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.…

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RFSUNY), operating as Stony Brook University, received a $1.15 million research grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) on March 25, 2025, for the Nano-IR Spectroscopy and Imaging Facility. The grant, which carries no set-aside designation and is scheduled for completion by March 24, 2029, supports research infrastructure and capabilities at Stony Brook University's location in Stony Brook, New York. This award aligns with NSF's broader mission to execute a balanced science program informed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and to advance discovery across emerging fields through cross-disciplinary research opportunities.

The Nano-IR Spectroscopy and Imaging Facility investment reflects NSF's commitment to providing researchers with state-of-the-art instrumentation to support investigations in nanoscale material characterization and imaging science. As a major public research institution, Stony Brook University has established a track record of successful federal research partnerships across quantum technologies, materials science, and advanced engineering. This grant will enhance the university's research infrastructure and support its role as a key partner in advancing scientific discovery across multiple disciplines, contributing to the agency's strategic objectives in science and technology development.

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. Participate as a key partner and enabler in the agency s exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of, on, and from the moon, lunar orbit, mars, and beyond. Advance discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines develop a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs, including earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness.