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 Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines (Colorado School of Mines) received a $150,000 research grant awarded on December 22, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of December 21, 2028. The contract, which uses no set-aside designation, supports the execution of a balanced science program developed in accordance with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and congressional direction. The awardee will serve as a key partner and enabler within the funding agency's research ecosystem, leveraging its established expertise in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The work will be performed at Colorado School of Mines' location in Golden, Colorado.

Colorado School of Mines, a public research university with extensive federal contracting experience since 2001, brings considerable institutional capacity to this award. The university maintains active grant portfolios exceeding $30 million annually across multiple federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, and NASA, with particular strength in materials science, geosciences, environmental science, and advanced engineering research. This research grant aligns with the institution's demonstrated capabilities in supporting national priorities through collaborative research networks and direct federal partnerships, positioning it to effectively execute the balanced science program objectives over the three-year performance period.

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