Targeted Funding Opportunities
MSRDC continues to work on behalf of our members to build new relationships, and ultimately contracts, with new potential federal agencies. We do this by creating relationships with key representatives of federal agencies and emphasizing the value and caliber of work our member institutions possess.
Funding Opportunities in the Pipeline
By submitting your capabilities, you can work with us to secure funding and forge deeper relationships with our government partners. Our unique funding vehicle allows researchers to work directly with federal program managers to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
MSRDC in Partnership with Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
The focus research areas for this opportunity are:
- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Manufacturing
- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Solar Technologies
- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Transportation
- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Grid/Energy Storage
Building Technologies Office
Department of Energy
BTO develops innovative, cost-effective energy saving solutions—better products, better new homes, better ways to improve older homes, and better buildings in which we work, shop, and lead our everyday lives.
- LED and OLED Technologies
- Residential and Commercial Buildings
Our Vetted Members and Partners:
- California State University, Northridge
- The City College of New York
- Delaware State University
- Hampton University
- Howard University
- Prairie View A&M University
- Texas State University
- University of Arizona
- University of New Mexico
- University of Texas, El Paso
Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense
Department of Defense
JPEO for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense exists to manage our nation’s investments in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense equipment. Research and critical development areas include:
- Protect - To identify threats and hazards
- Respond - To detect, identify and measure CBRN and characterize CBRN
- Recover - To control hazardous waste and mitigate contamination
Our Vetted Members and Partners:
- Albany State University
- The City College of New York
- Fisk University
- Howard University
- NC Central University
- Norfolk State University
- Morgan State University
- San Diego State University
- Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
- University of the District of Columbia
- University of Texas, San Antonio
United States Army Futures Command
Department of Defense
AFC leads a continuous transformation of Army modernization in order to provide future warfighters with the concepts, capabilities and organizational structures they need to dominate a future battlefield.
- Artificial Intelligence for Maneuver and Mobility
- Electronic Warfare in Multi-Domain Operations
- Transformational Synbio for Military Envrionments
Our Vetted Members and Partners:
- California State University, Chico
- California State University, Northridge
- California State University, Sacramento
- The City College of New York
- Fayetteville State University
- Howard University
- Hunter College - CUNY
- Lincoln University of Missouri
- Northern Arizona University
- North Carolina A&T State University
- Prairie View A&M University
- San Diego State University
- Tennessee State University
- Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
- Texas State University
- University of Arizona
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- University of New Mexico
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- University of Texas, El Paso
- University of Texas, San Antonio
Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
FRA ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of people and goods by rail through basic and applied research, and development of innovations and solutions.
- Flaw and Defect Detection
- Bridge Collision Detection
- Human-Machine Automation
Our Vetted Members and Partners:
- Old Dominion University
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- California State University, Northridge
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Howard University
- University of New Mexico
- New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology
- University of Arizona
- University of Texas, El Paso
- Morgan State University
- San Diego State University
- North Carolina A&T State University
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County
National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities
National Institutes of Health
MHHD's leads scientific research to improve minority health and reduce health disparities.
- Plans, coordinates, reviews, and evaluates NIH minority health and health disparities research and activities
- Conducts and supports research in minority health and health disparities
- Promotes and supports the training of a diverse research workforce
Our Vetted Members and Partners:
- Fayetteville State University
- Morgan State University
- Texas A&M State University
Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories
Food and Drug Administration
OSEL is dedicated to promoting innovation for the development of new life saving medical devices.
- Applied Mechanics
- Biomedical Physics
- Biology Chemistry and Materials Science
- Imaging Diagnostics and Software Reliability
Our Vetted Members and Partners:
- Delaware State University
- Fayetteville State University
- Morgan State University
- Northern Arizona University
- San Diego State University
- Texas A&M State University
- University of Texas, San Antonio
Solar Energies Technologies Office
Department of Energy
SETO funds early stage research with goals of improving the affordability, performance and value of solar energy technologies on the grid.
- Photovoltaics
- