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NSF program BMMB-Biomech & Mechanobiology (747900): 234 awards, $99.2M to 117 organizations

234 NSF awards ($99.2M) under the program element BMMB-Biomech & Mechanobiology (747900) to 117 organizations, fiscal years 2022 to 2026, read 2026-11-03.

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Program element code
747900
Directorate
Directorate for Engineering
Division
Civil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation

Awards

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AwardAgencyInstitute or divisionFiscal yearAmount in windowStartEndPrincipal investigatorSource
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (2022-2027)NSFOffice of Integrative Activities2022$15,682,398September 15, 2022August 31, 2027Rashada Alexandernsf.gov
MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of a System for Integrated Confocal Microscopy and Mechanical InterrogationNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$1,386,969August 1, 2023July 31, 2026Vernita D Gordonnsf.gov
In Vivo Mechanotransduction During Limb GrowthNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$734,972January 1, 2024December 31, 2027Sandra J Shefelbinensf.gov
CAREER: Nanomechanics of Bacterial Mucoadhesion and Growth on Healthy and Diseased Human Gut MucusNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$719,638August 1, 2024July 31, 2029Jingjie Yeonsf.gov
CAREER: Understanding the Dynamic Mechanical Adaptations of Bone Tissue at Small Length ScalesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$719,538May 1, 2024April 30, 2029Ottman A Tertulianonsf.gov
FORce-Mediated Cognition by Exercise (FORCE)NSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$715,500June 1, 2024May 31, 2027Taher A Saifnsf.gov
Astrocyte Acute and Chronic Responses to Dynamic Mechanical PerturbationNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$705,806September 1, 2024August 31, 2028Shelly Peytonnsf.gov
CAREER: Nonlinear Resonances of Highly Damped, Soft MaterialsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$697,643June 1, 2022May 31, 2027Mehmet Kurtnsf.gov
CAREER: Mechano-Metabolic Control of Electrical Remodeling of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Derived Engineered Heart MuscleNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$695,746May 1, 2024April 30, 2029Nathaniel Huebschnsf.gov
CAREER: Osteocyte Regulation of Bone Tissue Fracture ResistanceNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$685,033September 1, 2024August 31, 2029Chelsea M Heverannsf.gov
CAREER: Studying Tendon Cell Mechanobiology in the Native Tissue EnvironmentNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$677,682August 1, 2022July 31, 2027Spencer Szczesnynsf.gov
CAREER: Unraveling Mechanisms of Mechanical Degeneration in ElastinNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$677,533August 15, 2022July 31, 2027Anna Tarakanovansf.gov
CAREER: Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Vimentin Intermediate FilamentsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$668,729March 1, 2023February 29, 2028Alison E Pattesonnsf.gov
Study of Dynamical Mechanical Properties of Pericellular LayerNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$666,721August 1, 2022July 31, 2027Igor Sokolovnsf.gov
BRITE Relaunch: Using Cell Shape and Cytoskeletal Organization for Understanding and Predicting Cellular Force GenerationNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$661,089January 1, 2023December 31, 2026Ashok Prasadnsf.gov
Model Development for Soft Tissue Biomechanics by Full-Field Characterization and Variational System IdentificationNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$651,930July 1, 2022January 31, 2025Ellen M Arrudansf.gov
Microstructural Damage Progression in Repetitive Head TraumaNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$651,534May 15, 2022April 30, 2026Brittany Coatsnsf.gov
CAREER: The Role of Geometric and Structural Heterogeneity on Heart Left Atrium Blood-Clot DynamicsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$650,000February 1, 2025January 31, 2030Vijay Vedulansf.gov
Integrated Experimental and Computational Approach to Unveil Mechanisms of Deformation in Fibrous Biological MaterialsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$650,000January 1, 2027December 31, 2029Jacob K Notbohmnsf.gov
CAREER: Remodeling Drives Spatial Variations in Soft Tissue Mechanics and Multiscale StructureNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$649,992September 1, 2025August 31, 2030Colleen M Witzenburgnsf.gov
CAREER: Peristalsis Mechanobiology in the Uterine EndometriumNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$649,961August 1, 2025July 31, 2030Shreya A Raghavannsf.gov
CAREER: Mechanics of Biological Motor Control: Assembly, Maturation, and Repair at the Neuromuscular InterfaceNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$649,659June 1, 2023May 31, 2028Ritu Ramannsf.gov
CAREER: Deciphering Interconnectivity between Cell Cytoskeleton Forces, Mechanics, and MachineryNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$649,467July 1, 2025June 30, 2030Dana N Reinemannnsf.gov
CAREER: Multiscale Osmotic Mechanotransduction within the Intervertebral DiscNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$646,748July 15, 2022June 30, 2027Benjamin A Walternsf.gov
CAREER: Defining How Extracellular Matrix Mechanics Regulate Neutrophil FunctionNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$646,451June 1, 2025May 31, 2030Laurel E Hindnsf.gov
Understanding the Role of Mechanical Boundary Conditions on Tissue Assembly and Repair in 3D Fibrous MicrotissuesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$635,000August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Emma Lejeunensf.gov
CAREER: Novel Magnetic Material Platforms for Probing Mechanobiology in Space and TimeNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$629,538February 1, 2025January 31, 2030Elise A Corbinnsf.gov
CAREER: Advancing In Vivo Knowledge and Assessment of Cartilage Material Properties With Quantitative MRINSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$624,622September 1, 2025August 31, 2030Niccolo M Fiorentinonsf.gov
CAREER: Mechanobiology of the Chromatin Remodeling: Implications in Gene Expression, Physiology, and PathologyNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$616,634June 1, 2023May 31, 2028Soham Ghoshnsf.gov
Forcing Organization in Multicellular AssembliesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$616,151September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Deborah E Leckbandnsf.gov
CAREER: Connecting Physical Forces to Cell Migration Through Complex EnvironmentsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$615,000June 1, 2026May 31, 2031Wesley R Legantnsf.gov
Investigation of Cholinergic Signaling in Bone MechanobiologyNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$612,979January 1, 2025December 31, 2027Karl J Lewisnsf.gov
CAREER: Characterization of Vocal Fold Vascular Lesions Biomechanics using Computational ModelingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$611,658April 1, 2024March 31, 2029Rana Zakerzadehnsf.gov
Mechanisms of Stress Fracture in Human Femoral Neck through a Multiscale ApproachNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$607,732October 1, 2026September 30, 2029Tengteng Tangnsf.gov
