Execute a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the national academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine, administration priorities, and direction from congress.…

Florida State University's Sponsored Research Administration Division has been awarded a $346,295 research grant by a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center, with performance scheduled through December 31, 2027. The award supports research exploring the complex interplay of soil moisture and rainfall-driven floods, with analysis of relationships across spatial scales and flood attributes. The research will be conducted at FSU's Tallahassee, Florida campus. This grant was issued without a set-aside designation, reflecting FSU's competitive selection on open market terms. The award aligns with the funding agency's broader mission to execute a balanced science program informed by National Academies guidance and congressional direction, while advancing discovery in emerging fields and developing target-user focused approaches to applied programs including Earth science applications and planetary defense.

Florida State University brings substantial research credentials to this effort, having established itself as a major research institution with Carnegie Foundation designation for doctoral/research excellence. The university maintains extensive federal partnerships across multiple agencies including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, with previous award values ranging from under $100,000 to nearly $3 million. FSU's track record encompasses diverse scientific disciplines from materials science and aerospace engineering to biomedical research and environmental studies, supported by advanced facilities including the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. This flood-related research grant leverages the university's demonstrated expertise in environmental research and its proven capacity to deliver complex scientific investigations aligned with federal priorities.

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