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Puerto Rico: 136 NIH awards ($256.2M) and 127 NSF awards ($79.3M) to 39 organizations

Organizations in Puerto Rico hold 136 NIH awards ($256.2M) and 127 NSF awards ($79.3M) from NIH and NSF, across 39 organizations, read 2026-11-03. NIH fiscal years 2021 to 2025; NSF fiscal years 2022 to 2026.

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AwardAgencyInstitute or divisionFiscal yearAmount in windowStartEndPrincipal investigatorSource
PHSU Specialized Center in Health DisparitiesNIHNational Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities2021 to 2025$26,627,190August 25, 1997May 31, 2027NOEL, RICHARD J.reporter.nih.gov
MAINTENANCE OF THE CLOSED CPRC SPF COLONYNIHOffice of the Director, National Institutes of Health2021 to 2025$18,643,528July 1, 2016June 30, 2028SARIOL, CARLOS Areporter.nih.gov
Center for Collaborative Research in Health DisparitiesNIHNational Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities2021 to 2025$17,796,310September 1, 1997May 31, 2027FERNANDEZ-REPOLLET, EMMAreporter.nih.gov
Advancing Competitive Biomedical Research in Puerto RicoNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021 to 2025$17,719,332September 15, 2001June 30, 2027RODRIGUEZ-MEDINA, JOSE R.reporter.nih.gov
Hispanic Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research (Alliance)NIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021 to 2024$14,653,051September 2, 2020June 30, 2025LUCIANO, CARLOS A.reporter.nih.gov
Caribbean Primate Research Center ProgramNIHOffice of the Director, National Institutes of Health2021 to 2025$14,084,108April 15, 1987November 30, 2028LOPEZ, MARCOSreporter.nih.gov
Research Infrastructure: E-CORE: Research Infrastructure for AI-based Sustainable STEM Technologies in Puerto RicoNSFOffice of Integrative Activities2026$9,000,000July 15, 2026June 30, 2030Vidya Maniannsf.gov
UPR Center for Incubator and Technology Transfer (UPRCITT)NIHOffice of the Director, National Institutes of Health2023$7,897,996September 15, 2023May 31, 2028LASALDE-DOMINICCI, JOSE ANTONIOreporter.nih.gov
SJB Biomedical Research Center for Hispanic Health DisparitiesNIHOffice of the Director, National Institutes of Health2024$6,311,169September 17, 2024September 16, 2028ESTAPE, ESTELA Sreporter.nih.gov
COBRE Center for the Promotion of Cancer Health Research (CePCHe)NIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2023 to 2025$6,246,129September 19, 2023August 31, 2028BAERGA-ORTIZ, ABEL Jreporter.nih.gov
(1/2) Ponce Health Sciences University-Moffitt Cancer Center Partnership #NIHNational Cancer Institute2021 to 2025$6,055,668September 25, 2012August 31, 2028SAAVEDRA, HAROLD Ireporter.nih.gov
E-RISE RII: Cracking the developmental blueprint of life: Omics, computational science, and artificial intelligenceNSFOffice of Integrative Activities2024$5,258,180October 1, 2024March 31, 2029Riccardo Papansf.gov
Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research (Alliance)NIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2025$5,105,189September 2, 2020June 30, 2030MOROU-BERMUDEZ, EVANGELIAreporter.nih.gov
Puerto Rico NCI Community Oncology Research Program (Puerto Rico NCORP)NIHNational Cancer Institute2021 to 2025$4,943,161August 22, 2014July 31, 2026SANTOS-REYES, LUIS JAVIERreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: E-RISE: Center for AI-Driven Bioprocess Control for Cell ManufacturingNSFOffice of Integrative Activities2026$4,829,368August 15, 2026July 31, 2030Manuel Rodriguez-Martineznsf.gov
Support for University Biomedical Excellence at UPR-RPNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021 to 2023$4,808,685April 1, 2001June 30, 2025CARBALLEIRA, NESTOR MANUELreporter.nih.gov
COBRE Phase 2: Center for Neuroplasticity at the University of Puerto RicoNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021 to 2023$4,239,752July 1, 2022June 30, 2023LASALDE-DOMINICCI, JOSE ANTONIOreporter.nih.gov
UPR/MDACC: Partnership for Excellence in Cancer Research (2 of 2)NIHNational Cancer Institute2021 to 2023$4,105,373August 16, 2002August 31, 2025WEINER, BRAD Rreporter.nih.gov
Mental Health CPR: Transforming Cancer Survivors' Mental Health with Community Participatory ReachNIHNational Cancer Institute2023 to 2025$3,760,586September 20, 2023August 31, 2028CASTRO, EIDA MARIAreporter.nih.gov
COBRE PHASE III: Center for Neuroplasticity at the University of Puerto RicoNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2023 to 2025$3,511,959July 1, 2023June 30, 2028LASALDE-DOMINICCI, JOSE ANTONIOreporter.nih.gov
NSF Arecibo Center for STEM Education, Computing, and Community EngagementNSFEducation Capacity Building & Transformation Section2023$2,937,439October 1, 2023September 30, 2028Jose L Agosto Riveransf.gov
Targeting centrosome‐mitotic kinases as a novel therapeutic approach against breast cancers in Hispanic/Latinas.NIHNational Cancer Institute2022 to 2025$2,894,071September 15, 2022August 31, 2027SAAVEDRA, HAROLD Ireporter.nih.gov
G-RISE at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences CampusNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2023 to 2024$2,800,964May 1, 2023April 30, 2025CADILLA, CARMEN LYDIAreporter.nih.gov
PARTNER: Innovating AI for efficient and insightful data transformationNSFCenter Scale & Testbeds2023$2,794,342September 15, 2023August 31, 2027Sudhir Maliknsf.gov
Dengue-Zika: Correlates of Cross-Protection in Non-Human PrimatesNIHNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases2021 to 2024$2,724,960January 9, 2020December 31, 2025SARIOL, CARLOS Areporter.nih.gov
Center for Interfacial Electrochemistry of Energy Materials (CIE2M): Advancing the PREM Pathway in Puerto Rico - Nanomaterials for Sustainable Renewable EnergyNSFMaterials Research Section2024$2,711,005September 1, 2024August 31, 2030Jorge L Colónnsf.gov
RaMP: Research and Mentoring for Postbaccalaureates in Biological Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico (RaMP-UP)NSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2022$2,516,239August 15, 2022May 31, 2027Jose E Garcia-Arrarasnsf.gov
A Financial, Academic, and Socio-emotional Support Ecosystem for Talented Low-income Students in Biology, Chemistry, and PsychologyNSFScholarships, Fellowships, and Traineeships Section2023$2,499,413October 1, 2023September 30, 2028Matias J Cafaronsf.gov
Expansion of an established breeding SPF Program at CPRCNIHOffice of the Director, National Institutes of Health2024$2,491,442September 15, 2024May 31, 2029SARIOL, CARLOS Areporter.nih.gov
Puerto Rico Center for Microbiome SciencesNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2025$2,447,771May 15, 2025March 31, 2030GODOY-VITORINO, FILIPAreporter.nih.gov
Precision methylation biomarkers for cervical cancer prevention in low resource settings in Latin AmericaNIHNational Cancer Institute2021 to 2023$2,399,998September 15, 2021May 31, 2025GUERRERO-PRESTON, RAFAELreporter.nih.gov
The Caribbean Cancer Research Center on Environmental and Natural HazardsNIHNational Cancer Institute2024 to 2025$2,291,113September 20, 2024August 31, 2027ORTIZ, ANA PATRICIAreporter.nih.gov
Hispanic Clinical and Translational Research Education and Career Development ProgramNIHNational Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities2021 to 2024$2,100,588September 24, 2002April 30, 2025MARTINEZ GONZALEZ, KAREN G.reporter.nih.gov
UPR-UW PREM: Center for Advancing Research and Training for STEM SuccessNSFMaterials Research Section2024$2,100,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2030Claribel Acevedo-Veleznsf.gov
Puerto Rico Community Action Research and Engagement (PR-CARE) to Eliminate Disparities in Diagnostic of COVID-19 among Rural Underserved and Vulnerable Populations.NIHNational Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities2022 to 2023$2,091,295January 1, 2022March 24, 2025SANCHEZ, MARIZAIDAreporter.nih.gov
CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (Renewal): Enhancing Cybersecurity Research and Education in Puerto RicoNSFScholarships, Fellowships, and Traineeships Section2022$2,049,878July 15, 2022June 30, 2027Alfredo Cruznsf.gov
SARS-CoV-2 correlates of protection in a Latino-origin populationNIHNational Cancer Institute2022 to 2024$2,029,487September 30, 2020August 31, 2025SARIOL, CARLOS Areporter.nih.gov
A Model to Enhance Engineering Workforce Development in Areas of National Strategic Need through Financial, Academic, and Professional Supports for Talented, Low-Income StudentsNSFScholarships, Fellowships, and Traineeships Section2025$1,999,977October 1, 2025September 30, 2030Manuel A Jimeneznsf.gov
Cancer Prevention and Control (CAPAC) Research Training ProgramNIHNational Cancer Institute2021 to 2025$1,974,402September 1, 2019August 31, 2029ORTIZ, ANA PATRICIAreporter.nih.gov
G-RISE at Ponce Health Sciences UniversityNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2022 to 2024$1,950,683May 1, 2022April 30, 2025APPLEYARD, CAROLINE Breporter.nih.gov
Post-Hurricane Cancer Care: Patient Needs after Hurricane MariaNIHNational Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities2021 to 2022$1,936,589September 17, 2018May 31, 2023CASTRO, EIDA MARIAreporter.nih.gov
The effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and budget impact of interventions to improve the delivery of cervical cancer screening in Puerto Rico.NIHNational Cancer Institute2023 to 2025$1,791,615September 19, 2023August 31, 2028ORTIZ, ANA PATRICIAreporter.nih.gov
Precision screening in self-collected samples to reduce cervical cancer disparities among LatinasNIHNational Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities2024 to 2025$1,732,492June 1, 2024May 31, 2027GUERRERO-PRESTON, RAFAELreporter.nih.gov
Puerto Rico Collaborative Advancement of Research, Innovations, Best Practices and Equity for Children, Youth and Families (PR-CARIBE)NIHOffice of the Director, National Institutes of Health2023 to 2024$1,500,000September 22, 2023April 7, 2025SANCHEZ, MARIZAIDAreporter.nih.gov
Neuroscience Research Opportunities to Increase Diversity (NeuroID)NIHNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2021 to 2024$1,497,997September 30, 2010August 31, 2025GARCIA-ARRARAS, JOSE Ereporter.nih.gov
Effects of Tamoxifen in skeletal muscle recovery after spinal cord injury and mechanisms activated by the drugNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2022 to 2025$1,494,500April 1, 2022March 31, 2027MIRANDA, JORGE DAVIDreporter.nih.gov
Mechanisms of TWIST bHLH Transcription Factors Binding to Functional Target RegionsNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021 to 2024$1,490,000July 1, 2021June 30, 2025CADILLA, CARMEN LYDIAreporter.nih.gov
NIGMS RISE Program at the UPR Medical Sciences CampusNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021$1,425,159September 1, 2000March 31, 2024CADILLA, CARMEN LYDIAreporter.nih.gov
APE1 and Somatic Expansion in Huntington's DiseaseNIHNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2022 to 2025$1,406,505February 1, 2022January 31, 2027AYALA-PENA, SYLVETTEreporter.nih.gov
Distinct contributions of mesenchymal cell niches in the therapeutic potential of the hedgehog pathway in triple negative breast cancerNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021 to 2023$1,379,794August 1, 2020July 31, 2025DOMENECH, MARIBELLAreporter.nih.gov
High-resolution synaptic and functional connectivity mapping of a neural circuit architecture underlying a behavioral sequenceNIHNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2021$1,361,740April 15, 2021March 31, 2024SEEDS, ANDREW MICHAELreporter.nih.gov
MiR-9 regulation of beta-catenin mediated alcohol tolerance and EtOH consumptionNIHNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism2021 to 2024$1,350,000September 15, 2020August 31, 2025VELAZQUEZ, CRISTINA M.reporter.nih.gov
Increasing Discovery in Genomics for the Next generation (IDGene)NIHNational Human Genome Research Institute2022 to 2025$1,321,551September 9, 2022July 31, 2027GARCIA-ARRARAS, JOSE Ereporter.nih.gov
University of Puerto Rico STEM Asthma Awareness ProgramNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021 to 2025$1,277,123August 10, 2021July 31, 2026QUESADA, ORESTESreporter.nih.gov
LTER: Luquillo LTER VII: Understanding Ecosystem Change in Northeastern Puerto RicoNSFOrganismal Interactions & Ecology2025$1,275,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2031Jess K Zimmermannsf.gov
Semilla - planting the seeds of change for Puerto RicoNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021 to 2025$1,230,861September 1, 2021June 30, 2027CAMPOS-RIVERA, MARIBELreporter.nih.gov
Precision DNA methylation test to reduce oral cancer disparities in African Americans patients residing in low-resource settingsNIHNational Cancer Institute2023 to 2025$1,205,344September 20, 2023May 31, 2027GUERRERO-PRESTON, RAFAELreporter.nih.gov
U-RISE at the University of Puerto Rico at HumacaoNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2022 to 2024$1,138,535April 12, 2022March 31, 2025MALAVE, TANIA Mreporter.nih.gov
Implementation of School-Entry Policies for Human Papillomavirus VaccinationNIHNational Cancer Institute2021 to 2023$1,111,147December 1, 2018November 30, 2025COLON, VIVIANreporter.nih.gov
Targeting professional APCs using Fasciola hepatica FABP to suppresses inflammationNIHNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases2021 to 2023$1,106,359August 1, 2020July 31, 2025ESPINO, ANA Mreporter.nih.gov
LSAMP BD: University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority ParticipationNSFDiv. of Equity for Excellence in STEM2023$1,075,000July 1, 2023August 31, 2025Orestes Quesadansf.gov
NeuroGRAD@UPR- Neuroscience Graduate, Resilience and Affirmation Program at the University of Puerto RicoNIHNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2022 to 2025$1,033,056September 1, 2022June 30, 2027MALDONADO-VLAAR, CARMEN SARAreporter.nih.gov
NATIONAL LATINO NETWORK (NLN) FOR PRECISION MEDICINE AND HEALTH DISPARITIES RESEARCHNIHOffice of the Director, National Institutes of Health2024$1,000,000August 1, 2024March 21, 2025COLON, VIVIANreporter.nih.gov
IUSE/PFE:RED A&I: Engineering for All: Evidence-Based Transformation of the Department of Engineering Sciences and Materials at the University of Puerto Rico-MayagüezNSFEngineering Education Centers2026$1,000,000July 1, 2026June 30, 2031Aidsa I Santiago-Romannsf.gov
SCC-CIVIC-FA Track B Design for Community Resilience: Participatory Civic Technology to Close the Last-Mile Disaster Relief Gap in Puerto RicoNSFDivision Of Computer and Network Systems2023$999,999October 1, 2023September 30, 2025Soledad Gaztambide-Arandesnsf.gov
NSF Engines Development Award: Advancing biopharmaceutical technologies and manufacturing practices (PR)NSFInnovation and Technology Ecosystems2023$999,903May 15, 2023April 30, 2025David L Gulleynsf.gov
Curriculum Reform Enhanced by Course-Based ExperiencesNSFEducation Capacity Building & Transformation Section2025$998,984October 1, 2025September 30, 2030Alondra M Diaz-Lameironsf.gov
SBIR Phase II: Insu Health Design: Temperature Control SystemNSFStart-ups and Small Businesses Section2025$998,527May 15, 2025April 30, 2027Mason A Lucichnsf.gov
Equipment: MRI: Track 1: Acquisition of a Zeiss 560 VP FE-SEM for chemical and surface characterization and training.NSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$988,884September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Marco A De Jesusnsf.gov
Oral Microbiome, Nitric oxide Metabolism, and Oral and Cardiometabolic HealthNIHNational Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research2021 to 2022$985,520April 1, 2019March 31, 2025MOROU-BERMUDEZ, EVANGELIAreporter.nih.gov
Research Infrastructure: Installation of solar infrastructure to enhance research capacity and resilience to disturbance at El Verde Field StationNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2023$920,880August 15, 2023July 31, 2027Christopher Nytchnsf.gov
High-resolution synaptic and functional connectivity mapping of a neural circuit architecture underlying a behavioral sequenceNIHNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2024 to 2025$893,222April 15, 2021March 31, 2027SEEDS, ANDREW MICHAELreporter.nih.gov
Elucidating Ih Biophysical Epigenetic Modifications in VTA Dopaminergic Neurons after Contingent and Non-Contingent Cocaine AdministrationNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2022 to 2025$884,337July 15, 2022June 30, 2027JIMENEZ-RIVERA, CARLOS Areporter.nih.gov
nbInnate Immunity Responses In Monocytes: Contribution To NeurodegenerationNIHNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2021 to 2025$873,387August 1, 2021July 31, 2027CANTRES-ROSARIO, YISEL M.reporter.nih.gov
Preparing Future Faculty: RISEing to the ChallengeNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021 to 2023$808,980September 1, 2014August 31, 2025RIVERA, DAVID E.reporter.nih.gov
U-RISE at University of Puerto Rico at CayeyNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2023 to 2024$807,904April 1, 2023March 31, 2025RESTO, WILFREDOreporter.nih.gov
HSI Implementation and Evaluation Project: Strengthening Teaching and Advancing Research Partnerships to Reinforce the STEM WorkforceNSFEducation Capacity Building & Transformation Section2022$800,000April 1, 2022March 31, 2027Miguel P Méndez-Gonzáleznsf.gov
HSI Implementation and Evaluation Project: Successful Outcomes Achieved through Research in STEM (SOAR in STEM)NSFEducation Capacity Building & Transformation Section2024$800,000August 15, 2024July 31, 2028Merlis P Alvarez-Berriosnsf.gov
Ponce_Health_Sciences_University_RISE_Graduate_Training_Program.NIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021$783,892July 1, 2008June 30, 2022APPLEYARD, CAROLINE Breporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: RII Track-2 FEC: STORM: Data-Driven Approaches for Secure Electric GridsNSFOffice of Integrative Activities2023$760,106September 15, 2023August 31, 2027Fabio Andradensf.gov
Prefrontal amygdala interactions in fear conditioningNIHNational Institute of Mental Health2021 to 2022$750,000August 1, 2018April 30, 2024BRAVO-RIVERA, CHRISTIAN EMMANUELLreporter.nih.gov
Mechanisms of disparities in the natural history of oral and oropharyngeal HPV infection among persons living with HIV: the CAMPO oral cohort studyNIHNational Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research2022$747,144September 22, 2022September 21, 2025ORTIZ, ANA PATRICIAreporter.nih.gov
Lateral habenula circuit in reward/conflict mediationNIHNational Institute of Mental Health2021 to 2023$746,922April 13, 2020July 31, 2024BRAVO-RIVERA, CHRISTIAN EMMANUELLreporter.nih.gov
Bioactive cellulose-nanodiamond (CeND) scaffolds for applications in craniofacial bone tissue regenerationNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021 to 2022$745,000September 1, 2019August 31, 2025NICOLAU, EDUARDOreporter.nih.gov
Precision methylation biomarkers linked to cancer disparitiesNIHNational Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities2021$733,762September 24, 2019May 31, 2022GUERRERO-PRESTON, RAFAELreporter.nih.gov
Research Education Program on Microbes, Infections, and Cancer (REPMIC)NIHNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases2024 to 2025$718,732August 1, 2024June 30, 2029ORTIZ, ANA PATRICIAreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: CISE Crosscutting Medium: CPS: Data-Driven Travel-Demand Management Through Integrated Parking and Ridesharing Cyber-Physical SystemsNSFCSE - Core Programs2025$709,472October 1, 2025September 30, 2028Daniel Rodriguez Romannsf.gov
Mitochondria-mediated mechanisms of ferroptosis in response to cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injuryNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2022 to 2025$700,000September 1, 2022August 31, 2026TORRES-RAMOS, CARLOS Areporter.nih.gov
Posttranslational Regulation of FOXA1 in Breast CancerNIHNational Cancer Institute2023 to 2025$671,744September 1, 2023December 31, 2027FRANCO, HECTOR LUISreporter.nih.gov
Development of a novel NPY-sensitive microelectrode to detect endogenous NPY releaseNIHNational Institute of Mental Health2025$659,217December 17, 2024October 31, 2029CUNCI, LISANDROreporter.nih.gov
GOALI: Novel Plug flow Continuous Crystallizer with Diaphragm-Driven Suspension TransferNSFCivil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation2023$647,158September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Torsten Stelzernsf.gov
THE UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO AT CAYEY METAS+ : Maintaining, Engaging, and Tracking Alumni in Science and Health ResearchNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021 to 2022$624,282September 4, 2020August 31, 2024GODREAU, ISAR PILARreporter.nih.gov
U-RISE AT UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO AT PONCENIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2023 to 2024$608,019April 1, 2023March 31, 2025RUIZ-RIVERA, ABIGAILreporter.nih.gov
Unraveling the Role of MMP3 in the Cisplatin Resistance of Ovarian CancerNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2022 to 2025$605,902May 11, 2022April 30, 2027VIVAS-MEJIA, PABLO ELIASreporter.nih.gov
Build-up of beta-amyloid in the brain in Parkinson's diseaseNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2022 to 2025$605,764July 1, 2022December 31, 2026INYUSHIN, MIKHAILreporter.nih.gov
BIORETS: BioInteractionsNSFDivision of Biological Infrastructure2022$600,000February 15, 2022January 31, 2026Michelle Borreronsf.gov
NSF Engines Development Award: Advancing coastal resiliency in the Caribbean (PR, VI, FL)NSFRegional Innovation Section2023$600,000May 15, 2023April 30, 2027Miguel Velez-Rubionsf.gov
Equipment: MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of an AFM-Raman Confocal Microscope to Enhance Materials Research and Training at the University of Puerto Rico - HumacaoNSFMaterials Research Section2023$599,878September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Rolando Oyola-Martineznsf.gov
Streptococcus species as potential therapeutics for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomaNIHNational Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research2025$592,080August 1, 2025July 31, 2029DORTA-ESTREMERA, STEPHANIEreporter.nih.gov
CISE-MSI: DP: SaTC: CyIndiBee - CyberInfrastructure for video analysis of individual bee behaviorNSFCSE - Core Programs2023$590,000October 1, 2023September 30, 2027Remi Megretnsf.gov
Glial Cells and Polyamine Signaling in the Central Nervous SystemNIHNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2021 to 2024$544,086May 1, 2021July 31, 2027SKATCHKOV, SERGUEI Nreporter.nih.gov
NANOGrav@UPRM: Growing and Characterizing the NANOGrav Gravitational-Wave DetectorNSFDivision Of Physics2022$520,646August 1, 2022July 31, 2025Henri A Radovannsf.gov
Equipment: MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of GPU Cluster for AI-HSI - a campus-wide cyberinfrastructure to support AI, hyperspectral imaging, and optics research at UPRMNSFCyber, Physical, & Intelligent Systems2024$513,284September 15, 2024August 31, 2027Manuel Rodriguez-Martineznsf.gov
CAREER: Intelligent Biomarker Analysis based on Wearable Distributed ComputingNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2025$503,930April 1, 2025March 31, 2030Juan F Patarroyonsf.gov
BRC-BIO: Community Assembly and Transmission of Puerto Rican Reptile Microbiomes: Evolutionary, Ecological, and Pathogen ImplicationsNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2024$501,891June 1, 2024May 31, 2027Timothy J Colstonnsf.gov
BRC-BIO: Exploring multi-domain syntrophic symbioses in marine oxygen-depleted environmentsNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2025$501,641August 15, 2025July 31, 2028Johana Rotterovansf.gov
