Project Grant DESC0026400
- Federal Grant Award Summary Purdue University received a $875,000 Project Grant from the Department of Energy Office of Science under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049), awarded August 1, 2025, with a completion date of July 31, 2026. The award supports fundamental scientific research titled "Unravelling Cooperative Gas-Surface Coupling via Dynamic Temperature and Electric Field for Transformative Non-Equilibrium Synthesis." The project, conducted at...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Purdue University received a $311,676 Project Grant award from the Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy under the Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration program (CFDA 81.121) for Fiscal Year 2025 Scientific Infrastructure Support for Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research. The award, issued on March 16, 2026, supports a one-year performance period extending through March 15, 2027, with work conducted at the university's West Lafayette,...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Purdue University received a $874,998.16 project grant from the Department of Energy's Office of Science (CFDA 81.049) for research on the quantum optical properties of highly-excited semiconductors. The award, dated August 1, 2025, with a completion date of July 31, 2026, supports fundamental scientific research aimed at advancing understanding of quantum phenomena in semiconductor materials. This research aligns with the Office of Science's mission as the...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Purdue University received a $248,690.26 project grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049), effective June 1, 2025, with completion targeted for October 31, 2026. This collaborative research initiative supports fundamental studies investigating the influence of water on zeolite catalyst synthesis and behavior for reactions within the circular carbon economy. The award funds...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Department of Energy's Office of Science awarded Purdue University a $1.19 million Project Grant on September 1, 2025, under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to support research and development activities focused on high-temperature parity protected qubits. The project, with a completion date of December 31, 2026, represents fundamental scientific research in quantum information science—a priority area within the Office of Science's...
- This $600,000 Project Grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy under the Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration program (CFDA 81.121). The grant was awarded to Purdue University on August 1, 2024 and is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2027. The grant supports Purdue University's comprehensive research, development, and demonstration initiatives to advance nuclear energy science and technology in the United States. Key focus areas...
- This Project Grant award in the amount of $900,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy under the Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration program (CFDA 81.121). The award supports research initiatives at Purdue University aimed at advancing nuclear energy science and technology in the United States. The key focus of the research is understanding the evolution of interparticle phenomena and its influence on fracture toughness in...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Purdue University received a $500,000 project grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) (CFDA 81.135), awarded on March 17, 2026, with a completion date of March 16, 2028. Under the IGNIITE 2025 funding opportunity, Purdue will develop and deliver a hybrid plasma-electrification technology platform for distributed manufacturing of ammonia (NH3) and ethylene (C2H4) utilizing methane and nitrogen feedstocks. The deliverable includes a...
- This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) provides $375,000 to Purdue University to conduct research on "DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR SPIN TRANSPORT IN RADICAL SINGLE CRYSTALS." The award period runs from August 1, 2024 through January 31, 2026. As a prominent research university with significant experience executing federal grants and contracts, Purdue will leverage its robust research infrastructure,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Office of Naval Research (ONR) awarded Purdue University a $208,463 project grant effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029, under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300). The award funds research into radiation and agglomeration phenomena within metalized solid fuels, addressing fundamental scientific questions with potential applications to naval operations and capabilities. The research will be conducted at Purdue University's...
Purdue University received a $1,080,811 Project Grant from the Department of Energy Office of Science under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049), awarded March 1, 2026, with completion scheduled for February 28, 2027. The project, titled "Pushing Performance Limits of Plasma Facing Materials for Next-Generation Nuclear Fusion Reactors," is being conducted at Purdue's West Lafayette, Indiana campus. This award supports fundamental scientific research focused on advancing plasma-facing materials technology, which represents a critical component for the development and operational success of next-generation nuclear fusion reactors. The research directly aligns with the Office of Science's mission as the nation's largest federal sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences and its strategic priority to advance understanding of energy-related scientific phenomena. The project delivers specialized research and development services in advanced materials science within the fusion energy sciences domain, leveraging Purdue University's established research infrastructure and expertise in materials science and energy technologies. As a leading research institution with extensive federal grant experience, Purdue is well-positioned to conduct the hypothesis-driven research necessary to overcome current material performance limitations in fusion reactor applications, potentially contributing to technological breakthroughs essential for the nation's long-term energy security objectives.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $1.1m | 3/30/26 |