Project Grant 2611370
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Ohio State University received a $380,382 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) awarded on June 15, 2026, with completion targeted for May 31, 2029. This collaborative research initiative investigates the mechanics of ferroelastic crystalline-amorphous nanolaminates—composite materials engineered with nanoscale ordered (crystalline) and disordered (amorphous) phases that deform through distinct but...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Ohio State University received a $500,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering, Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation (CFDA 47.041), awarded July 1, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2029. The project develops artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled computational frameworks combined with advanced microscopy techniques—including electron microscopy and super-resolution fluorescence...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Ohio State University received a $441,030 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Integrative Organismal Systems under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) for collaborative research examining transgenerational plasticity and parental environmental cues. The award, issued December 1, 2025, with completion targeted for November 30, 2028, supports both theoretical modeling and laboratory experimentation investigating how...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) awarded The Ohio State University $492,146 on June 1, 2026, for a three-year project (completion date May 31, 2029) establishing the scientific foundations for intracorporeal three-dimensional (3D) printing of wireless implants. The primary deliverable is development of novel dielectric materials and optimized fabrication processes enabling sub-millimeter printing resolution at...
- The Ohio State University received a $886,192 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to support research titled "CAREER: A ROLE FOR MECHANICS IN REGULATING CELLULAR CROSSTALK WITHIN INTERVERTEBRAL JOINTS OF THE SPINE" from February 1, 2022 through January 31, 2027. The University, through its Office of Sponsored Programs, will conduct research exploring the role...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Ohio State University received a $899,811 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Integrative Organismal Systems under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074), effective August 15, 2025, through July 31, 2028. The award funds research investigating glutamate transport mechanisms and their role in regulating adult murine hippocampal neural stem cells (NSCs). The primary research deliverable examines how glutamate...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Funding Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Program: Biological Sciences (CFDA 47.074) Award Amount: $1,272,751 Award Date: August 1, 2025 Project Duration: August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2029 Recipient: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH The Ohio State University will develop and deliver new experimental methods, protocols, and analysis software tools for characterizing protein structure, dynamics, and molecular...
- The Ohio State University was awarded a $200,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Materials Research under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049). The award supports fundamental research to develop self-assembled materials constructed from DNA with adaptable structures, unique mechanical properties, signal processing capabilities, and the ability to form a variety of materials from a single reconfigurable building block. The research aims...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Ohio State University received a $267,000 project grant awarded July 1, 2025, by the National Science Foundation's Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). This collaborative research project will deliver fundamental scientific knowledge and technical innovation regarding ultrasonically assisted laser additive manufacturing (UA-AM) through advanced synchrotron-based characterization. The...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Ohio State University received a $1.0 million Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Emerging Frontiers under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) for the period September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028. The award supports development of an intracellular protein delivery (ICPD) system utilizing an engineered protein carrier called MTD4 to deliver functional proteins directly into native plant cells. This innovative...
The Ohio State University received a $550,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) beginning August 1, 2026, and concluding July 31, 2029. The award funds research on "Measurements of Cellular-Scale Biophysical Signals Within the Intervertebral Disc Using Nanoscale DNA Origami Sensors." The primary deliverable is the development and validation of specialized nanoscale biosensors constructed from folded DNA (DNA origami) capable of detecting real-time biophysical signals—including ion concentration changes and mechanical forces from fluid flow—at the cellular level within living tissue. These sensors will be deployed directly in intervertebral disc tissue to advance understanding of how physical forces influence cell behavior and tissue health, with applications toward improved treatments for back pain and musculoskeletal degenerative conditions. Beyond the core research product, the award supports significant educational and workforce development components. The project will provide hands-on training to students across high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels at the intersection of engineering, nanotechnology, and biology. Complementary outreach activities and open educational materials will prepare the next generation of biomedical scientists and engineers with specialized expertise in nanotechnology and biomechanics. These deliverables are aligned with the NSF Engineering Directorate's mandate to foster innovation and excellence in engineering research while strengthening the Nation's engineering workforce.Federal Project Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $550.0k | 6/30/26 |