnsf.gov
ERI: High-Temperature Thermochemical Energy Storage Using Doped Calcium ManganitesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$199,734August 1, 2025July 31, 2027Rahul R Bhosalensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Coupled Effects of Density, Microstructure, and Ion Selectivity for Clay MembranesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$199,631December 1, 2025November 30, 2028Michael A Malusisnsf.gov
ERI: Renewable Water Harvesting Using Tunable Solid Bio-Desiccants for Low-Energy RegenerationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$199,516May 1, 2026April 30, 2028Venkateswara R Kodensf.gov
ERI:Elucidating the Mechanism and Effects of Enhanced Thermal Ablation of Tissues by Microbubble Assisted High Intensity Focused UltrasoundNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$199,266May 1, 2023April 30, 2026Aswin Gnanaskandannsf.gov
ERI: Evaluating Single-Walled Zeolitic Nanotubes for Separation Applications: Adsorption and Transport via Molecular SimulationsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$199,186August 1, 2023July 31, 2026Kevin R Hinklensf.gov
ERI: Wake interactions past two roughness elements in close proximity to a surfaceNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$198,202April 1, 2023September 30, 2026Ali M Hamednsf.gov
2026 NSF Mind, Machine and Motor Nexus (M3X) Principal Investigators' Meeting; Alexandria, Virginia; February 2026NSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$197,950September 1, 2025February 29, 2028Fabrizio Serginsf.gov
ERI: Dynamics and Rupture of Liquid Bridges Between Particles Under Extension, Shear, and Vibration via Lattice Boltzmann SimulationsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$197,785June 1, 2025May 31, 2027Kevin W Conningtonnsf.gov
ERI: Free surface and flexibility effects in partially-submerged bioinspired propulsionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$197,407April 1, 2024March 31, 2027Leah Mendelsonnsf.gov
ERI: AQUABOT: Advancing Water Quality Monitoring with an Intelligent Bot via Integrated Learning and Decision-MakingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$197,022August 15, 2026July 31, 2028Abdullah Al Redwan Newaznsf.gov
ERI: Characterizing and improving algae-derived biofuel droplet burningNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$196,995January 1, 2024July 31, 2025Yunye Shinsf.gov
ERI: Mechanistic understanding of neural stem cell paracrine activity and extracellular vesicle secretion directed by wireless electrical stimulationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$196,966July 1, 2023June 30, 2026Metin Uznsf.gov
ERI: Morphology-Governed Transport Phenomena in Biomass Gasification: A Pore-Resolved CFD StudyNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$196,850March 1, 2026February 29, 2028Dongyu Liangnsf.gov
NSF/FDA SiR: Development of a Regulatory Science Tool for Virtual Design of Novel Ventricular Pump StrategiesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$195,291August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Karen D May-Newmannsf.gov
ERI: Experimental Investigation of Heat/Mass Transfer Associated with Ignition and Combustion of Biopolymer Nanocomposites in 3D Printing to Improve Their Fire SafetyNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$193,608July 1, 2024November 30, 2024Ruiqing Shennsf.gov
ERI: Experimental Investigation of Heat/Mass Transfer Associated with Ignition and Combustion of Biopolymer Nanocomposites in 3D Printing to Improve Their Fire SafetyNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$193,608October 1, 2024August 31, 2027Ruiqing Shennsf.gov