CAREER: Biomechanical Regulation of Mesenchymal Stem Cell DifferentiationNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$606,511May 1, 2022April 30, 2028Shue Wangnsf.gov
MRI: Acquisition of a Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscope for Multi-Disciplinary Research in the State of New MexicoNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$606,132September 1, 2022August 31, 2025Tanner Schaubnsf.gov
CAREER: Temporal Dynamics of Cartilage Redox BalanceNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$600,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2028Corinne R Henaknsf.gov
BRITE Relaunch: Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Venous Valve DegenerationNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$600,000October 1, 2025September 30, 2028Shadow Huangnsf.gov
CAREER: Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury Through Cross Species Brain BiomechanicsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$600,000July 1, 2026June 30, 2031Marzieh Memarnsf.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
CAREER: Quantifying the Mechanical Role of Matrix-Bound Water in Bone through Multiscale Imaging and ModelingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$596,068May 1, 2026April 30, 2031Rachel K Surowiecnsf.gov
CAREER: A Multiscale Computational and Experimental Framework to Elucidate the Biomechanics of Infant GrowthNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$593,370July 1, 2023June 30, 2028Victor Huayamavensf.gov
CAREER: Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Uterine Growth and Remodeling During PregnancyNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$592,770May 1, 2023April 30, 2028Kyoko Yoshidansf.gov
Combining In Vitro Experiments and Computer Modeling to Study Mitochondrial Dysfunction After Brain InjuryNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$590,513September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Eric A Naumannsf.gov
Unraveling the Distinction Between Healthy and Harmful Tendon ImpingementNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$589,176October 1, 2025September 30, 2028Mark R Buckleynsf.gov
CAREER: Biomechanics of Leader CellsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$588,255February 1, 2022January 31, 2028Priscilla Hwangnsf.gov
Biomechanics of the Swimming and Chemotaxis of the LeptospiraceaeNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$587,130June 15, 2023May 31, 2027Charles W Wolgemuthnsf.gov
CAREER: Biomechanics of Tension-Induced Lung Tissue Fracture and Subsequent Pulmonary Air LeakNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$576,065January 1, 2022December 31, 2027Jinho Kimnsf.gov
CAREER: Understanding the Biomechanical Consequences of Local Tissue Defects on Aortic RuptureNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$574,881July 1, 2024June 30, 2029Matthew R Bersinsf.gov
CAREER: Tissues as Adaptive Materials: Investigating the Role of Cellular Adaptability in Tissue MechanicsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$571,140September 1, 2025August 31, 2030Haicen Yuensf.gov
CAREER: Biomechanical Characterization of Periventricular White Matter and its Age-related DegenerationNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2024$570,574June 1, 2024May 31, 2029Johannes Weickenmeiernsf.gov
Exceptional Points Enhanced Acoustic Sensing of Biological CellsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$568,480May 1, 2024April 30, 2027Xiaoyun Dingnsf.gov
CAREER: A Role for Mechanics in Regulating Cellular Crosstalk within Intervertebral Joints of the SpineNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$568,096February 1, 2022January 31, 2028Devina Walternsf.gov
CAREER: LungEx for Probing Multiscale Mechanobiology of Pulmonary Respiration-Circulation Coupling in Real-TimeNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$566,473August 15, 2023July 31, 2028Hadi Tavakoli Niansf.gov
CAREER: Musculoskeletal Modeling with Wearable Sensors and Smartphone CamerasNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$562,597March 1, 2022February 28, 2027Eni Halilajnsf.gov
Designing DNA Origami for Force-mediated Release of Molecular CargoNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$560,075July 1, 2024June 30, 2027Ian C Schneidernsf.gov
CAREER: Mechanisms of Tumor Growth-Induced Immunomechanical DysfunctionNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$555,135July 1, 2026June 30, 2031Meenal Dattansf.gov
CAREER: Understanding the Effects of Mechanical Dosing on Mesenchymal Stem Cell IdentityNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$554,890April 1, 2023March 31, 2028Sebastian Vegansf.gov
CAREER: Micromechanics and Metabolic Properties of Living Interfacial MaterialsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$553,156October 1, 2023March 31, 2027Tagbo H Niepansf.gov
Understanding How Bacteria Sense Mechanics Upon Attaching to SurfacesNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$548,102April 1, 2022March 31, 2026Vernita D Gordonnsf.gov
CAREER: Unfolding the Cortex: Biomechanics-informed Analysis of Cortical ThicknessNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$547,505March 1, 2022February 29, 2028Maria A Hollandnsf.gov
CAREER: Micromechanics and Metabolic Properties of Living Interfacial MaterialsNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$541,588February 1, 2022March 31, 2024Tagbo H Niepansf.gov
CAREER: Predictive Multiscale Modeling of Cell Migration through Pores between Endothelial CellsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$539,532August 1, 2024July 31, 2029Zhangli Pengnsf.gov
CAREER: Integrin-Mediated Mechanotransduction of Articular ChondrocytesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$537,461October 1, 2024September 30, 2027Scott Woodnsf.gov
Discovering the Biomechanics of Filamentous Fungi and their HyphaeNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$535,143May 1, 2023April 30, 2027STEVEN E NALEWAYnsf.gov
CAREER: Fundamentals of Entropy-Driven Mechanics of Flexible NanostructuresNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$531,018June 1, 2023May 31, 2028Fatemeh Ahmadpoornsf.gov
Regulation of Myometrial Smooth Muscle Contractility by Mechanical Stretch and MechanoinflammationNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$530,601October 1, 2025September 30, 2028Megan L McCainnsf.gov
Role of Aging and Diabetes Related Changes to the Extracellular Matrix on Cancer InvasionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$529,945July 1, 2026June 30, 2029Farid Alisafaeinsf.gov
CAREER: How Does the Heart Contract? A Microstructure-Based Approach to Understand Cardiac Function and DysfunctionNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$528,469May 1, 2023April 30, 2028Luigi E Perottinsf.gov
CAREER: Mechanobiology of Load-bearing InterfacesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$523,303June 1, 2023May 31, 2028Roberto C Andresen Eguiluznsf.gov
The Role of Spatial Heterogeneity in Modulating Tendon Mechanics and Cellular Responses to LoadNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$519,529August 1, 2026July 31, 2029Spencer Lakensf.gov
CAREER: Harnessing Multiscale Biophysical Cues for Engineering Adult Heart TissueNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$517,390October 1, 2025July 31, 2027Darryl A Dickersonnsf.gov
Improving T cell Production through Mechanometabolism and Control of Nutrient AvailabilityNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$515,885November 1, 2024October 31, 2027Lance C Kamnsf.gov
CAREER: Multiscale Modeling of Thrombus Formation and its Response to External LoadsNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2024$506,803September 1, 2024November 30, 2024Jifu Tannsf.gov
CAREER: Multiscale Modeling of Thrombus Formation and its Response to External LoadsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$506,803October 1, 2024October 31, 2029Jifu Tannsf.gov
CMMI-EPSRC: A Novel Multifunctional Platform to Study Cell and Nuclear MechanosensingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$505,413September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Melikhan Tanyerinsf.gov
CAREER: Linking Mechanical Forces and Energy Flow in Collective Cell MigrationNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$504,665September 1, 2026August 31, 2031Jian Zhangnsf.gov
CAREER: Understanding the Deformability of Biological Filaments from their Atomistic Level DetailsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$500,000January 1, 2022December 31, 2027Sachin Goyalnsf.gov
Artificial Intelligence Enabled Experiments and Modeling for Determining Extracellular Vesicle Mechanical Properties Towards Biomarker TechnologiesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$500,000July 1, 2026June 30, 2029Shaurya Prakashnsf.gov
CAREER: A Unified Multiscale Computational Approach to Model Vein Graft FailureNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$500,000August 1, 2026July 31, 2031Abhay Bangalore Ramachandransf.gov
Mechanobiology of Viral Infections: Exploring Strain-Activated Calcium Channels in Lung FibroblastsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$497,000May 1, 2025April 30, 2028Karin Wuertz-Kozaknsf.gov
CAREER: Photoacoustic-Brillouin microscopy for multimodal mechanical imaging of tumor growthNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$493,098November 15, 2025October 31, 2029Jitao Zhangnsf.gov
Understanding and Manipulating Mechanics-Based Collagen Synthesis to Advance Functional BiomaterialsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$493,046May 1, 2022April 30, 2027Ronald K Junensf.gov
CAREER: Impacts of Intracellular and Extracellular Hydraulic Environments on Mammalian Cell Migration in Confined SpacesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$492,743October 15, 2022August 31, 2027Yizeng Linsf.gov
Probing the Active Tensioning Response Under Sustained Strain in Epithelial CellsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$489,874October 1, 2025September 30, 2028Ruiguo Yangnsf.gov
Causes and Effects of Friction in Collective Cell MigrationNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$484,719August 1, 2022July 31, 2026Jacob K Notbohmnsf.gov
CAREER: The Role of Basement Membrane Stiffness in Regulating Kidney FiltrationNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$481,588October 1, 2021September 30, 2026Nicholas Ferrellnsf.gov
Elucidating the Impact of Matrix Viscoelasticity on Growth Factor Regulated Cell FateNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$480,237August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Esther W Gomeznsf.gov
MRI: Acquisition of Broadband and All-in-One Optical Workstation for Micro-scale Vibration and Topography MeasurementNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$479,500November 15, 2022October 31, 2024Zhangxian Dengnsf.gov
The Influence of Macromolecule Accumulation on Cartilage Mechanics and Chondrocyte HealthNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$475,811September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Mark R Buckleynsf.gov
Biomechanical Regulation of Intranuclear Elastography and Gene Location in Single CellsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$462,332September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Corey P Neunsf.gov
CAREER: Origami-inspired design for a tissue engineered heart valveNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$455,718July 1, 2024June 30, 2029Brandon J Tefftnsf.gov
CAREER: Probing Multiscale Growth Dynamics in Filamentous Cell WallsNSFMathematical Science Section2022$450,000April 1, 2022March 31, 2028Min Wunsf.gov
MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of a Micro-Computer Tomography SystemNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$450,000October 1, 2023September 30, 2026Farhad Jazaeinsf.gov
NSF-SNSF: Advancing Predictive In Silico Models of Bone HealingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$446,453October 1, 2025September 30, 2029Hannah L Daileynsf.gov
Deciphering Mechanisms of Mechanotransduction in Astrocyte ReactivityNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$446,411March 15, 2022August 31, 2025Pamela J VandeVordnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanical Phase Transitions Organizing Cartilage FunctionNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$420,000June 1, 2025May 31, 2028Itai Cohennsf.gov
Cell-Matrix Memory and Remodeling in Cross-Environment Cell InvasionNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$419,750August 1, 2022July 31, 2025Amit Pathaknsf.gov
Elucidating the myocardial energy demand-supply-production feedback systemNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$416,955June 15, 2023May 31, 2027Lik Chuan Leensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Development of an in Silico Full Leaf Model Validated by ExperimentsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$413,342September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Corey S O'Hernnsf.gov
Experimental and Computational Investigation of Mechanisms Governing Soft Tissue InterfacesNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$411,736August 15, 2022December 31, 2025Corinne R Henaknsf.gov
Probing Cellular Dynamic Mechanobiology Using Human Cardiomyocytes on a Stimuli-Responsive Nano-Topographic SubstrateNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$406,551November 1, 2021October 31, 2026Zhen Mansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Biomechanics of Epithelial Tissue Homeostasis, Collapse, and EversionNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$405,426July 1, 2023June 30, 2027Richard B Dickinsonnsf.gov
Understanding Regulators of Collagen Crosslinking Enzymes for Tendon FormationNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$402,341May 1, 2022April 30, 2027Nathan R Schielensf.gov
NSF-SNSF: Morphogenesis by design: an integrated mechanobiology framework for the sculpting of architected biological tissuesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$400,000April 1, 2025March 31, 2029Nikolaos Bouklasnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Studying Mechanics of Tissue Boundary Formation with Experiments and TheoryNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$400,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Jianping Funsf.gov
CAREER: Unifying Neuroscience and Biomechanics Paradigms for Modeling Brain and Muscle Responses to Mechanical ImpactsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$399,269October 1, 2024October 31, 2028Suman K Chowdhurynsf.gov
