Project Grant 2440301
- This three-year National Science Foundation project grant of $413,454 will support an Engineering Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site at Worcester Polytechnic Institute focused on integrated bioengineering research, career development, and outreach experiences. Through the Engineering Directorate's program supporting engineering research and education, the award will engage 30 undergraduate students from groups underrepresented in engineering in bioengineering research projects,...
- This National Science Foundation Project Grant of $403,732 awarded March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 under the Biological Sciences (47.074) program will support the New Jersey Institute of Technology's Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site: Biosensor Materials for Advanced Research and Technology (BIOSMART) at the Environment/Biotechnology Nexus. Over three summers, the program will provide hands-on biosensor research training to 30 undergraduate students, primarily from...
- This $3,000,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA Program 47.076 STEM Education) to Trustees of Boston University aims to develop and implement a graduate training program in the emerging field of biological control. The program will provide approximately 75 Ph.D. students, including 27 NRT-funded trainees, with interdisciplinary education and research opportunities to understand the principles of biological feedback control systems and apply them to analyze,...
- The Biomedical Research and Research Training program (CFDA 93.859), administered by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), has awarded a $426,360 Project Grant to the Trustees of Boston University to support a 5-year Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology (SB2) Predoctoral Training Program. The award will fund eight predoctoral trainees per year, supporting four students in their second and third years of graduate study. The goal of the program is to enhance and improve an...
- This $6 million project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund the Research Foundation of the City University of New York to deliver an interdisciplinary traineeship program in bioinspired nanotechnology. Over five years, the program will provide comprehensive graduate education and research training to 125 students, directly supporting 25 trainees including those from underrepresented groups in STEM fields. Trainees will gain expertise at the...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $783,379 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Webster University in St. Louis, MO. The "BEGINNINGS: BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES, PROFESSIONAL READINESS, AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM" (BIO-PREP) will serve undergraduate biology, biological sciences, and chemistry majors to increase their awareness and preparedness for careers in the biotechnology industry. The program will...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Traineeship (NRT) Program award to the University of South Florida (USF) will develop and implement a comprehensive, experiential learning-based education, research, training, and skills development program in semiconductor design, manufacturing, and packaging. With $3,000,000 in funding from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2029, the project anticipates training 75 Ph.D. and 133 M.S. students, including 15 Ph.D. and 8 M.S. funded trainees, across...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Traineeship (NRT) award to the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T), in collaboration with the University of South Dakota, Black Hills State University, and Oglala Lakota College, will train 70 students, including 26 funded trainees, across master's and doctoral programs in data science, biosciences, and engineering. The $3,000,000 grant, awarded under the NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), will prepare students to...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Traineeship (NRT) Program award of $2,993,166 to Syracuse University will train 115 PhD students, including 37 funded trainees, in the interdisciplinary field of emergent intelligence research for biological and bio-inspired systems. The 5-year project, titled "EMIRGE-BIO", will develop an innovative curriculum and research program to equip students with the skills to evaluate and harness complex systems, such as biological tissues or...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Traineeship (NRT) Program award to the University of Minnesota, under CFDA 47.076 STEM Education, will provide $3,000,000 to train 150 M.S. and Ph.D. students, including 25 funded trainees, in data-driven discovery and engineering across disciplines such as chemical engineering, biological engineering, chemistry, and materials science. The program will integrate traditional domain science with data-driven methods, providing trainees with skills...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Traineeship Institutional Partnership Pilot (NRT-IPP) Project Grant, awarded to Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT) and Boston University (BU), will create a Master of Science (MS) degree program in Bioengineering. The $1,661,379 award, effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2030, aims to address the shortage of bioengineers in Massachusetts, a national hub for the biotechnology industry. The program will provide students with industry-relevant skills, hands-on research opportunities, and paid internships in biotechnology and biomanufacturing, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for STEM careers. The curriculum integrates coursework, research, and professional development, while partnering with biotechnology companies to offer real-world work experience. The program anticipates training 100 students over five years, including 25 fully funded trainees.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.7m | 8/1/25 |