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 International University, a public research university and Hispanic-Serving Institution located in Miami, Florida, has been awarded a $98,699 grant for research by a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center. The award, issued on August 26, 2025, is structured as a grant for research with an ultimate completion date of August 25, 2028. The contract calls for FIU to execute a balanced science program informed by discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and congressional direction. The award carries no set-aside designation, reflecting FIU's competitive selection based on merit and institutional capabilities. Work will be performed at FIU's Miami, Florida location.

FIU's selection aligns with its demonstrated expertise as a comprehensive research university with substantial federal contracting and grant experience across multiple scientific disciplines. The university has established track records delivering advanced research, technical services, and specialized infrastructure support to federal agencies including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense entities, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. This research grant represents FIU's continued engagement in addressing critical national challenges through innovative scientific investigation and leverages the institution's diverse disciplinary expertise spanning engineering, computer science, environmental studies, biomedical research, and social sciences.

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