Design Rules Linking Tear Film Lipid Composition to Mechanical Stability and Lubrication of the EyeNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$398,609July 1, 2026June 30, 2029Younjin Minnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanics of the Topologically Complex Nuclear EnvelopeNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$393,371August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Tanmay P Lelensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Biomechanics of Epithelial Tissue Homeostasis, Collapse, and EversionNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$393,106July 1, 2023June 30, 2027Tanmay P Lelensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanoregulation of Amnion Patterning through Activation of Bone Morphogenetic Protein SignalingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$390,593October 1, 2023September 30, 2027Yi Zhengnsf.gov
CAREER: Characterization of the Strain Rate-Dependent Mechanical Behavior of the Cell-Cell Adhesion InterfaceNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$389,397October 1, 2024December 31, 2027Ruiguo Yangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Experiments and Modeling of the Fluid Flow of Beating Eukaryotic FlagellaNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$382,255August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Xiang Chengnsf.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
RUI: Mechanoregulation of Collective Cell Migration in Biomimetic MicroenvironmentsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$377,755September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Shue Wangnsf.gov
The Role of Cellular Mechanical Oscillations in Triggering Cell MigrationNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$376,859October 1, 2022September 30, 2025Zhongkui Hongnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Intra- and Extra-Cellular Mechanisms of Right Ventricular Stiffening and their Role on the Organ ScaleNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$373,596March 1, 2025February 29, 2028Manuel K Rauschnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: An Integrated Experimental and Computational Twin Approach to Characterize Blood Vessel MechanicsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$370,721September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Lei Fannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Multiscale Cardiomyocyte Mechano-AdaptationNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$364,137June 1, 2023May 31, 2027Patrick Alfordnsf.gov
Astrocyte Mechanobiology Following Central Nervous System Injury Revealed By Magnetically Active HydrogelsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$354,234September 1, 2022February 28, 2027Peter Galiensf.gov
ENG-BIOTECH: Collaborative Research: Data-driven Mechanomics to Uncover Age-related Mechanoregulation of BoneNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$352,015February 1, 2025January 31, 2028Gunes Uzernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: The Role of Tension in the Digestion of Blood ClotsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$349,237May 1, 2024April 30, 2027Valerie Tutwilernsf.gov
Cooperativity Between Hair Cells And Role Of Noise In The Spontaneous Generation Of Sounds By The Inner EarNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$348,286August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Julien Meaudnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Exploring Flagellar Mechanics to Advance Bacterial Locomotion and Nanorobotic PropulsionNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$342,325August 1, 2025July 31, 2028MinJun Kimnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Microengineered Tumor-Mimetic Collagen Landscapes to Test the Role of Prognostic Structural Cues on Cell Migration Through the Extracellular MatrixNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$340,722June 15, 2022May 31, 2026Vinay V Abhyankarnsf.gov
3D Mechanical Modeling of Epithelial Stratification and TurnoverNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$338,480May 1, 2023April 30, 2026Mary Lisa L Manningnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Development of an in Silico Full Leaf Model Validated by ExperimentsNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2024$336,380September 1, 2024July 31, 2025Adam B Roddynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Development of an in Silico Full Leaf Model Validated by ExperimentsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$336,380July 1, 2025December 31, 2027Adam B Roddynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Investigating the Role of Aging and Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Collagen Network Impairments on Fracture Behavior Across Physiological and Fall Strain RatesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$328,416July 15, 2025June 30, 2028Owen Kingstedtnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Integrated Analysis of Mechanical and Biochemical Effects in Breast Tumor MicroenvironmentNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2022$326,000September 1, 2022February 28, 2027Hossein Tavanansf.gov
EAGER: Towards a Homeostatic Nanobio-Hybrid Mechanical SystemNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$323,000September 1, 2022August 31, 2025Henry Hessnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Exploring Flagellar Mechanics to Advance Bacterial Locomotion and Nanorobotic PropulsionNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$303,117August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Henry Funsf.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: Integrated Analysis of Mechanical and Biochemical Effects in Breast Tumor MicroenvironmentNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$299,785September 1, 2022August 31, 2025Gary Lukernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Predictive Modeling of Coupled Nanoparticle-Membrane Mechanics as Determinants of Endocytic PathwaysNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$298,403September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Samaneh Farokhiradnsf.gov
ENG-BIOTECH: Collaborative Research: Data-driven Mechanomics to Uncover Age-related Mechanoregulation of BoneNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$297,984February 1, 2025January 31, 2028Danielle Wunsf.gov
Coordination and Force Transmission of Beating CiliaNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$284,857March 1, 2025February 29, 2028Philip V Baylynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Effect of Hormones on the Accumulation, Response, and Repair of Fatigue Damage in Anterior Cruciate LigamentsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$284,274August 1, 2026July 31, 2028Stephen H Schlechtnsf.gov
Elastic Fiber Regeneration Potential During Postpartum HealingNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$284,266November 1, 2022June 30, 2025Kristin S Millernsf.gov