RISE: Enhancing Biomedical Achievement in Science and Engineering (RISE-E-BASE)NIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021 to 2022$501,222June 1, 2018May 31, 2025CASTRO, MIGUEL Ereporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: Social Predators and the Parallel Evolution of Weapon Complexity: Venom Toxins and Microbial ArsenalsNSFCell Development & Physiology2025$501,107August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Timothy J Colstonnsf.gov
CAREER: Coupled air-sea dynamics in offshore wind turbine flows with complex bathymetryNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$500,419May 1, 2025April 30, 2030Umberto Cirinsf.gov
HSI Implementation and Evaluation Project: Design of a Personalized, Gamified Virtual Experience to Strengthen Scientific Research SkillsNSFEducation Capacity Building & Transformation Section2024$500,000September 15, 2024August 31, 2027Elizabeth A Dvorskynsf.gov
Hippocampal astrocytic Kir4.1 channel function in Type 2 diabetic mice: impact on neuronal hyperexcitabilityNIHNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2021 to 2023$499,634August 1, 2021July 31, 2025MENDEZ, MIGUEL Preporter.nih.gov
Effects of environmental contaminants on anxiety-like and fear behaviors, and gut-microbiota in rodentsNIHNational Institute of Environmental Health Sciences2022 to 2023$499,478September 1, 2022August 31, 2025SIERRA, DEMETRIOreporter.nih.gov
HSI Implementation and Evaluation Project: Paradigm for Sustainability and Resilience Engineering: A Transdisciplinary, Learner-Centered, and Diversity-Focused ApproachNSFDiv. of Equity for Excellence in STEM2022$499,381July 1, 2022May 9, 2025Christopher Papadopoulosnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Arecibo C3 - Center for Culturally Relevant and Inclusive Science Education, Computational Skills, and Community EngagementNSFEducation Capacity Building & Transformation Section2023$487,452October 1, 2023November 30, 2024Wanda Diaz Mercednsf.gov
Exosome-mediated soluble insulin receptor secretion correlates with HANDNIHNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2021$485,146April 1, 2016September 30, 2023WOJNA, VALERIEreporter.nih.gov
Characterizing radial glia-like cells and their involvement in nervous system regenerationNSFCell Development & Physiology2025$477,331September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Jose E Garcia-Arrarasnsf.gov
The Enteric Glia as a Possible Target for Symptom Relief in EndometriosisNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2023 to 2025$470,400April 1, 2023March 31, 2027APPLEYARD, CAROLINE Breporter.nih.gov
Validating the mode of action of ergosterol peroxide as a selective breast cancer inhibitorNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2022 to 2025$468,116April 15, 2022March 31, 2027MARTINEZ, MICHELLE Mreporter.nih.gov
Preparing Engineering Technicians through Hands-On STEM, Credential Pathways, and Uncrewed Aircraft SystemsNSFWorkforce & Talent Continuum Section2026$466,600October 1, 2026September 30, 2029Anthony La Santansf.gov
Geospatial Explorers: Integrating Spatial Reasoning across the Curriculum in Puerto RicoNSFWorkforce & Talent Continuum Section2025$464,753September 15, 2025August 31, 2028Alexis R Torresnsf.gov
Cyanobacterial pseudo-natural products for anticancer drug discoveryNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021 to 2023$450,000September 10, 2021July 31, 2025CARO, EDUARDO JAVIERreporter.nih.gov
Roadmap for Intestinal RegenerationNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2022$447,000July 1, 2017August 31, 2025GARCIA-ARRARAS, JOSE Ereporter.nih.gov
Merging artificial intelligence (AI) and pharmacometrics to elucidate gene-drug interactions linked to clopidogrel responsiveness in genetically heterogeneous patientsNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2023 to 2025$447,000April 1, 2023March 31, 2027DUCONGE, JORGEreporter.nih.gov
BDNF in the Reward Circuit for DBS-Induced Opioid ExtinctionNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2023 to 2025$447,000April 1, 2023March 31, 2027BARRETO ESTRADA, JENNIFER LUZreporter.nih.gov
Tech-enabled Functional Health: Bridging Primary Care Gaps for Older Adults with Functional DisabilitiesNIHNational Institute of Nursing Research2025$445,936September 25, 2025June 30, 2028ORELLANO-COLON, ELSA Mreporter.nih.gov
CAREER: A Computational Framework for Integrating Trust, Shared Awareness, and Joint Action in Human-AI Driving TeamsNSFHuman Centered Computing & Education2026$441,861October 1, 2026September 30, 2031Juan F Medinansf.gov
REU Site: Combinatorics and Coding Theory in the TropicsNSFMathematical Science Section2023$435,207February 15, 2023October 31, 2027Fernando L Pineronsf.gov
Physics Beyond Standard Model with the CMS Pixel DetectorNSFPhysics Section2024$433,878August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Sudhir Maliknsf.gov
SBP: Collaborative Research: Investigating an integrative model of colonial-based identitiesNSFDivision of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences2024$423,417September 1, 2024April 25, 2025Teófilo Espada-Brignoninsf.gov
REU Site: Puerto Rico-Chemical Learning Integrated in Materials and Biomolecular applications (PR-CLIMB)NSFChemistry Section2024$414,252May 1, 2024April 30, 2027Arthur Tinoconsf.gov
Astrocyte-derived exosomes contribute to HIV neuropathogenesis.NIHNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2022 to 2023$409,750July 1, 2022June 30, 2025WOJNA, VALERIEreporter.nih.gov
Characterizing the role of ventral pallidal astrocytes in approach/avoidance conflictNIHNational Institute of Mental Health2025$409,750April 1, 2025March 31, 2027BRAVO-RIVERA, CHRISTIAN EMMANUELLreporter.nih.gov
Modulation of alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor in HIV-infected microglia and brain organoidsNIHNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2022 to 2025$407,647September 1, 2020April 30, 2026ROSARIO-RODRÍGUEZ, LESTER JOSÉreporter.nih.gov
OSIB: Neurobiology of Host Manipulation by ParasitesNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$406,441September 1, 2022August 31, 2027Mark W Millernsf.gov
Investigating the mechanism of action of antibacterial synthetic unsaturated fatty acids in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2024$405,015August 1, 2024July 31, 2027SANABRIA, DAVIDreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: EPIIC: Strategic University Practices to Expand Research (SUPER) PartnershipsNSFRegional Innovation Section2024$400,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Ubaldo M Cordovansf.gov
Collaborative Research: EPIIC: LInking Vital Ecosystems (LIVE) in Research and Economic DevelopmentNSFRegional Innovation Section2025$399,998October 1, 2025September 30, 2028Marisol Corderonsf.gov
ISS: Biomanufacturing of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Secretomes for Tissue RegenerationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$399,276December 1, 2025November 30, 2028Maribella Domenech-Garciansf.gov
Nanoscale Interaction of Engineered Quantum Dots with Cephem SkeletonNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$395,244September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Sonia J Bailon-Ruiznsf.gov
Collaborative Research: CISE-MSI: DP: IIS: Hybrid-Architecture Symbolic Parser with Neural LexiconNSFCSE - Core Programs2022$394,428October 1, 2022September 30, 2026Hilton Alers-Valentinnsf.gov
Inherited genetic factors in breast cancer predisposition and tumor presentationNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021$392,000August 1, 2018July 31, 2023DUTIL, JULIEreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: E-RISE: Center for AI-Driven Bioprocess Control for Cell ManufacturingNSFOffice of Integrative Activities2026$391,697August 15, 2026July 31, 2030Michael A Alvareznsf.gov
Cross Sectional Association of the Oral Microbiota and the Inflammasome with Oral HPV among HIV+ AdultsNIHNational Cancer Institute2021 to 2022$388,216July 7, 2021June 30, 2024PEREZ-SANTIAGO, JOSUEreporter.nih.gov
Pyk2 regulates extracellular vesicles release in GBM cells and modulates activation of tumor infiltrating myeloid cellsNIHNational Cancer Institute2024$381,843December 1, 2023November 30, 2026KUCHERYAVYKH, LILIAreporter.nih.gov
