Project Grant 2554739
- Federal Grant Award Summary Northeastern University received a $297,321 CAREER Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) awarded January 1, 2026, with completion scheduled for February 29, 2028. The award funds research and development of a non-reciprocally-coupled load modulation (NRC-LM) platform designed to enable high-power operation of non-magnetic, non-reciprocal devices for next-generation radio frequency (RF) front ends. The primary...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems awarded the University of Massachusetts Lowell $300,207 under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) on October 1, 2025, for a collaborative research project extending through September 30, 2028. This project delivers advanced research and development focused on radiation-tolerant and thermally managed high-voltage gallium oxide power diodes optimized for extreme operating...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Massachusetts Amherst received a $459,051 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041), awarded October 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for September 30, 2028. The project focuses on developing advanced Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS) technology for next-generation 6G wireless communication systems. The core deliverables include the development of a novel RIS technology capable of...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Massachusetts received a $1.5M project grant from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), awarded October 1, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2029. The award funds development of Air-Gen technology, a novel sustainable energy harvesting system that generates electricity from atmospheric moisture. The project delivers technological innovations including prototype Air-Gen devices fabricated from...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) awarded $500,000 to Columbia University on July 1, 2026, to support a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) project focused on degradation-aware design frameworks for gallium nitride (GaN) mixed-signal circuits operating in extreme high-temperature and radiation environments. The primary deliverables include: (1) scientific research establishing design methodologies and reliability...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Award Overview and Research Objectives The National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) awarded $595,000 to the University of California, Berkeley on October 1, 2025, for a three-year project (completion September 30, 2028) focused on developing fundamental techniques for three-dimensional (3D) heterogeneous-integrated radio-frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) for next-generation phased-array systems. The primary deliverable is the development and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems awarded $200,000 to the University of Massachusetts on June 15, 2025, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) for a project titled "Closed-Loop Hybrid Intelligence with Optogenetic-Neuromorphic Co-Designed Cell Interfaces." The project, scheduled for completion by May 31, 2028, delivers advanced engineering tools and methods that integrate high-resolution...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Materials Research awarded Massachusetts Institute of Technology a five-year CAREER grant valued at $379,796 (CFDA 47.049, Mathematical and Physical Sciences) beginning July 15, 2026, and concluding June 30, 2031. This project grant funds fundamental research to elucidate the mechanisms of irradiation-assisted stress corrosion cracking (IASCC) in stainless steel using advanced in situ and operando X-ray imaging analysis....
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Massachusetts Lowell received a $200,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This Early Research Initiative (ERI) supports research and development of low-pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD)-based growth and etching techniques for beta-gallium oxide (β-Ga₂O₃)...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Northeastern University received a $562,878 CAREER (Faculty Early Career Development) award from the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) to develop on-chip coupled resonator arrays for generating optical frequency combs. The award, issued May 1, 2026 with completion targeted for April 30, 2031, supports fundamental research to overcome current limitations in chip-integrated photonic resonators by leveraging large arrays of coupled...
The University of Massachusetts received a $560,000 CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) effective October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029. This project grant supports fundamental research in radio frequency (RF) electronics designed to function in extreme high-temperature environments, addressing critical gaps in sensing and communications technology for applications exceeding 500°C to 1,000°C. The research establishes new capabilities in high-frequency sensing and high-temperature communications required for aerospace turbine engines, Generation IV nuclear reactors, hypersonic vehicles, and space exploration platforms. The project delivers advanced RF electronics and sensor solutions applicable to demanding operational contexts, including satellite communication networks utilizing nano-satellites, hypersonic transportation infrastructure, CubeSat-based planetary sensing missions, and spacecraft-based scientific probes. By developing versatile RF electronic systems capable of withstanding extreme conditions while maintaining reliable electromagnetic wave transmission and reception in plasma-rich environments, the research addresses technical challenges that currently limit instrumentation for real-time health monitoring and remote data transmission in harsh industrial and aerospace applications.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $10.0k | 4/22/26 | ||
| Not listed | $550.0k | 12/1/25 |