Project Grant 2555181
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of North Texas Research and Innovation Division received a $225,000 Project Grant award, effective September 1, 2026, through the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). The award supports collaborative research investigating plasma-liquid-solid interactions to advance subsea welding technology. The research team will develop the scientific foundation for a plasma-assisted...
- Summary of Federal Project Grant Award The University of Oklahoma received a $439,599 project grant awarded June 15, 2025, from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). The award funds fundamental research investigating surface-localized electric field effects on reaction engineering in atmospheric pressure nonthermal plasma systems through May 31, 2028. The project delivers...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Oklahoma State University received a $348,176 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) awarded February 15, 2026, with completion scheduled for January 31, 2029. This collaborative research initiative investigates the hydrodynamic mechanisms and scalability of metachronal swimming—a coordinated rowing technique used by aquatic organisms ranging from single cells to large crustaceans. The research...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Oklahoma State University received a $240,261 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CFDA 47.041 - Engineering) to conduct collaborative research on three-dimensional vorticity dynamics in vortex-ring wavy-wall interactions. The award, which commenced April 1, 2026 and concludes March 31, 2029, will generate fundamental research products including high-quality...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Oklahoma's Office of Research Administration received a $20.57 million Project Grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) on August 1, 2026, with a completion date of July 31, 2029. The award funds research on Distributed RF (Radio Frequency) Concepts for Future Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, a three-year initiative aligned with ONR's mission to develop...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Pittsburgh received a $399,997 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041), effective May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029. The project delivers fundamental research on a complex plasma-based manufacturing process designed to bond dissimilar metals while withstanding extreme service conditions—including high temperatures and corrosive environments—critical for advanced energy and...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering grant (CFDA 47.041) provides $399,680 to North Carolina State University (NC State) to conduct a fundamental study and modeling of pressure-tolerant power electronics systems. The research aims to develop testing methodologies, analytical models, and practical demonstrations for operating power components and systems at extreme hydrostatic pressures up to 10,000 psi. This research will help reduce the cost, improve the reliability and...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering awarded $491,121 to the University of Hawaii at Manoa, effective September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029, under CFDA 47.041 (Engineering). This project addresses fundamental interfacial phenomena of natural pulmonary surfactants at perfluorocarbon-water interfaces, with applications in liquid ventilation for treating severe respiratory failure in emergency medicine, deep-sea operations, and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Oklahoma, through its Office of Research Administration in Norman, Oklahoma, received a $240,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Materials Research under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), effective October 1, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2029. This collaborative research initiative, titled "Collaborative Research: DMREF: NSF-DST: Metastability...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) received a $187,493 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) awarded June 15, 2025, with completion targeted for May 31, 2028. The project delivers research and development services for a cyber-physical system (CPS) comprising networked autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) configured to perform machine...
The University of Oklahoma's Office of Research Administration received a $175,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) awarded September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2029. The award funds collaborative research to advance subsea welding technology through foundational investigations of plasma-liquid-solid interactions. The project will develop the scientific foundation for a plasma-assisted underwater welding process designed to produce stronger, more durable joints in marine environments by using controlled plasma arcs to create a stable protective region around the weld pool. This approach aims to reduce rapid cooling effects and limit hydrogen entry into metal, thereby mitigating common failure modes such as porosity, embrittlement, and cracking that compromise underwater weld integrity. The research deliverables include scientific knowledge establishing plasma-surface interaction mechanisms under high-pressure marine conditions, with particular focus on how hydrostatic pressure affects vapor cavity formation and arc energy transfer. Beyond technical outcomes, the award supports workforce development by training students at the intersection of plasma science and advanced manufacturing. The project is expected to advance U.S. capabilities in offshore energy resilience, naval readiness, marine transportation, and subsea manufacturing infrastructure, while generating findings that can support future standards and technologies for underwater repair and construction operations.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $175.0k | 6/29/26 |