Cornell University received a $100,000 project grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) effective June 1, 2026, with a completion date of May 31, 2029. The award supports research into superlubric sliding ferroelectrics for ultralow-power nonvolatile memory applications. This three-year research initiative will be conducted at Cornell's facilities in Ithaca, New York, under the administration of the university's Office of Sponsored Programs.
The project addresses fundamental and applied research priorities relevant to naval operations and Marine Corps technological advancement. As a competitive, merit-based award under ONR's Basic and Applied Scientific Research program, this grant reflects Cornell's demonstrated capabilities in advanced materials research and represents continued federal investment in developing innovative memory technologies with potential defense applications. The research outcomes are expected to contribute to the development of superior technological capabilities supporting the Navy and Marine Corps operational effectiveness.