Project Grant N000142612299
- This three-year project grant, awarded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300), provides $539,999 in funding to The University of Texas at San Antonio to conduct a multidisciplinary research study evaluating the antifouling behavior of predatory bacteria on copper-nickel (CuNi) alloys and associated microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) mechanisms. The research, which commenced April 1, 2026, and extends through March 31,...
- The University of Pittsburgh received a $481,645 Project Grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300), with an award date of December 1, 2025, and completion deadline of November 30, 2028. This three-year research initiative focuses on hot-corrosion testing and analyses of uncoated and coated cobalt-based superalloys, supporting ONR's mission to develop superior materials and technologies for naval operations. The grant funds...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary George Washington University received a $950,000 project grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300), awarded May 1, 2026, for the project "Assessment of Corrosion Resistant Coatings Under Flow." The research performance period extends through February 28, 2030, with work to be conducted at the university's Washington, DC facilities. This award supports fundamental and applied...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Michigan's Office of Research and Sponsored Projects received a $178,000 Project Grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300), with an award date of March 1, 2026 and completion date of February 28, 2029. The research project focuses on surface hydration and interfacial biological interactions of advanced functional polymer materials with antifouling and fouling-release...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Office of Naval Research (ONR) awarded The Washington University a $750,000 project grant under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) for research on "Simultaneous Mechano-Chemical Biofouling Prevention Using Multilayered, Self-Healing Coatings." The three-year performance period runs from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2029. This award supports fundamental and applied research with direct naval relevance, focusing on the...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of California, Santa Barbara received a $692,863 Project Grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) to conduct research on the design of new benign anti-fouling coatings through investigation of hydration dynamics and fouling mechanisms. The award was obligated on March 1, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of February 28, 2029, providing a three-year performance period...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Cornell University's Office of Sponsored Programs received a $173,318 Project Grant award 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 titled "Pushing the Limit of Nonfouling Materials," which addresses fundamental and applied research with potential applications to naval operations. This three-year...
- The Department of the Navy Secretary of the Navy Office of Naval Research awarded a $404,050 Project Grant to Michigan Technological University under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300). The two-year award, made on August 5, 2021 and set to be completed by August 4, 2023, will support enhancing research for biomimetic smart adhesives and biomaterials. The Basic and Applied Scientific Research program aims to stimulate basic and applied research with potential to...
- Grant Award Summary The University of New South Wales received a $184,407.12 Project Grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) to conduct research on light-directed biomineralization of rare earth elements into nanostructured materials. The award was obligated on March 16, 2026, with a performance period extending through March 15, 2028. This research initiative represents fundamental and applied scientific work with...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Duke University's Office of Research Administration received a $100,000 Project Grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) for research titled "Barnacles and Expertise for Antifouling, Foul Release and Adhesion Research." The award, effective June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029, supports fundamental and applied research with potential applications to naval operations and capabilities. The...
This $155,000 Project Grant was awarded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) on July 1, 2026, to Swinburne University of Technology in Australia. The research project, titled "Impact of Operational Environment on Toxicity of Surface Film and Biofouling Behavior of 90:10 Copper-Nickel Alloy," will be conducted over a four-year performance period concluding June 30, 2030. The project addresses fundamental and applied research with direct naval relevance, focusing on understanding how operational environments affect the corrosion resistance, surface film toxicity, and biofouling behavior of copper-nickel alloys commonly used in naval marine applications. Swinburne University's research effort builds upon its demonstrated expertise in marine materials science, including prior ONR-funded work examining macro- and micro-fouling effects on marine-grade metals and high-temperature coatings for composites. The award supports research that will contribute to improved material durability and performance of naval platform components, with findings expected to enhance naval operations and Marine Corps capabilities through advancement of materials technology applicable to ship and submarine systems.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $0 | 6/25/26 | ||
| Not listed | $155.0k | 6/17/26 |