CAREER: Engineering instructive niches to precisely guide single stem cellsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$280,001August 15, 2022January 31, 2026Jae-Won Shinnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Predictive Modeling of Coupled Nanoparticle-Membrane Mechanics as Determinants of Endocytic PathwaysNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$279,964September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Catherine Fromennsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Multiscale Cardiomyocyte Mechano-AdaptationNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$279,606June 1, 2023May 31, 2026Anna Grosbergnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Intra- and Extra-Cellular Mechanisms of Right Ventricular Stiffening and their Role on the Organ ScaleNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$279,376March 1, 2025February 29, 2028Matthew R Bersinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Microengineered Tumor-Mimetic Collagen Landscapes to Test the Role of Prognostic Structural Cues on Cell Migration Through the Extracellular MatrixNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$276,437June 15, 2022May 31, 2026Edward Brownnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Experiments and Modeling of the Fluid Flow of Beating Eukaryotic FlagellaNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$276,326August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Xin Yongnsf.gov
CDS&E: Collaborative Research: Scalable Deep Learning-Based Quantitative Ultrasound TomographyNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$275,111August 1, 2022July 31, 2025Weihua Sunsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanics of the Topologically Complex Nuclear EnvelopeNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$274,870October 1, 2025December 31, 2027Ashutosh Agrawalnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Extreme Mechanics of the Human Brain via Integrated In Vivo and Ex Vivo Mechanical ExperimentsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$274,297April 1, 2024March 31, 2027Michael D Shieldsnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Investigating the Role of Aging and Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Collagen Network Impairments on Fracture Behavior Across Physiological and Fall Strain RatesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$270,189July 15, 2025June 30, 2028Caitlyn J Collinsnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Effect of Hormones on the Accumulation, Response, and Repair of Fatigue Damage in Anterior Cruciate LigamentsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$263,500August 1, 2026July 31, 2028Spencer Szczesnynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Studying Mechanics of Tissue Boundary Formation with Experiments and TheoryNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$249,894September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Teng Zhangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: The Role of Tension in the Digestion of Blood ClotsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$240,412May 1, 2024April 30, 2027Nathan E Hudsonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Extreme Mechanics of the Human Brain via Integrated In Vivo and Ex Vivo Mechanical ExperimentsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$236,425April 1, 2024March 31, 2027Curtis L Johnsonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanical Phase Transitions Organizing Cartilage FunctionNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$230,000June 1, 2025May 31, 2028Moumita Dasnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Real-time Sensing of Extracellular Matrix Remodeling during Fibroblast Phenotype Switching and Vascular Network Formation in Wound HealingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$224,791October 1, 2022September 30, 2027Blake Johnsonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Changes and Impact of Right Ventricle Viscoelasticity Under Acute Stress and Chronic Pulmonary HypertensionNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$222,313July 1, 2023October 31, 2025Zhijie Wangnsf.gov
CAREER: Engineering instructive niches to precisely guide single stem cellsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$219,999December 15, 2025December 31, 2027Jae-Won Shinnsf.gov
ERI: Toward Unfolding the Effect of Brain Sex Variations in Biomechanics of Traumatic Brain InjuryNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$216,000February 1, 2022January 31, 2025Marzieh Memarnsf.gov
ERI: A Computational and Experimental Approach to Establishing Multiscale and Multiphasic Structure-Function Mechanisms of Muscle StiffnessNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$216,000June 1, 2023May 31, 2026Benjamin Wheatleynsf.gov
ERI: The Role of a Novel Mechanosensitive Channel Modulator in InflammationNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$216,000May 15, 2023April 30, 2026Chilman Baensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Coordination and Force Transmission of Beating CiliaNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$215,113March 1, 2025February 29, 2028Chad G Pearsonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: An Integrated Experimental and Computational Twin Approach to Characterize Blood Vessel MechanicsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$215,001September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Zhijie Wangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Extreme Mechanics of the Human Brain via Integrated In Vivo and Ex Vivo Mechanical ExperimentsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$206,132March 15, 2026March 31, 2027Kshitiz Upadhyaynsf.gov
ERI: Reimagining the Use of Animal Models in Musculoskeletal ResearchNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$200,000July 1, 2022June 30, 2025Arthur J Michaleknsf.gov
ERI: Multi-Scale Modeling of Cell-Matrix Mechanical Interactions in Endothelial Cell Network AssemblyNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$200,000May 15, 2022April 30, 2024Kinjal Dasbiswasnsf.gov
CDS&E: Collaborative Research: Scalable Deep Learning-Based Quantitative Ultrasound TomographyNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$200,000August 1, 2022July 31, 2025Rajkumar Kettimuthunsf.gov
ERI: Mechanical Characterization of the Interfascicular Matrix of Patellar Tendon in Shear and Transverse TensionNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$200,000May 1, 2024April 30, 2027Ryan A Rosarionsf.gov
ERI: Understanding the Fallopian Tube's Shape and Physical Environment to Improve Embryo Culture for Fertility TreatmentNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$200,000July 1, 2026June 30, 2028Mojtaba Azadi Sohinsf.gov
ERI: Investigating How Tissue Stiffness and Fluid Flow Coordinate to Regulate Lymphatic Capillary Growth and FunctionNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$199,995February 1, 2022January 31, 2025Catherine F Whittingtonnsf.gov
ERI: Competition in Cell Collisions: Towards Engineerable Living InterfacesNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$199,982July 1, 2025June 30, 2027Jennifer A Mitchelnsf.gov
ERI: Investigating the Continuum of Cell Spheroid Biomechanical Behavior with Spheroid SizeNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$199,952September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Joanna Dahlnsf.gov
ERI: Biological Effects of Low-Frequency, Low-Intensity Ultrasound on Endothelial Cell and Macrophage Co-CultureNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$199,940May 1, 2024April 30, 2027Olivia Boermannsf.gov
ERI: A Systematic Engineering Approach to Understanding How Mechanical Stimuli Shape Plant Growth and Lodging ResistanceNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$199,844June 1, 2026May 31, 2028Christopher J Stubbsnsf.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: Multiscale Electromechanical Modeling of Stomach Motility and Structure for Advancing Digital Twin ModelsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$199,208June 15, 2025May 31, 2027Lei Shinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Changes and Impact of Right Ventricle Viscoelasticity Under Acute Stress and Chronic Pulmonary HypertensionNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$198,438July 1, 2023June 30, 2027Reza Avazmohammadinsf.gov
