The Department of the Navy Secretary of the Navy Office of Naval Research awarded Purdue University a $141,204 Project Grant under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300). The grant funded research into wet bonding of structural materials with biomimetic adhesives from April 2, 2021 through April 1, 2022. The Basic and Applied Scientific Research program supports research with potential to improve naval operations and train researchers, focusing on projects with prospects for enhanced naval capabilities. Purdue University's work centered on developing advanced adhesive bonding techniques for naval structures inspired by biology, aiming to strengthen ship components and make repairs more effective.