Project Grant DESC0026475
- Federal Grant Award Summary Clemson University received a $1.6 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (CFDA 81.049: Office of Science Financial Assistance Program) awarded August 1, 2025, with a completion date of July 31, 2026. The award supports research on near data/sensor machine learning (ML) architectures for real-time online training and inference. This project aligns with the Office of Science's mission to advance fundamental scientific research and...
- Award Summary Clemson University's Division of Research received a $1.28M Project Grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (CFDA 81.049) effective August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2027. The award funds research to develop molecular models that probe the stability and redox chemistry of plutonium oxides. This fundamental research initiative aligns with the Office of Science's mission to advance basic research in the physical sciences and support scientific discovery relevant to...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Clemson University's Division of Research received a $290,574 Project Grant awarded August 1, 2025, through the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to advance collaborative research on plasma polarization mechanisms for carbon dioxide and methane conversion. The primary deliverables include fundamental research advancing understanding of plasma-catalyst interactions at the nanoscale, development of plasma-activated and dual-function...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Clemson University's Division of Research received a $111,430 Project Grant award from NASA's Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) on September 9, 2025, with a completion date of September 8, 2026. The award supports the execution of a balanced science program developed in accordance with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, aligned with NASA administration priorities and Congressional direction....
- Federal Grant Award Summary Clemson University's Division of Research received a $111,052 Project Grant award from NASA's Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) effective August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. The award supports execution of a balanced science program developed in accordance with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, aligned with NASA administration priorities and Congressional direction. As a key partner and...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Clemson University's Division of Research received a $107,334 Project Grant from the NASA Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) awarded on December 24, 2025, with a completion date of December 23, 2026. The award supports execution of a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, as well as applicable administration priorities and Congressional direction. The...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Clemson University's Division of Research received a $163,521 Project Grant from NASA's Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) on February 19, 2026, with a completion date of February 18, 2028. The award supports execution of a balanced science program developed in accordance with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, aligned with NASA's administrative priorities and congressional direction. This funding...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Clemson University's Division of Research received a formula grant award of $2,176,978 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Cooperative Forestry Research program (CFDA 10.202), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The award supports forestry research and education activities conducted across Clemson's main campus and six Research and Education Centers (RECs) distributed throughout...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of South Carolina received a $693,004 Project Grant award from the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (CFDA 81.049) effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027. The award funds research to develop the crystal chemistry of complex neptunium, plutonium, and americium oxides. This fundamental materials science research contributes to the Office of Science's mission of advancing basic research in the physical sciences and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Colorado State University's Sponsored Programs division received a $740,000 Project Grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (CFDA 81.049) beginning September 1, 2025, and concluding June 30, 2027. The award funds basic research investigating charge separation mechanisms and hot-carrier-induced reactivity in two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor photoelectrodes. This research advances fundamental scientific understanding in materials science and...
Clemson University's Division of Research received a $900,000 Project Grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (CFDA 81.049) awarded September 1, 2026, with completion targeted for August 31, 2027. The project, titled "Enhancing Predictability of Aerosol and Cloud Forcing on Light Scattering and Gross Primary Production in Southeastern U.S. Forests, Wetlands, and Croplands," funds fundamental research investigating how atmospheric aerosols and cloud properties affect light scattering and primary productivity in southeastern ecosystems. The work will be performed in Georgetown, South Carolina, and contributes to the DOE Office of Science's core mission of advancing basic scientific research in support of the nation's energy future. This award aligns with the DOE Office of Science's portfolio of extramural grants supporting research across biological and environmental systems. The research deliverables will advance understanding of aerosol and cloud forcing mechanisms in regional ecosystems, generating data and analysis that can inform broader scientific discovery and potentially support energy-related environmental assessments. Clemson University's research division brings substantial institutional capacity to this effort, operating as a premier land-grant research partner with a documented track record of executing DOE-funded research initiatives and managing federal grants across multiple civilian agencies.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $900.0k | 6/12/26 |