ERI: FUNDAMENTAL GAS-PHASE AND HETEROGENOUS COMBUSTION KINETICS OF HYDROGEN-RICH FUELSNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$193,395April 1, 2025March 31, 2027Kamal Kumarnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Elements: Discrete Simulation of Flexible Structures and Soft RobotsNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (OAC)2022$191,187September 1, 2022November 30, 2025Andrew P Sabelhausnsf.gov
ERI: Representation of Braille Characters and Graphical Patterns using Dynamic Tactile DisplaysNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$187,881June 1, 2022May 31, 2025Maryam Etezadbrojerdinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Improving Zero-Shot Learning of Manufacturing Anomalies by Leveraging Textual SourcesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$185,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Lei Chennsf.gov
Structural Dynamics Identification Using Motion Estimation and Video MagnificationNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$184,849February 1, 2022August 31, 2023Zhu Maonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: CEDAR--Short Wave Infrared Imaging of the Meinel 0-0 Auroral and the Metastable Helium 1083 nm Airglow Emissions for Auroral Physics and Aeronomy StudiesNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$182,031October 15, 2024September 30, 2027Xian Lunsf.gov
Planning: FIRE-PLAN: Planning the future of the Fire and Smoke Model Evaluation ExperimentNSFBIO - Core Programs2023$181,218November 1, 2023October 31, 2027Timothy J Brownnsf.gov
ISS: Collaborative Research: Acoustic Wave Manipulation of Solder-Joint Defects in Reduced-Gravity EnvironmentsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$178,474September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Zhenhua Tiannsf.gov
MRI: Acquisition of Low Velocity Impact Tester for Advanced Materials Research and EducationNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$177,244September 1, 2022August 31, 2025Shaik Zainuddinnsf.gov
EAGER SitS: Quantifying the value of information for sensor placements to improve soil signals for agricultural water managementNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$176,777April 1, 2024September 30, 2025Ashok Mishransf.gov
ERI: RUI: Wavefront shaping through flexible multicore fiber bundles for coherent light focusing and imaging in neurophotonicsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$173,904June 1, 2023May 31, 2026Joshua Brakensf.gov
Collaborative Research: SitS: Improving Rice Cultivation by Observing Dynamic Soil Chemical Processes from Grain to Landscape ScalesNSFGEO - Core Programs2022$172,466January 1, 2023December 31, 2026Daniel Sousansf.gov
ISS: Collaborative Research: Acoustic Wave Manipulation of Solder-Joint Defects in Reduced-Gravity EnvironmentsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$171,525September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Qing Haonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: SitS: Improving Rice Cultivation by Observing Dynamic Soil Chemical Processes from Grain to Landscape ScalesNSFGEO - Core Programs2022$169,044January 1, 2023December 31, 2026Mason O Stahlnsf.gov
GOALI/Collaborative Research: Control-Oriented Modeling and Predictive Control of High Efficiency Low-emission Natural Gas EnginesNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$166,992October 1, 2022October 31, 2024Javad Mohammadpour Velninsf.gov
GOALI: Development of Next Generation MXene-based Li-S Batteries with Practical Operating TemperaturesNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$166,888October 1, 2022May 31, 2024Vibha Kalransf.gov
Collaborative Research: Elements: Multiparticle collision dynamics simulations of mesoscale hydrodynamic interactions in complex soft materials and environmentsNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2023$166,264September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Jeremy Palmernsf.gov

Organizations

OrganizationPlaceNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA0$04$18.4 million
Northwestern University at ChicagoChicago, IL0$06$16.8 million
American Association for the Advancement of ScienceWashington, DC0$01$15.7 million
University of ChicagoChicago, IL0$04$13.6 million
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment StationCollege Station, TX0$012$10 million
University of Michigan at Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI0$013$9.2 million
South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyRapid City, SD0$03$6.9 million
University of Colorado at BoulderBoulder, CO0$09$6.8 million
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA0$010$5.7 million
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA0$09$5.5 million
University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX0$010$5.4 million
New York UniversityNew York, NY0$04$4.8 million
North Dakota State University FargoFargo, ND0$02$4.5 million
Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT0$04$4.3 million
Stanford UniversityStanford, CA0$06$4.1 million
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT0$05$4 million
Georgia Tech Research CorporationAtlanta, GA0$06$3.9 million
University of South Carolina at ColumbiaColumbia, SC0$06$3.7 million
Boise State UniversityBoise, ID0$03$3.7 million
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI0$08$3.6 million
University of WashingtonSeattle, WA0$09$3.6 million
Board of Regents, NSHE, obo University of Nevada, RenoReno, NV0$04$3.5 million
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI0$07$3.3 million
Washington UniversitySaint Louis, MO0$05$3.2 million
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA0$04$2.8 million
University of Maryland, College ParkCollege Park, MD0$07$2.8 million
University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN0$07$2.7 million
Tufts UniversityMedford, MA0$05$2.7 million
University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA0$03$2.6 million
University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA0$05$2.6 million
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD0$05$2.6 million
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy, NY0$05$2.6 million
University of Kansas Center for Research IncLawrence, KS0$03$2.4 million
University of FloridaGainesville, FL0$05$2.3 million
Arizona State UniversityScottsdale, AZ0$05$2.2 million
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN0$08$2.2 million
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA0$05$2 million
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUrbana, IL0$04$2 million
Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS0$03$2 million
University of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln, NE0$05$2 million
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI0$04$2 million
Clemson UniversityClemson, SC0$07$1.9 million
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester, MA0$05$1.9 million
National Academy of SciencesWashington, DC0$02$1.9 million
University of DelawareNewark, DE0$04$1.8 million
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityDaytona Beach, FL0$04$1.8 million
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN0$05$1.8 million
Pennsylvania State Univ University ParkUniversity Park, PA0$05$1.7 million
University of Massachusetts LowellLowell, MA0$04$1.7 million
Columbia UniversityNew York, NY0$03$1.7 million
Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH0$04$1.6 million
Rutgers University New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ0$03$1.6 million
University of California Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA0$02$1.6 million
University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX0$05$1.5 million
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA0$07$1.5 million
University of MississippiUniversity, MS0$02$1.5 million
Trustees of Boston UniversityBoston, MA0$04$1.5 million
University of KentuckyLexington, KY0$04$1.4 million
University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla, CA0$03$1.3 million
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA0$04$1.3 million
Bates CollegeLewiston, ME0$01$1.3 million
Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OK0$05$1.3 million
Washington State UniversityPullman, WA0$02$1.3 million
Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR0$05$1.3 million
University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR0$04$1.3 million
University of Alaska Fairbanks CampusFairbanks, AK0$03$1.3 million
University of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MA0$04$1.2 million
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY0$04$1.2 million
University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI0$03$1.2 million
University of TulsaTulsa, OK0$01$1.2 million
Southern UniversityBaton Rouge, LA0$01$1.2 million
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ0$03$1.2 million
Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton, MI0$05$1.1 million
University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IL0$02$1.1 million
University of North TexasDenton, TX0$04$1.1 million
Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PA0$03$1.1 million
Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken, NJ0$06$1.1 million
University of Alabama TuscaloosaTuscaloosa, AL0$03$988,630
Regents of the University of Michigan - DearbornDearborn, MI0$03$984,047
Colorado School of MinesGolden, CO0$03$976,344
University of Oklahoma Norman CampusNorman, OK0$02$971,914
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL0$03$963,399
SUNY at BuffaloAmherst, NY0$05$915,876
The National GEM ConsortiumAlexandria, VA0$02$855,224
Brown UniversityProvidence, RI0$02$852,499
University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT0$03$837,367
Oakland UniversityRochester, MI0$03$816,313
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT0$03$800,000
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, NJ0$02$800,000
Jackson State UniversityJackson, MS0$01$800,000
Rowan UniversityGlassboro, NJ0$04$799,885
University of Tennessee ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN0$04$796,242
Rochester Institute of TechRochester, NY0$02$774,225
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL0$03$770,000
University of California at DavisDavis, CA0$02$760,820
University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, MO0$02$735,000
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA0$02$702,879
Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA0$02$698,621
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA0$02$685,889
Temple Univ of the CommonwealthPhiladelphia, PA0$02$679,994

Funding by fiscal year

Fiscal yearNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
20260$082$46,662,551
20250$0161$76,673,003
20240$0170$81,837,139
20230$0158$48,904,942
20220$0117$52,926,926

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 542 awards here
PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)20-558NSF47.041November 10, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 542 awards here
National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)25-540NSF47.041November 17, 2026$2 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 542 awards here
Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure23-520NSF47.041January 21, 2027$1 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 542 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)24-573NSF47.041January 26, 2027$1.5 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 542 awards here
GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH (GCR)24-527NSF47.041February 8, 2027$3.6 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 542 awards here
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-124-598NSF47.041February 8, 2027$20 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 542 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 542 awards here
Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)26-506NSF47.041March 2, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 542 awards here
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL)24-586NSF47.041April 6, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 542 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows24-528NSF47.041April 13, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 542 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 542 awards here
Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS)25-533NSF47.041April 14, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 542 awards here
EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)24-588NSF47.041June 1, 2027$3.2 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 542 awards here
Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)22-586NSF47.041July 28, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 542 awards here
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)23-601NSF47.041August 18, 2027$500,000Same assistance listing 47.041 as 542 awards here
Engineering Research Initiation (ERI)24-590NSF47.041September 16, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 542 awards here
Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science24-503NSF47.041October 13, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 542 awards here
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR)23-598NSF47.041October 19, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 542 awards here
Transport Phenomena (TP)PD-26-366YNSF47.041August 20, 2076Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 542 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.