Development and Validation of an NPY-sensitive Microelectrode for Measuring NPY Release from HippocampusNIHNational Institute of Mental Health2021 to 2022$381,684September 21, 2021August 31, 2024CUNCI, LISANDROreporter.nih.gov
Advancing Trivalent Indium-Based Battery Systems: From Plating Behavior to Ion Insertion ChemistryNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$380,701March 1, 2025February 29, 2028Xianyong Wunsf.gov
Pharmacogenetic determinants of opioid addiction maintenance treatment with buprenorphine in a Caribbean Hispanic PopulationNIHNational Institute on Drug Abuse2021 to 2022$379,410April 1, 2020February 29, 2024MELIN, KYLEreporter.nih.gov
SCAMP3 as a regulator of EGFR/STAT3 axis in triple-negative breast cancerNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021 to 2023$378,402July 1, 2021June 30, 2025SUAREZ, IVETTEreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: E-RISE: Center for AI-Driven Bioprocess Control for Cell ManufacturingNSFOffice of Integrative Activities2026$375,988August 15, 2026July 31, 2030Yahya M Masalmahnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: E-RISE: Center for AI-Driven Bioprocess Control for Cell ManufacturingNSFOffice of Integrative Activities2026$374,577August 15, 2026July 31, 2030Marianne Cartagenansf.gov
Natural variation in synaptic neurotransmission of the lateral line in the blind Mexican cavefishNIHNational Eye Institute2024 to 2025$372,500September 30, 2024July 31, 2028RODRIGUEZ-MORALES, ROBERTO E.reporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: Engineering Selectivity by Catalyst Architecture ControlNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$370,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Yomaira J Pagan Torresnsf.gov
Particle Pollution Impact on Prefrontal Cortex Function During AdolescenceNIHNational Institute of Environmental Health Sciences2024$366,692April 1, 2024March 31, 2027MENDEZ, LOYDA BEATRIZreporter.nih.gov
REU Site: Research in Radio/Radar Astronomy and Atmospheric Sciences at Arecibo ObservatoryNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2022$356,985April 1, 2022March 31, 2026Carlos M Padinnsf.gov
Uncovering the DNA recognition rules of cardiac transcription factorsNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021$356,820June 1, 2018May 31, 2025RODRIGUEZ-MARTINEZ, JOSE Areporter.nih.gov
IQ-Bio-REU: Interdisciplinary and Quantitative Biology Research Experience for UndergraduatesNSFDivision of Biological Infrastructure2022$347,015March 15, 2022February 28, 2026Juan S Ramirez-Lugonsf.gov
CREST-PRP: Effects of Metals on Reproduction in a Molluscan Model SystemNSFDiv. of Equity for Excellence in STEM2023$338,834October 1, 2023September 30, 2025Jonathan L Crooke Rosadonsf.gov
CREST-PRP: Ecohydrology in the Anthropocene: Hydrometeorological Controls of Physical and Biogeochemical Processes in Chronically Stressed EcosystemsNSFDiv. of Equity for Excellence in STEM2023$338,255October 1, 2023May 2, 2025Solimar Pinto-Pacheconsf.gov
Microglia facilitate glioma progression through the Pyk2 and FAK signalingNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021$330,781September 1, 2017August 31, 2023KUCHERYAVYKH, LILIAreporter.nih.gov
G-RISE at the University of Puerto Rico Rio PiedrasNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2024$328,527May 9, 2024April 30, 2025CARBALLEIRA, NESTOR MANUELreporter.nih.gov
Emerging Technologies Research Laboratory Examining Psychological, Neurological, and Physiological IdentifiersNSFSBE Office of Multidisciplinary Activities2024$325,000August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Yamil O Ortiznsf.gov
Caregivers-Patients Support to Cope with Advanced-CancerNIHNational Cancer Institute2024 to 2025$312,157August 1, 2024July 31, 2029TORRES-BLASCO, NORMARIEreporter.nih.gov
THS: Using Twitter and Big Data Analytics to Track and Predict Health ConditionsNIHNational Library of Medicine2021$308,431September 17, 2015August 31, 2025RODRIGUEZ, MANUELreporter.nih.gov
Postdoctoral Fellowship: CREST-PRP: Soil Arthropods as Biosensors of Environmental in Caribbean Terrestrial Coastal EcosystemsNSFEducation Capacity Building & Transformation Section2024$307,116June 15, 2024July 31, 2026Gloria M Ortiznsf.gov
Postdoctoral Fellowship: CREST-PRP: Ecophysiological response of tidal freshwater tree ecosystem engineers to chronic thermal, hydric, and salinity stressors in the Caribbean.NSFEducation Capacity Building & Transformation Section2024$307,095July 1, 2024June 30, 2026Elix Hernandeznsf.gov
SBIR Phase I: Introduction of a Novel Chemical Protein Filtration Method for Aquaculture ProductionNSFStart-ups and Small Businesses Section2026$304,645September 1, 2026February 29, 2028David Mirandansf.gov
MRI: Acquisition of X-Ray Diffraction SystemNSFDivision Of Materials Research2022$304,098September 1, 2022August 31, 2023Wilfredo Otanonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Rhizomatic Nexus: Cultural Dimensions of Ecological InstabilityNSFSBE Office of Multidisciplinary Activities2024$303,010November 1, 2024October 31, 2027Patria C Lopez de Victoriansf.gov
Genotoxicity and immunogenicity of the uropathogenic specific protein (USP) in the gutNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2024 to 2025$302,612April 1, 2024February 29, 2028BAERGA-ORTIZ, ABEL Jreporter.nih.gov
HSI Pilot Project:Diversificadas y Valientes (DIVAS) in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) EnvironmentsNSFEducation Capacity Building & Transformation Section2023$300,000August 15, 2023May 31, 2027Josee Vedrine-Pauleusnsf.gov
EAGER: Advancing AI Workforce Development and Community Engagement: CAHSI's NAIRR-Based Initiatives for Hispanic-Serving InstitutionsNSFOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure2025$300,000January 1, 2025January 31, 2027Nayda G Santiagonsf.gov
ADVANCE Catalyst: Virtual Observatory of Culture for Equity in Academia at the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras (VoCEA)NSFDiv. of Equity for Excellence in STEM2023$299,999August 1, 2023May 2, 2025Carla E Restreponsf.gov
RII Track-4:NSF: Design of Bioresponsive Liquid Crystal Droplets for Sensing in Cellular EnvironmentsNSFOffice of Integrative Activities2024$299,902November 15, 2024October 31, 2027Claribel Acevedo-Veleznsf.gov
IRES Track I: STEM Advancement through International Learning (SAIL)NSFOffice of International Science and Engineering2022$298,992June 15, 2022May 31, 2026Dorcas I Torres-Padillansf.gov
Assessment of small molecules as covalent inhibitors of Rac/Cdc42NIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2024 to 2025$298,000April 1, 2024March 31, 2028VLAAR, CORNELIS Preporter.nih.gov
SBIR Phase I: Detecting clinical trial communication behavior and preference patterns at a large scale to predict and improve clinical trial participant retentionNSFStart-ups and Small Businesses Section2024$293,188September 15, 2024August 31, 2026Andres F Callensf.gov
REU Site: Molecular Aspects of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UPR (UPR-MAPS)NSFDivision Of Chemistry2022$291,594April 1, 2022March 31, 2026Torsten Stelzernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Testing Critical Zone Controls on Mountain-Scale Relief in a Tropical ClimateNSFGEO - Core Programs2022$284,503June 1, 2022May 31, 2026Kenneth S Hughesnsf.gov
Investigating the therapeutic potential of CB2 in modulation of inflammation in the mammary gland during lactationNIHEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development2022$282,665September 1, 2022July 31, 2025PEREZ LASPIUR, JULIANAreporter.nih.gov
EPSCoR Research Fellows: NSF: Biomass-Derived Carbon Electrodes for Capacitive Deionization and Critical Material Recovery: Mechanistic Characterization and ImplementationNSFOffice of Integrative Activities2026$277,886January 1, 2027December 31, 2028Paola A Baldaguez Medinansf.gov
