Project Grant 2548434
- The National Science Foundation's Division of Biological Infrastructure awarded the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center a Project Grant of $467,053 (award date: June 1, 2026; completion date: May 31, 2029) to establish a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site in Plant Science. The program delivers comprehensive undergraduate research training and professional development experiences to 10 students annually over 10 weeks during the summers of 2026–2028, targeting students from...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) provides $477,292 to the University of California, Riverside to support a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site focused on next generation plant biology and plant-microbe interactions. The program will train 30 students, primarily from schools with limited research opportunities, over three summers from 2025 to 2027. Students will learn how to conduct research in the cellular...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Biological Infrastructure awarded $460,357 to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on June 1, 2026, under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) to establish a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site focused on plant pathology. The award will support the training of 10 undergraduate students per summer over three years (2026-2028) through a 10-week immersive research program. Students will conduct...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Michigan State University received a $443,508 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Biological Infrastructure under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074), effective June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2028. This project grant funds the training and mentorship of 10 undergraduate students annually for 10-week summer sessions across three consecutive years (2025–2027). The program delivers...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Biological Infrastructure awarded Washington University in St. Louis a $432,891 Project Grant (CFDA 47.074 - Biological Sciences) effective June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2028, to establish a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site focused on plant and microbial bioscience for sustainable innovation. The REU Site will train 30 undergraduate students—10 per year over three summers (2025-2027)—primarily from...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Biological Infrastructure awarded a $298,630 Project Grant to the Missouri Botanical Garden on April 15, 2026, under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074). This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site award supports a three-year program (2026–2028) that trains eight undergraduate students annually for ten-week summer internships in botany and conservation biology research. The program targets a total...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Biological Infrastructure awarded $456,647 to the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (doing business as Borough Manhattan Community College) under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) to establish a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site focused on plant chemical biology research. Effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, this three-year project will provide...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) awarded a $464,968 project grant to the Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research Inc. This 3-year REU site grant, effective April 15, 2024, will support the training of 30 undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds in plant genome research at the Boyce Thompson Institute on the Cornell University campus. The students will develop interdisciplinary skills in data analysis, bioinformatics, experimental...
- This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation provided $292,773 to the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center to operate a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site from March 2021 through February 2023. The REU site supports undergraduate students in plant science research projects at the Center under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074). The Biological Sciences program aims to advance basic biological research and strengthen the Nation's scientific enterprise. As an...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Biological Infrastructure, awarded Pepperdine University a $340,300 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site grant effective April 15, 2026, with completion targeted for March 31, 2029. The award funds an eight-student annual summer research program spanning three years (summers 2026-2028), with each cohort participating in a 10-week intensive research experience. Participants receive professional...
Utah State University received a $420,868 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Biological Infrastructure under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074), awarded July 1, 2026, with completion targeted for June 30, 2029. This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site award titled "STEM for Plant Health (PLANT-STEM)" will support undergraduate research training for 30 students over three years, with 10 students participating each summer for 10-week intensive research experiences. The program targets undergraduates from institutions with limited research opportunities, preparing them for graduate study and careers in bioscience, agriculture, food science, bioengineering, and related fields. The award delivers multidisciplinary research training guided by faculty mentors in biology, biological engineering, plant sciences, soil science, climate, and nutrition sciences. REU participants will conduct research on topics including soil management's influence on plant-microbe health, belowground community interactions, plant nutrition optimization in controlled-environment agriculture, and synthetic biology applications for monitoring plant-microbiome interactions. Deliverables include research findings presented at a campus-wide research symposium and scientific conferences, with opportunities for publication contributions. The program includes formal assessment through pre- and post-program surveys and interviews, with student applications processed through the NSF Education and Training Application portal.Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $420.9k | 6/17/26 |