Marist University

Marist University is a comprehensive, independent institution located in Poughkeepsie, New York, that emphasizes the liberal arts and has been registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since August 17, 2001. As a private, non-profit educational institution, Marist University provides federal agencies with research and educational services primarily through grant awards, with a strong focus on scientific and academic research initiatives. The university's federal grant awards demonstrate its commitment to advancing academic research, supporting STEM education, and promoting undergraduate research experiences across multiple disciplines.

The university has secured federal grants from agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Archives and Records Administration, focusing on diverse research and educational programs. Notable grant awards include a $375,000 NSF grant for the "SMART REU" program, which provides summer research experiences for undergraduate students in statistics, data science, and mathematics, and a project supporting low-income STEM students' academic success through comprehensive financial, academic, and psychosocial support structures. Another significant grant involves research on chromatin-mediated maintenance of genomic integrity in germ cells, exploring DNA damage repair mechanisms using the Caenorhabditis elegans model. Additionally, Marist received federal support for digitization projects, disability services, and institutional emergency relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants demonstrate the university's multifaceted research capabilities and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, supporting student success, and preserving historical documents.