ERI: Investigation of the Effect of Venous Valve Morphology on Fluid Flow Conditions and DiseaseNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$192,521February 1, 2022January 31, 2025Matthew S Ballardnsf.gov
CAREER: Harnessing Multiscale Biophysical Cues for Engineering Adult Heart TissueNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$180,155June 1, 2022December 31, 2025Darryl A Dickersonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ISS: Real-time Sensing of Extracellular Matrix Remodeling during Fibroblast Phenotype Switching and Vascular Network Formation in Wound HealingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$175,000October 1, 2022September 30, 2027Shayn Peirce-Cottlernsf.gov
CAREER: Integrin-Mediated Mechanotransduction of Articular ChondrocytesNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$172,252August 15, 2022November 30, 2024Scott Woodnsf.gov
CAREER: Mechanical Forces on the Nuclear Linker of Nucleoskeleton to Cytoskeleton (LINC) ComplexNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$147,630October 1, 2022April 30, 2024Daniel Conwaynsf.gov
CAREER: Characterization of the Strain Rate-Dependent Mechanical Behavior of the Cell-Cell Adhesion InterfaceNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$147,510October 1, 2022November 30, 2024Ruiguo Yangnsf.gov
ERI: Integration of Computational Modeling and Machine Learning for Clot MechanicsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$138,893October 1, 2024August 31, 2026Jifu Tannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: The Role of Tension in the Digestion of Blood ClotsNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$137,585May 1, 2024April 30, 2027Brittany Bannishnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Extreme Mechanics of the Human Brain via Integrated In Vivo and Ex Vivo Mechanical ExperimentsNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2024$132,633April 1, 2024May 31, 2026Kshitiz Upadhyaynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Changes and Impact of Right Ventricle Viscoelasticity Under Acute Stress and Chronic Pulmonary HypertensionNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$115,117August 15, 2025June 30, 2027Zhijie Wangnsf.gov
DARE Conference: Transformative Opportunities for Modeling in Neurorehabilitation; Los Angeles, California; March 3-4, 2023NSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$100,000December 15, 2022June 30, 2023Francisco J Valero-Cuevasnsf.gov
Conference: ElevateHER: Engineering Innovations for Women's Health DiscoveryNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$99,837April 1, 2024March 31, 2026Shreya A Raghavannsf.gov
FDA Scholar Program: Characterizing Leaching of Hazardous Material from Polymeric BiomaterialsNSFDivision Of Materials Research2022$99,805May 1, 2022June 30, 2023Martin Tanakansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Changes and Impact of Right Ventricle Viscoelasticity Under Acute Stress and Chronic Pulmonary HypertensionNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$83,351July 1, 2023June 30, 2026Naomi C Cheslernsf.gov
CAREER: Unifying Neuroscience and Biomechanics Paradigms for Modeling Brain and Muscle Responses to Mechanical ImpactsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$71,412September 1, 2023April 30, 2025Suman K Chowdhurynsf.gov
ERI: Integration of Computational Modeling and Machine Learning for Clot MechanicsNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$60,835July 1, 2023January 31, 2025Jifu Tannsf.gov
Conference: Fostering Innovation through Enhanced Understanding of Healthcare Equity and Inclusion: A National Design Competition in Rehabilitation and Assistive DevicesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$49,948February 15, 2024January 31, 2027Anita Singhnsf.gov
2024 Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference; Lake Geneva, Wisconsin; 11-14 June 2024NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2024$49,906April 1, 2024March 31, 2025Brittany Coatsnsf.gov
Conference: IACM 2nd Mechanistic Machine Learning & Digital Engineering for Computational Science, Engineering & Technology (MMLDE-CSET); El Paso, Texas; 24-27 September 2023NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$49,885July 1, 2023June 30, 2024John F Chessansf.gov
Conference: Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference (SB3C 2023); Vail, Colorado; 4-8 June 2023NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$49,433June 1, 2023May 31, 2024Stavros Thomopoulosnsf.gov
Students, Diversity Events, and a Systems Workshop at the 2022 Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference (SB3C); Cambridge, Maryland; 20-23 June 2022NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$45,083June 1, 2022May 31, 2024Alisa M Clynensf.gov
Conference: Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) 2026 Annual MeetingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$45,000August 1, 2026July 31, 2027John G Falcioninsf.gov
How to Write A CAREER: Deconstructing the Award WorkshopNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$41,468March 1, 2022February 28, 2023Ronke M Olabisinsf.gov
Conference: MCELS: Advances in Basic Research and Translational Opportunities; Hilton Head, South Carolina; 26-28 March 2025NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2025$40,000December 1, 2024November 30, 2025Ron Weissnsf.gov
Workshop: Developing Community in Engineered Living Materials; Bozeman, Montana; 13 July 2023NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$39,794June 1, 2023November 30, 2024Chelsea M Heverannsf.gov
Fostering Inclusion, Innovation and Creativity: A National Design Competition in Rehabilitation and Assistive DevicesNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$36,974April 1, 2023April 30, 2024Anita Singhnsf.gov
Student Support for 2025 Summer Bioengineering Conference (SBC2025); Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico; 22-25 June 2025NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2025$34,420March 15, 2025February 28, 2026Grace O'Connellnsf.gov
Convergence Workshop on the Mechanics of BioNetworks; Boulder, Colorado; 11-13 May 2026NSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$34,199March 1, 2026August 31, 2026Franck J Vernereynsf.gov
BMES 2022 Annual Meeting “Embracing Inclusion to Advance Innovation in Healthcare and Education”; San Antonio, Texas; 12-15 October 2022.NSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$32,925October 1, 2022September 30, 2023John A Whitensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanoregulation of Amnion Patterning through Activation of Bone Morphogenetic Protein SignalingNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$32,918October 1, 2023September 30, 2026Jianping Funsf.gov
CAREER: Discovering the Mechanisms Governing Fracture in Fragile BonesNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2024$31,680October 1, 2023March 31, 2026Claire Acevedonsf.gov
Conference: 2025 Soft Condensed Matter Physics GRC/GRSNSFDivision Of Materials Research2025$30,000May 15, 2025October 31, 2025Jennifer L Rossnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Experiments and Modeling of the Fluid Flow of Beating Eukaryotic FlagellaNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$20,891August 1, 2023August 31, 2024Xin Yongnsf.gov
