Project Grant 2607416
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) in the amount of $499,892 awarded to the Regents of the University of Michigan aims to develop computational tools to predict the structure and properties of molecular interfaces in organic electronic and photonic devices. The research will integrate first principles quantum mechanical simulations, predictive machine learning algorithms, and experiments to enable a new paradigm...
- The University of Michigan was awarded a $540,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Chemistry under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to conduct collaborative research on semiconducting behavior in silsesquioxane macromonomers and polymers from August 15, 2021 through July 31, 2024. As part of the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program's goals to promote progress in the mathematical and physical sciences and strengthen the nation's...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Michigan, through its Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, received a $695,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program, effective November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2028. Led by Professor Milliron and Professor Truskett, the research project aims to develop fundamental understanding of the forces governing nanocrystal dispersion and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Michigan's Regents received a $640,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Physics under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) awarded June 15, 2025, with a completion date of May 31, 2028. The award supports fundamental research to develop high-intensity tunable light generation through frequency upshifting in plasma waves. The research team will investigate plasma wakefield acceleration...
- Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Engineering Education and Centers (CFDA 47.041) awarded the Regents of the University of Michigan a $410,186 Project Grant effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031, to establish the Michigan Semiconductor Hands-On Research Experience (M-SHORE) REU Site. The program will support nine undergraduate students annually for three years, providing 10-week immersive research experiences in semiconductor-related...
- The University of Michigan was awarded a $1,799,998 project grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to conduct research titled "DMREF: III-NITRIDE MONOLAYERS AND EXTREME QUANTUM DOTS." The grant period runs from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2025. Under this award, the University of Michigan will develop new III-Nitride monolayers and quantum dots with extreme properties to advance...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Michigan State University received a $550,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Materials Research under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The award funds research to develop synthetic methods for creating high-quality single crystals of hybrid layered semiconductors with precisely controlled magnetic dopants, specifically focusing on manganese (II)...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Michigan received a $500,000 project grant awarded June 15, 2025, from the National Science Foundation's Division of Information and Intelligent Systems under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070). The project, titled "ACED: A Unified Framework of Physics-Informed and Domain-Adapted Generative Diffusion Model for Efficient and Reliable Nanophotonics Inverse Design," will develop an...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Michigan State University received a $379,822 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) awarded October 1, 2026, with completion targeted for September 30, 2029. The grant funds research into multi-layer optical interconnects and thermal management systems designed to address constraints in high-density chiplet-based three-dimensional heterogeneous integration. The project develops a combined...
- Grant Award Summary The University of Michigan received a $100,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) on October 1, 2025, with performance completion targeted for September 30, 2029. This collaborative research initiative, titled "OCTICALLY-ACCELERATED HETEROGENEOUS AI COMPUTING CHIPLET (OCTANT)," advances integrated photonics technology to address critical computing bottlenecks in artificial...
Grant Summary The University of Michigan's Regents received a $500,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Materials Research under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), awarded September 1, 2026, with completion scheduled for August 31, 2029. This research initiative delivers fundamental scientific knowledge regarding filamentary charge transport and recombination mechanisms in organic semiconductors at the nanoscale. The project integrates super-resolution optical microscopy, three-dimensional Monte Carlo computational modeling, and controlled organic thin-film synthesis to visualize and characterize how electrical current flows through nanoscale "hot spots" in light-emitting diodes and photovoltaic cells, rather than uniformly as previously assumed. Primary deliverables include experimental visualization of filamentary recombination pathways using electroluminescence blinking techniques, identification of morphological and energetic factors controlling filamentary behavior, and refined conduction models to enhance the performance and efficiency of future organic electronic devices. Beyond core research outputs, the grant supports workforce development and educational impact through graduate and undergraduate student training in semiconductor physics and materials characterization, as well as structured educational programming for regional high school students. These activities strengthen the U.S. semiconductor workforce pipeline while advancing fundamental materials science applicable to next-generation display and lighting technologies.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $500.0k | 7/1/26 |