Lutheran University Association Inc.

Lutheran University Association Inc., doing business as Valparaiso University, is a private, non-profit educational institution located in Valparaiso, Indiana. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2002, the university primarily provides educational and research services through federal grant awards. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, Valparaiso University focuses on advancing scientific knowledge, supporting undergraduate research, and developing innovative solutions across multiple disciplines through its academic programs and research initiatives.

The university has received numerous federal grants from agencies like the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, and the Division of Chemistry, focusing on diverse research areas. These grants have supported projects ranging from medical research on cellular mechanisms of invasive candidiasis to environmental studies on microplastics and radical-induced weathering. Specific research endeavors include developing liposomal drug delivery platforms for tropical diseases, investigating the electric dipole moment of neutrons, analyzing planetary boundary layer dynamics during solar eclipses, and examining building toy interactions to understand spatial skills development. Valparaiso University has also engaged in sub-award collaborations with institutions like Arizona State University, Purdue University, and Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc., demonstrating its capacity to participate in multi-institutional research efforts. The university's grants consistently emphasize undergraduate student involvement, providing research experiences that enhance learning and scientific training across engineering, chemistry, physics, and other scientific domains.