Montana State University was awarded a $2.984 million Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2026. The grant supports the "NRT-UROL: Decoding the Mechanisms Underpinning Biofilm Function and Architecture in Extreme Environments" project under the NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076).
The project aims to advance understanding of biofilm formation and function in extreme environments through integrated research and training of graduate students. As part of its mission to ensure the vitality of the nation's STEM education enterprise, the NSF STEM Education program supports the development of a diverse, globally competitive STEM workforce. This award will support Montana State University's research and training of graduate students in biofilm science, an area critical to fields such as biotechnology and environmental protection.
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