Grant For Research NNX15AR20G
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- This is a $336,000.00 grant awarded by the Shared Services Center, a civilian federal agency, to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on August 1, 2023. The grant is for research on the design, control, and human-robot coordination of space suits integrated with supernumerary robotic limbs. This grant is not set aside for any specific business type, indicating MIT's competitive capabilities in this research area. MIT is a premier private research university known for its...
- This federal contract award was granted by the Shared Services Center, a civilian agency, to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to conduct research on dynamic human-centered suit design. The $190,996.93 grant, which has no set-aside designation, will support the development of a computational and experimental method to evaluate the performance of integrated human-space suit systems. The research aims to create a modelling framework that can assess the impact of design changes on...
- This is a $189,151.93 training grant awarded by NASA's Shared Services Center to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The purpose of the contract is to develop quantitative metrics and methods for evaluating the health and injury risk to astronauts during extravehicular activity (EVA) operations while wearing spacesuits. The research aims to create a standardized approach for assessing spacesuit performance and informing future spacesuit design requirements to mitigate risks to...
- This federal contract award to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is focused on developing improved space suit designs to reduce injuries to astronauts during training and extravehicular activities (EVAs). The $158,323.64 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) aims to create an adjustable protection garment to enhance astronaut comfort and decrease injury risk. The research will leverage MIT's previous work on analyzing pressure, body-suit contact, and...
- This is a $553,666 grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to contribute to the development of a fully coupled cryosphere-climate model capability in MODELE and related science applications. The grant is not set aside and runs through June 10, 2026. MIT is a premier private research university that specializes in delivering advanced scientific research, technological development, and engineering solutions to...
- This is a $336,000.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for research and development. The grant is not associated with a set-aside contract and will run through August 28, 2028. MIT is a premier private research university known for its cutting-edge work across scientific and technological domains, including space exploration, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced materials. This grant...
- This is a $174,999.09 grant awarded by the Shared Services Center, a civilian agency, to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to conduct research on the bend-forming of large electrostatically actuated space structures. The award has no set-aside designation. MIT, a private non-profit research university, frequently partners with the U.S. federal government on cutting-edge research contracts and grants, often in areas like advanced materials, space technology, and emerging...
- This is a $87,923.81 cost-reimbursement research grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The award is for fundamental research to be conducted by MIT, a private university, without any set-aside designation. The grant supports MIT's educational mission and covers research related to emerging technologies that may have future defense applications, such as active camouflage, lightweight power generation, and...
- This $1,747,293.00 federal grant award was made by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to conduct research on "Curved Detectors for Future X-Ray Astrophysics Missions". The grant has a performance period ending on March 9, 2026. MIT, a world-class private research university, frequently partners with the U.S. government on scientific research and development projects. This grant does not have a set-aside...
- This is a $142,170.44 grant awarded by the Shared Services Center, a civilian federal agency, to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to develop a method and software platform for using model-based systems engineering principles to improve the efficiency of project integration and testing. The award has no set-aside designation. MIT is a world-class private research university that frequently partners with the U.S. government on scientific research and development contracts and...
This $758,234 federal grant was awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to develop a coupled finite element and musculoskeletal modeling framework for simulating the dynamics of human exosuit systems. The research aims to enable model-based engineering approaches for evaluating the operational performance of exosuits, including sensitivity to parameters like material stiffness and muscle activation. The grant does not have a set-aside designation. MIT, a world-class private research university, frequently partners with the U.S. government on cutting-edge research and development efforts across various scientific and technological fields. This grant supports pioneering work at the intersection of biomechanics, human factors, and computational solid mechanics, with potential applications in areas like enhanced human mobility and performance.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| 8 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 9/18/18 | |
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| 7 | Funding Only Action | $266.9k | 8/17/17 | |
| Not listed | $266.9k | 8/17/17 | ||
| Not listed | $91.6k | 7/3/17 |