Florida State University's Sponsored Research Administration Division received a $297,476 training grant (Contract No. 21-NSTGRO22-0197) from a Civilian federal agency to research NITI60 as a bearing material in cryo-vacuum conditions. The contract, awarded on August 1, 2022, with performance in Tallahassee, Florida, and an ultimate completion date of July 31, 2026, was executed without a set-aside designation. This award reflects FSU's established capabilities in materials science research, consistent with the university's portfolio of work across the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, and other federal agencies focused on advanced material development and engineering innovation.
The grant supports research activities aligned with FSU's broader mission as a Carnegie-classified doctoral research institution and operator of specialized research facilities including the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. The investigation into NITI60 (Nickel-Titanium Alloy 60) bearing performance in extreme cryo-vacuum environments addresses critical materials science challenges relevant to aerospace, defense, and space applications. This research contributes to federal government objectives in developing advanced materials capable of functioning reliably in the demanding conditions encountered in space systems and other specialized defense and civilian applications.