Project Grant 2117820
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $698,545 Project Grant to the University of Texas at Austin under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) for the period of September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023. The grant funds the acquisition of a Scanning X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Microprobe for fundamental and applied materials research, education, and outreach. As the lead awardee, the University of Texas at Austin will utilize the Microprobe to advance scientific...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) awarded the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) a $170,881 Project Grant to acquire a single crystal X-ray diffractometer. This highly specialized scientific instrument supports a wide range of multidisciplinary research, including luminescent materials, bacterial communication, chemical ecology, and medicinal chemistry. The diffractometer's dual copper and molybdenum sources enable structural characterization of...
- This $649,960 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) supports the University of Nevada, Reno's acquisition of a 500 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer console and probes. This state-of-the-art NMR instrumentation will enhance multi-disciplinary research in areas such as the chemistry of biological interactions, materials science, quantum information science, and sustainability. The upgraded NMR...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), received a $1,064,840 Project Grant awarded September 1, 2025, through the National Science Foundation's Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to acquire a 500 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer equipped with a liquid nitrogen-cooled cryoprobe. This instrumentation acquisition, supported jointly by the Major Research Instrumentation program, the Division of Chemistry Research...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Chemistry awarded a $422,345 Project Grant to the University of Nevada, Reno under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049). The grant supports research comparing vibrational coupling and energy transfer mechanisms between probe pairs in different molecular scaffolds to capture dynamic structures via 2D IR spectroscopy. The three-year project period runs from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024. The University of Nevada,...
- The National Science Foundation awarded Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute a $304,668 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to acquire and install a Photo-Induced Force Microscope. The microscope will enable researchers to conduct infrared absorption spectroscopy and chemical mapping of nanomaterials with spatial resolution as small as 5-10 nanometers. It will support projects in areas such as surface modification, nanoscale interfaces and structures, and...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $504,179 Project Grant to the University of California, San Diego under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to acquire an XEUSS 3.0 small-angle x-ray scattering instrument with Genix 3D capabilities. The three-year award, which began on October 1, 2021 and runs through September 30, 2024, will fund the purchase of this specialized equipment to advance scientific research capabilities at the awardee institution. As the parent...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) provides $1,097,251 to the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology to acquire a Nexsa G2 X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) surface analysis system. This state-of-the-art equipment will significantly enhance multi-disciplinary research and education capabilities at the university, its affiliated research centers, and industry partners across the state and region. The Nexsa...
- This $535,686 National Science Foundation project grant will fund the acquisition of a comprehensive X-ray scattering system for in situ studies at the University of California, Davis through August 2025. The system will transform research, education, and outreach in materials characterization across California's Central Valley under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049). Specifically, the state-of-the-art instrument serves as a flagship tool for advanced materials...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant under the Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) provides $785,149.00 over 3 years to enable the University of Oregon to acquire a state-of-the-art X-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS) instrument. The XPS will be housed in the university's Center for Advanced Materials Characterization (CAMCOR) and used by student researchers, faculty, and industry partners to study important materials for applications in energy, the environment,...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $434,000 project grant to the University of Nevada, Reno to acquire a scanning x-ray photoelectron spectrometer microprobe for research and education. The grant falls under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), which aims to advance scientific knowledge and understanding in these fields. The University will use the funding over a two-year period from September 2021 through August 2023 to purchase a scanning x-ray photoelectron spectrometer microprobe for use on campus. This instrument will allow researchers and students to conduct nanoscale chemical analysis, supporting projects across various STEM disciplines. The acquisition of this specialized equipment will enhance the University's research capabilities and provide educational opportunities for students.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $0 | 9/7/22 | ||
| Not listed | $434.0k | 8/27/21 |