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.…

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has been awarded a $150,000 research grant by the Shared Services Center, a civilian federal agency, with a performance period extending through October 31, 2028. The grant, announced on November 1, 2025, supports RIT's execution of a balanced science program developed in accordance with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, in alignment with Administration priorities and Congressional direction. As a research grant rather than a traditional procurement contract, this award reflects RIT's established role as a key federal research partner and its demonstrated expertise across critical technological and scientific domains.

This award carries no set-aside designation and will be executed at RIT's primary campus location in Rochester, New York. The funding supports RIT's collaborative research initiatives and its commitment to advancing national scientific and technological capabilities through rigorous, interdisciplinary research. RIT's track record with federal agencies including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration demonstrates the institution's capacity to manage sophisticated research portfolios spanning quantum computing, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, imaging science, and other mission-critical fields. This grant positions RIT to continue its contributions to federally-supported research priorities while leveraging its academic infrastructure and specialized research capabilities.

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