SBIR Phase I: Insu Health Design: Temperature Control SystemNSFTranslational Impacts2022$276,000October 1, 2022October 31, 2023Mason A Lucichnsf.gov
STTR Phase I: Hand-Held Induction Heaters for Pancreatic and Prostatic Cancer TreatmentNSFStart-ups and Small Businesses Section2024$275,000October 1, 2024September 30, 2026Jorge L Castro Torresnsf.gov
SBIR Phase I: Optimizing Safety and Fuel Efficiency in Autonomous Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) of Uncooperative ObjectsNSFTranslational Impacts2024$274,999February 1, 2024October 31, 2024Axel Garciansf.gov
Collaborative Research: HSI Pilot Project: PRACTICE - Performance Refinement through AI Correction in Technical Writing for Chemical and Electronics EngineeringNSFEducation Capacity Building & Transformation Section2024$271,000September 15, 2024August 31, 2027Ubaldo M Cordovansf.gov
Pyk2 inhibition mitigates immunosuppressive environment and enhances therapeutic response to immune checkpoint inhibitors in GBMNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2024 to 2025$261,738April 1, 2024March 31, 2028KUCHERYAVYKH, LILIAreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: Research Infrastructure: CCRI: ENS: Enhanced Open Networked Airborne Computing PlatformNSFCSE - Core Programs2023$260,919May 15, 2023April 30, 2027Kejie Lunsf.gov
LEAPS-MPS: Exploration and Development of Transition Metal Complexes and Their Application in Undergraduate Laboratory SettingsNSFChemistry Section2023$249,999September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Joan Roquensf.gov
Enhancing Biomedical Education and Research through the Acquisition of an Electron Paramagnetic Resonance InstrumentNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2024$249,951August 1, 2024July 31, 2025TINOCO, ARTHUR DAVIDreporter.nih.gov
Neuroprotection against Gulf War Illness by an alpha 7 nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor modulatorNIHNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2021 to 2022$249,170May 15, 2020April 30, 2024SABEVA, NADEZHDAreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: Characterizing Iron Deposits in Puerto Rico to Elucidate Metal Transport and Magnetite Mineralization Processes in Skarn SystemsNSFGEO - Core Programs2022$248,406August 1, 2022July 31, 2027Thomas R Hudginsnsf.gov
SBIR Phase I: Continuous Water in Fuel Emulsification to Decrease Fuel Consumption and Increase Brake Thermal Efficiency in a Diesel Engine for Maritime ApplicationNSFStart-ups and Small Businesses Section2022$245,692March 15, 2022November 30, 2023Boris F Blancovichnsf.gov
Cytation 5 Multimode Imaging System for UPR at Mayaguez Biomolecular Chemistry FacilitiesNIHNational Institute on Aging2024$244,901April 1, 2024March 31, 2025CARMONA, JOSE Areporter.nih.gov
Flow cytometer for analysis of immune and other cell typesNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2024$243,119August 1, 2024July 31, 2025DHARMAWARDHANE, SURANGANIEreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: LTREB Renewal: RUI: Cyclic vs. anthropogenic causes of long-term variation in the regeneration of tropical forests with contrasting latitude and diversityNSFOrganismal Interactions & Ecology2023$240,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2028Jess K Zimmermannsf.gov
HSI Pilot Project: Enhancing Undergraduate Engineering Education Using an Integrated Additive Manufacturing ApproachNSFDivision Of Undergraduate Education2022$239,542October 1, 2022March 31, 2026Diolinete C Gerenansf.gov
Transitional MARC-U-STAR-UPRM toward a Diversity Enhancement restructuringNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021$235,412June 15, 1991May 31, 2023RIOS-VELAZQUEZ, CARLOSreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: NSF R2I2: Managing Invasive Caribbean Pine to Reduce Wildfire Risk in Puerto RicoNSFGEO - Core Programs2025$231,652September 1, 2025August 31, 2027Diana Guzman-Colonnsf.gov
MBQ-167 derivatives as antimetastatic cancer agents.NIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2023 to 2025$230,950May 2, 2023April 30, 2027DHARMAWARDHANE, SURANGANIEreporter.nih.gov
Targeting breast cancer progressionNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021$228,690September 10, 2008September 30, 2022DHARMAWARDHANE, SURANGANIEreporter.nih.gov
Confocal Raman Microscope AcquisitionNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2024$225,059July 1, 2024June 30, 2025BARRIONUEVO, DANILOreporter.nih.gov
Equipment: Enhancing Physics Education: Integrating Immersive Virtual Reality and Modern Physics Experiments into the Teaching-Learning ProcessNSFEducation Capacity Building & Transformation Section2024$200,000September 1, 2024May 31, 2027JAVIER PALOMINO-GARATEnsf.gov
ERI: Dual-Phase Redox-Driven Electrochemical System for Heavy Metal Detection and Water DesalinationNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$200,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2027Paola A Baldaguez Medinansf.gov
Unlocking Students Potential in Programming with Coding BootcampsNSFDivision Of Undergraduate Education2024$199,999April 1, 2024March 31, 2026DIANA M LOPEZ-ROBLEDOnsf.gov
HSI Pilot Project: Empowering Puerto Rican STEM Futures: Connecting Students to Successful CareersNSFDiv. of Equity for Excellence in STEM2024$199,956June 1, 2024May 2, 2025Narcisa Mezansf.gov
RAPID: The black urchin (Diadema antillarum) massive resurgent die-off: Causes, demographic and community consequencesNSFDivision Of Ocean Sciences2023$199,919December 15, 2022September 30, 2024Carlos Toledo-Hernandeznsf.gov
Equipment: Strengthening Instrumentation Education at UPR Carolina: Implementing New Resources and Practical Training for Industry 4.0NSFEducation Capacity Building & Transformation Section2024$199,140October 1, 2024September 30, 2026Narcisa Mezansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Implementation Grant: Leading Inclusive Transformation in Geoscience via an Intercultural Network of Learning Ecosystems - LIT GEONSFGEO - Core Programs2024$192,739March 15, 2024May 9, 2025Angel A Acosta-Colonnsf.gov
Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)NSFScholarships, Fellowships, and Traineeships Section2022$188,500September 1, 2022August 31, 2027Raul E Macchiavellinsf.gov
Equipment: Strengthening Instrumentation Education at UPR Mayaguez Implementing New Resources and Practical Training for Computer Science and Engineering CoursesNSFEducation Capacity Building & Transformation Section2025$185,175October 1, 2025December 31, 2026Wilfredo E Lugo-Beauchampnsf.gov
Understanding the effects of experimental brain injury to extinction of active avoidanceNIHNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2021$182,802April 1, 2021May 31, 2025SIERRA, DEMETRIOreporter.nih.gov
Equipment: Advancing Undergraduate Biological Sciences with Fluorescence ImagingNSFEducation Capacity Building & Transformation Section2025$165,248October 1, 2025September 30, 2027Ivelisse Irizarrynsf.gov
Prefrontal Modulators of Stress-induced Extinction Impairment in Female RatsNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2025$156,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2029PORTER, JAMES T.reporter.nih.gov
Innovative technology for elimination of microbubbles during hemodialysis treatmentsNIHNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases2022$150,000September 1, 2022February 29, 2024RIVERA, MANUELreporter.nih.gov
The transcription factor basonuclin-1, a new player in the progression of triple-negative inflammatory breast cancerNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2025$149,000August 6, 2025July 31, 2029PETERSON, ESTHER Areporter.nih.gov
URISE at the University of Puerto Rico Rio PiedrasNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2024$130,364April 1, 2024March 31, 2025CARBALLEIRA, NESTOR MANUELreporter.nih.gov
Converting Mata de Platano Field Station’s Electrical Network to Solar Power with Rainwater Collection System for Sustainable Biological Research.NSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2025$122,617April 15, 2025March 31, 2027Rafael A Salgado-Mangualnsf.gov