Participant Support for Biomechanists Outlining New Directions Workshop (USA and Italy: BOND); Naples, Italy; 24-27 September 2023NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$20,000May 1, 2023April 30, 2024Raffaella De Vitansf.gov
Conference: The 50th Northeast Bioengineering ConferenceNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$20,000March 15, 2024March 31, 2027Raviraj Natarajnsf.gov
Participant Support for the 2025 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) – Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering (CMBE) Conference; Carlsbad, California; 3-6 January 2025NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2024$20,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2025Keyue Shennsf.gov
Conference: Participant Support for the 2023 Biomedical Engineering Society - Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Conference; Palm Springs, California; 2-6 January 2023NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$19,800December 1, 2022November 30, 2023Jianping Funsf.gov
The 48th Northeast Bioengineering ConferenceNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$15,000May 1, 2022October 31, 2022Qi Wangnsf.gov
Support for Early Career Professionals to Broaden Participation at 2024 American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting; Madison, Wisconsin; 5-8 August 2024NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2024$15,000May 1, 2024April 25, 2025Kurt E Beschornernsf.gov
Conference: Stem Cells, Cell Therapies, and Bioengineering in Lung Biology and DiseasesNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2025$15,000May 1, 2025April 30, 2026Amy L Ryannsf.gov
Conference: Stem Cells, Cell Therapy and Bioengineering in Lung Biology and Diseases 2023NSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$13,831August 1, 2023July 31, 2024Amy L Ryannsf.gov
Fostering Inclusion, Innovation and Creativity: A National Design Competition in Rehabilitation and Assistive DevicesNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$12,992May 1, 2022July 31, 2023Anita Singhnsf.gov
Participant Support for Biomechanics Career Kickstarter Award for the 2025 American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; 13-16 August 2025NSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$11,995June 15, 2025May 31, 2026Kurt E Beschornernsf.gov
Conference: 49th Northeast Bioengineering ConferenceNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$10,886August 1, 2023July 31, 2024Kenneth A Barbeensf.gov
Conference: Gordon Research Conference on Biomechanics in Vascular Biology and Disease; South Hadley, Massachusetts; 6-11 August 2023NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$10,200May 1, 2023August 31, 2023Hanjoong Jonsf.gov
Travel Support for Orthopedic Research Society (ORS) Musculoskeletal Biology Workshop; Snowbird, Utah; 23-27 July 2022NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$10,000July 1, 2022June 30, 2023Teresita Bellidonsf.gov
2023 Cardiac Physiome Workshop; Irvine, California; 24-26 April 2023NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$10,000April 1, 2023December 31, 2024Naomi C Cheslernsf.gov
Workshop on Musculoskeletal Biology at the 50th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society; Midway, Utah; 22-27 July 2023NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$10,000July 1, 2023June 30, 2024Teresita Bellidonsf.gov
Workshop on Engineering Innovation for Health; Houston, Texas; 2024NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2023$10,000September 1, 2023April 25, 2025Gang Baonsf.gov
2024 Signal Transduction in Engineered Extracellular Matrices Gordon Research Conference and Seminar; Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, New Hampshire; 20-26 July 2024NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2024$10,000May 1, 2024April 30, 2025Shelly Peytonnsf.gov
Conference: 5th Council of Chairs Biomedical Engineering Education Summit; Newark, New Jersey; 29-31 May 2024NSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2024$10,000May 1, 2024April 25, 2025Bryan J Pfisternsf.gov
Gordon Research Conference 2025 on Biomechanics in Vascular Biology and Disease (GRC 2025 BVBD); Ventura, California; 20-25 July 2025NSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2025$10,000June 15, 2025May 31, 2026Tzung Hsiainsf.gov
Participant Support for Gordon Research Seminar & Gordon Research Conf on Signal Transduction in Engineered Extracellular Matrices; Les Diablerets, Switzerland; 30 May-5 June 2026NSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2026$10,000May 1, 2026October 31, 2026Kelly Stevensnsf.gov
CAREER: Photoacoustic-Brillouin microscopy for multimodal mechanical imaging of tumor growthNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2024$9,034July 1, 2024December 31, 2025Jitao Zhangnsf.gov
Participant Support for MechBio Symposium 2024; Boulder, Colorado; 17-18 August 2024NSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2024$7,100August 15, 2024July 31, 2026Debanjan Mukherjeensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanics of the Topologically Complex Nuclear EnvelopeNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2024$4,356August 1, 2024December 31, 2025Ashutosh Agrawalnsf.gov

Organizations

OrganizationPlaceNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
American Association for the Advancement of ScienceWashington, DC0$01$15.7 million
University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX0$04$2.9 million
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI0$05$2.8 million
Washington UniversitySaint Louis, MO0$06$2.8 million
Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH0$05$2.3 million
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI0$05$2.2 million
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY0$04$2.2 million
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY0$05$2.1 million
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT0$05$1.9 million
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment StationCollege Station, TX0$05$1.7 million
University of Colorado at BoulderBoulder, CO0$05$1.7 million
University of Michigan at Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI0$05$1.6 million
Columbia UniversityNew York, NY0$05$1.6 million
University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN0$04$1.5 million
Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO0$03$1.5 million
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN0$03$1.5 million
Pennsylvania State Univ University ParkUniversity Park, PA0$03$1.4 million
Tufts UniversityMedford, MA0$02$1.4 million
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, NJ0$04$1.4 million
University of RochesterRochester, NY0$03$1.3 million
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUrbana, IL0$02$1.3 million
University of California - MercedMerced, CA0$03$1.2 million
Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT0$03$1.2 million
Trustees of Boston UniversityBoston, MA0$02$1.2 million
University of Vermont & ST Agric CollegeBurlington, VT0$02$1.2 million
Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken, NJ0$03$1.2 million
SUNY at BinghamtonBinghamton, NY0$04$1.2 million
University of DelawareNewark, DE0$03$1.1 million
Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PA0$02$1.1 million
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA0$02$1.1 million
Rochester Institute of TechRochester, NY0$03$1.1 million
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA0$02$1.1 million
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA0$03$989,659
University of New HavenWest Haven, CT0$02$984,266
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA0$04$961,391
Rowan UniversityGlassboro, NJ0$02$909,124
Boise State UniversityBoise, ID0$02$831,515
University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IL0$02$819,533
University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX0$02$816,000
University of FloridaGainesville, FL0$02$804,695
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA0$02$782,732
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA0$01$734,972
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA0$01$719,538
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT0$02$713,342
University of WashingtonSeattle, WA0$01$697,643
University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT0$01$677,533
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester, MA0$02$649,995
University of MississippiUniversity, MS0$01$649,467
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA0$02$630,601
Univ of North Carolina Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC0$01$615,000
New Mexico State UniversityLas Cruces, NM0$01$606,132
North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC0$01$600,000
Regents of the University of Michigan - DearbornDearborn, MI0$01$599,056
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN0$01$596,068
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityDaytona Beach, FL0$01$593,370
University of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH0$01$590,513
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA0$01$588,255
University of ArizonaTucson, AZ0$01$587,130
University of Pittsburgh at PittsburghPittsburgh, PA0$03$568,583
Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL0$02$567,638
University of New EnglandBiddeford, ME0$01$537,461
The University of Central Florida Board of TrusteesOrlando, FL0$01$528,469
University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM0$01$517,390
Florida International UniversityMiami, FL0$02$516,535
University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR0$01$504,665
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI0$01$455,718
University of MemphisMemphis, TN0$01$450,000
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX0$02$448,271
Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PA0$01$446,453
Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PA0$02$415,940
University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA0$04$414,425
Regents of the University of IdahoMoscow, ID0$01$402,341
University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA0$01$398,609
Rutgers University New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ0$01$349,237
Georgia Tech Research CorporationAtlanta, GA0$01$348,286
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX0$01$342,325
New York UniversityNew York, NY0$01$336,380
San Diego State University FoundationSan Diego, CA0$02$330,118
University of AkronAkron, OH0$01$326,000
Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC0$02$299,629
University of Texas HLTH Sci CTR HoustonHouston, TX0$01$297,984
Indiana UniversityBloomington, IN0$01$284,274
University of Texas at DallasRichardson, TX0$01$284,266
SUNY at BuffaloAmherst, NY0$01$276,326
University of Alabama TuscaloosaTuscaloosa, AL0$01$275,111
Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX0$01$274,870
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD0$01$274,297
East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC0$01$240,412
Southern Illinois University at CarbondaleCarbondale, IL0$01$216,000
University of Colorado DenverAurora, CO0$01$215,113
Clarkson UniversityPotsdam, NY0$01$200,000
University of ChicagoChicago, IL0$01$200,000
Lafayette CollegeEaston, PA0$01$200,000
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA0$01$200,000
Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown, CT0$01$199,982
University of Massachusetts BostonDorchester, MA0$01$199,952
Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityTeaneck, NJ0$01$199,844
Kennesaw State University Research and Service FoundationKennesaw, GA0$01$199,208
Utah Valley UniversityOrem, UT0$01$192,521
South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyRapid City, SD0$01$172,252

Funding by fiscal year

Fiscal yearNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
20260$038$10,238,080
20250$049$17,684,024
20240$073$25,079,617
20230$069$17,366,945
20220$062$26,198,193

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 234 awards here
PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)20-558NSF47.041November 10, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 234 awards here
National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)25-540NSF47.041November 17, 2026$2 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 234 awards here
Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure23-520NSF47.041January 21, 2027$1 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 234 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)24-573NSF47.041January 26, 2027$1.5 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 234 awards here
GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH (GCR)24-527NSF47.041February 8, 2027$3.6 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 234 awards here
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-124-598NSF47.041February 8, 2027$20 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 234 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 234 awards here
Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)26-506NSF47.041March 2, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 234 awards here
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL)24-586NSF47.041April 6, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 234 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows24-528NSF47.041April 13, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 234 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 234 awards here
Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS)25-533NSF47.041April 14, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 234 awards here
EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)24-588NSF47.041June 1, 2027$3.2 millionSame assistance listing 47.041 as 234 awards here
Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)22-586NSF47.041July 28, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 234 awards here
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)23-601NSF47.041August 18, 2027$500,000Same assistance listing 47.041 as 234 awards here
Engineering Research Initiation (ERI)24-590NSF47.041September 16, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 234 awards here
Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science24-503NSF47.041October 13, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 234 awards here
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR)23-598NSF47.041October 19, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 234 awards here
Transport Phenomena (TP)PD-26-366YNSF47.041August 20, 2076Not listedSame assistance listing 47.041 as 234 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.