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 Regents of the University of Minnesota, operating through its Office of Sponsored Projects Administration, received a $150,000 research grant award from a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center, with a performance period extending through January 7, 2029. The contract calls for execution of a balanced science program informed by discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and congressional direction. Work will be performed at the university's Minneapolis, Minnesota campus. No set-aside designation was utilized for this competitive award, which was executed on January 8, 2026.

The University of Minnesota brings substantial research capabilities to this engagement, having established itself as a premier land-grant research institution with extensive experience delivering federally-funded research across diverse scientific domains since its registration to receive federal awards in 2002. The institution's recent contract portfolio demonstrates significant expertise in biomedical research, environmental science, and technical services, with prior work spanning evidence-based practice methodologies, bioaerosol imaging, genomic sequencing, and satellite imagery processing for agencies including the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Veterans Affairs, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This award positions the university to contribute to the funding agency's strategic research priorities through its multidisciplinary faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and established track record of successful federal research execution.

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