RAPID: Population Assessment and Sampling of an Invasive Species Wave in Puerto Rico: Apex-Predator HypercompetitionNSFDivision Of Environmental Biology2024$122,446December 15, 2023May 31, 2025Timothy J Colstonnsf.gov
EAGER: Scaling AI Literacy through Edge AI Computing in K-12 Convergent ResearchNSFHuman Centered Computing & Education2026$118,000June 1, 2026May 31, 2027Remi Megretnsf.gov
Design of Phosphonate-based Coordination Polymers as Targeted MultidrugDelivery Systems for Bone TherapyNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021$111,750April 1, 2020December 31, 2021LOPEZ-MEJIAS, VILMALIreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: RAPID: Assessing the Resilience of Centralized and Decentralized Water Supply Infrastructure to Hurricane Fiona in Puerto RicoNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$109,924November 15, 2022May 31, 2025Walter F Silva Arayansf.gov
Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)NSFScholarships, Fellowships, and Traineeships Section2026$106,000August 15, 2026July 31, 2031Lorna G Jaramillo-Nievesnsf.gov
Integrated University of Puerto Rico Clinical Trials UnitNIHNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases2021$100,000February 1, 2007November 30, 2021ZORRILLA, CARMEN Dreporter.nih.gov
Puerto Rican Higher Education Assembly of Researchers, Thriving not Just Surviving: a Conference to Promote Student SuccessNSFDivision Of Undergraduate Education2025$100,000January 15, 2025December 31, 2025Lilliam Casillas-Martineznsf.gov
Enhancing Biomedical Infrastructure and researcher Capacity through the Acquisition of Class II, Type A2 Biosafety CabinetsNIHOffice of the Director, National Institutes of Health2025$99,526August 15, 2025August 14, 2026TINOCO, ARTHUR DAVIDreporter.nih.gov
Conference Proposal: Diversifying the 2022 AOS-BC Conference in San Juan, Puerto RicoNSFDivision Of Environmental Biology2022$99,325May 1, 2022April 30, 2023Adrianne G Tossasnsf.gov
Ventral Pallidal Circuits Governing Approach/Avoidance ConflictNIHNational Institute of Mental Health2024$96,288December 1, 2020February 28, 2025MARIA-RIOS, CRISTINA EMMAreporter.nih.gov
Novel Gold nanocarriers conjugates for microRNA delivery in ovarian cancerNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021$94,809September 7, 2018July 31, 2024BARLETTA, GABRIEL LUISreporter.nih.gov
The neuroprotective role of 4R-cembranoid during systemic inflammation.NIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021$89,585February 1, 2019January 31, 2023VELEZ-TORRES, WANDAreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: Seismic Hazard, Lithosphere Hydration, and Double-Verging Structure of the Puerto Rico Subduction Zone: A Seismic Reflection and Refraction PerspectiveNSFGEO - Core Programs2023$85,884July 1, 2023June 30, 2026Elizabeth Vanacorensf.gov
Adrenergic signaling inhibition to enhance the immunogenicity of the ovarian tumor microenvironment prior to PD-1 checkpoint therapyNIHNational Cancer Institute2021$85,329February 20, 2021August 31, 2023ARMAIZ-PENA, GUILLEROMO Nreporter.nih.gov
Effects of age and social adversity on immune status and responsiveness in a non-human primate model of human agingNIHNational Institute on Aging2023 to 2024$83,271August 15, 2023April 30, 2025SANCHEZ-ROSADO, MITCHELLreporter.nih.gov
Interaction of HIV-1 Nef and glutamate homeostasis in the nucleus accumbens during cocaine addictionNIHNational Institute on Drug Abuse2022 to 2023$76,160September 1, 2022August 31, 2024PLA TENORIO, JESSALYN GABRIELLEreporter.nih.gov
Genetic and Environmental Risks for Oral Clefts in Puerto Rican HispanicsNIHNational Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research2021$75,000August 1, 2021August 31, 2023BUXO, CARMEN J.reporter.nih.gov
Dissecting the role of amygdalo-striatal circuits in the regulation of stress and cocaine comorbidity in ratsNIHNational Institute on Drug Abuse2021 to 2022$73,256July 1, 2021June 30, 2023MORALES-SILVA, ROBERTO Jreporter.nih.gov
Puerto Rican Higher Education Researchers Association, Thriving not just Surviving (HEARTS) conferenceNSFDiv. of Equity for Excellence in STEM2022$65,686August 15, 2022July 31, 2024Lilliam Casillas-Martineznsf.gov
Biological Clocks and Social Organization Symposium Meeting Dates: July 3 through 8, 2022 in San Diego, CA.NSFDivision Of Integrative Organismal Systems2022$64,607July 1, 2022June 30, 2024Tugrul Giraynsf.gov
Community-Focused Research to Improve School Climate for Underrepresented Students in STEMNSFEducation Capacity Building & Transformation Section2024$63,846September 1, 2024April 25, 2025Maria Medina-Diaznsf.gov
Enriched environments: a multi-level integrative medicine intervention for endometriosisNIHEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development2021$60,838July 1, 2021June 30, 2023FLORES, IDHALIZreporter.nih.gov
Conference: BRIDGE: Building Research Initiatives and Developmental Growth for ExcellenceNSFDiv. of Equity for Excellence in STEM2024$53,400September 1, 2024August 31, 2025Miguel P Méndez-Gonzáleznsf.gov
UPR-Humacao MARC U-STAR Program SupplementNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021$52,964June 1, 1986May 31, 2022TRAVERSO, EDWIN Ereporter.nih.gov
Developing Foundations for Nanopore DNA Sequencing Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences at Minority-Serving InstitutionsNSFDivision Of Undergraduate Education2022$50,000June 15, 2022December 31, 2024Jose L Agosto Riveransf.gov
CIVIC-PG Track B: Co-Design of Integrated Energy and Mobility Hubs for Service and ResiliencyNSFDivision of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation2022$50,000October 1, 2022March 31, 2023Daniel Rodriguez Romannsf.gov
SCC-CIVIC-PG Track B Design for Community Resilience: Participatory Civic Technology to Close the Last-Mile Disaster Relief Gap in Puerto RicoNSFDivision Of Computer and Network Systems2023$50,000December 15, 2022May 31, 2023Soledad Gaztambide-Arandesnsf.gov
Conference: Frontiers of Living and Colloidal Active SystemsNSFMaterials Research Section2026$50,000August 1, 2026July 31, 2027Ubaldo M Cordovansf.gov
Molecular analysis of radial glial-like cells and their roles in nervous system regenerationNIHNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2024 to 2025$49,705May 1, 2024September 30, 2025MIRANDA-NEGRON, YAMIL Dreporter.nih.gov
Conference: San Juan Winter School on ConnectomicsNSFCell Development & Physiology2025$49,675March 15, 2025February 28, 2027Andrew M Seedsnsf.gov
Conference: Conference: Functional Logic of Neural circuits: diamonds in the rough (2024)NSFDivision of Information & Intelligent Systems2023$49,470July 1, 2023June 30, 2024Andrew M Seedsnsf.gov
Translation Studies of the Planet Specific Receptor Trem Like Transcript (TLT)NIHNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute2021$46,695July 1, 2020February 1, 2021WASHINGTON, A. VALANCEreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: Facilitating Broad Propagation of Computation Integration into the Undergraduate Physics Curriculum using Institutional Change ModelsNSFEducation Innovation & Translation Section2026$45,839October 15, 2026September 30, 2031Rafael A Ramosnsf.gov
Effects of losartan on mitochondria and prediabetes in rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)NIHNational Institute on Aging2021$45,320January 15, 2020December 31, 2021LOZADA DELGADO, JANICE GRISELLEreporter.nih.gov
Conference: 2025 Great Plains Operator Theory SymposiumNSFMathematical Science Section2025$40,000June 1, 2025May 31, 2026Liangqing Linsf.gov
Influence of fear conditioning prior to cocaine self-administration on cocaine seeking in adult rats: assessing the role of the frontostriatal circuits in trauma and cocaine use co-occurrenceNIHNational Institute on Drug Abuse2024$39,552July 1, 2024June 30, 2025PEREZ, YOBET Areporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: RUI: Ethics of Care and Compounded DisasterNSFDivision of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences2023$37,682May 1, 2023October 31, 2024Adriana M Garriga-Lopeznsf.gov
Conference: SF CISE Funding Opportunities for Collaborative Research in Puerto RicoNSFDivision Of Computer and Network Systems2024$36,263October 15, 2023September 30, 2024Nayda G Santiagonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: HSI Pilot Project: PRACTICE - Performance Refinement through AI Correction in Technical Writing for Chemical and Electronics EngineeringNSFEducation Capacity Building & Transformation Section2024$28,346September 15, 2024August 31, 2027Elias-Vladimir Beauchamp-Rodrigueznsf.gov
Collaborative Research: IRES: Global Flood Resilience Program - Convergent research experiences to increase resilience in flood-prone communitiesNSFOffice of International Science and Engineering2025$25,901October 1, 2025September 30, 2030Ismael Pagan-Trinidadnsf.gov
RII Track-4:@NASA: Automating Character Extraction for Taxonomic Species Descriptions Using Neural Networks, Transformer, and Computer Vision Signal Processing ArchitecturesNSFOIA-Office of Integrative Activities2023$23,927January 15, 2024December 31, 2024Alex R Van Damnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: RAPID: The fate of landslide-derived sediment following tropical cyclones: a case study of Hurricane Fiona in Puerto RicoNSFDivision Of Earth Sciences2023$21,750November 1, 2022October 31, 2023Kenneth S Hughesnsf.gov
BSM-PM: A Model For Testing Lorentz Symmetry Through Rovibrational Transitions Within The Ground State Of The HD CationNSFPhysics Section2026$19,155August 15, 2026July 31, 2027Arnaldo J Vargas Silvansf.gov
Role of CB2R Modulation in HIV-Induced Cathepsin B NeurotoxicityNIHNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2021$8,308September 1, 2020November 30, 2021ROSARIO-RODRÍGUEZ, LESTER JOSÉreporter.nih.gov
Puerto Rico Cancer Research MeetingNIHNational Cancer Institute2024$6,000July 19, 2024July 18, 2025MARTINEZ, MICHELLE Mreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: IRES Track I: Flood Resilience Program - Integrated research experiences to foster understanding on how to increase resilience in flood-prone communitiesNSFOffice of International Science and Engineering2022$5,955September 1, 2022August 31, 2025Ismael Pagan-Trinidadnsf.gov
Research Infrastructure: Enhancing the future of astrophysics in Puerto Rico with the 12-m antenna at AreciboNSFAstronomical Science Section2026$1September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Allison Smithnsf.gov

Organizations by funding

OrganizationPlaceNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
University of Puerto Rico Med SciencesSan Juan, PR57$147.3 million6$1.8 million
Ponce School of MedicinePonce, PR16$45.7 million0$0
University of Puerto Rico MayaguezMayaguez, PR5$2.7 million47$37.3 million
University of Puerto Rico-Rio PiedrasSan Juan, PR17$13.3 million29$23.1 million
Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/prSan Juan, PR10$15.6 million0$0
University of Puerto RicoSan Juan, PR1$7.9 million0$0
San Juan Bautista School of MedicineCaguas, PR1$6.3 million0$0
Lifegene-Biomarks, Inc.San Juan, PR4$6.1 million0$0
Universidad Central del CaribeBayamon, PR11$4.1 million0$0
University of Puerto Rico CayeyCayey, PR3$1.7 million4$894,789
Polytechnic University of Puerto RicoSan Juan, PR0$02$2.3 million
University of Puerto Rico at HumacaoHumacao, PR3$1.3 million3$965,564
University of Puerto Rico in PoncePonce, PR1$608,0193$1 million
Grupo Nexos Inc.San Juan, PR1$1.5 million0$0
Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research TrustSan Juan, PR0$03$1.5 million
Inter American University of Puerto Rico San JuanSan Juan, PR0$04$1.4 million
Insu Health Design, Inc.Mayaguez, PR0$02$1.3 million
Foundation for Puerto Rico, Inc.San Juan, PR0$02$1 million
University of Puerto Rico at BayamonBayamon, PR0$03$1 million
University of Puerto Rico at AguadillaAguadilla, PR0$03$952,725
Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez, IncorporadoCarolina, PR1$366,6921$466,600
University of Puerto Rico at AguadillaAguadilla, PR2$782,2990$0
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon, Inc.San Juan, PR0$01$487,452
Computer Learning Centers INCGuaynabo, PR0$01$464,753
Inter American University/puerto RicoSan Juan, PR1$405,0150$0
University of Puerto Rico at CarolinaCarolina, PR0$02$399,096
University College of Turabo (caguas,pr)Gurabo, PR1$381,6840$0
Universidad Del TuraboGurabo, PR0$01$375,988
Universidad MetropolitanaSan Juan, PR0$01$356,985
Cultimar Technologies, INCSan Juan, PR0$01$304,645
Docare LLCCarolina, PR0$01$293,188
Ihnnova LLCGuanica, PR0$01$275,000
Orbital Services Corporation LLCSanta Isabel, PR0$01$274,999
Re-Synth International, Corp.San Juan, PR0$01$245,692
Caribbean Regenerative Community Development INCSabana Grande, PR0$01$231,652
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoPonce, PR0$01$200,000
Sociedad Ambiente Marino Inc.San Juan, PR0$01$199,919
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo CampusArecibo, PR0$01$192,739
Sil Technologies, LLCRincon, PR1$150,0000$0

Funding by fiscal year

Fiscal yearNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
20260$019$20,248,331
202551$50,212,03134$18,916,115
202470$58,168,96934$13,351,353
202362$54,692,26134$16,689,836
202262$44,114,49826$10,047,098
202164$48,983,8100$0

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
Limited Competition: NIH Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hubs (REACH) (SB0 Clinical Trial Optional)RFA-OD-27-009NIH93.859November 10, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (Parent R43/R44 Clinical Trial Optional)PAR-27-039NIH93.859January 5, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (Parent R41/R42 Clinical Trial Optional)PAR-27-040NIH93.859January 5, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32)PAR-24-128NIH93.859January 25, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32)PAR-24-235NIH93.859January 25, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T34)PAR-24-236NIH93.859January 25, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
National Centers for Cryo-electron Tomography (cryoET) (R24 -Clinical Trial Not Allowed)PAR-26-138NIH93.859January 26, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
Tribal Institutional Review Board Establishment and Enhancement (TIRBEE) (R24 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)PAR-24-260NIH93.859January 27, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
Biomedical Research Environment and Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program (UC2- Clinical Trial Not Allowed)PAR-24-268NIH93.859January 27, 2027$500,000Same assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
NIH, CDC and FDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Optional)PA-27-100NIH93.859April 5, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
NIH Small Business Technology Transfer Grant (Parent STTR [R41/R42] Clinical Trial Optional)PA-27-102NIH93.859April 5, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)PA-24-185NIH93.859May 7, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)PA-24-191NIH93.859May 7, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)PA-24-194NIH93.859May 7, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)PA-24-182NIH93.859May 8, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Required)PA-24-184NIH93.859May 8, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)PAR-26-026NIH93.859May 18, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)PAR-27-002NIH93.859May 25, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
Single Source: Resource Center for the Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) ProgramPAR-28-025NIH93.859May 25, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 awards here
Limited Competition: Tribal Institutional Review Board Establishment and Enhancement (TIRBEE)PAR-28-038NIH93.859May 25, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 55 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.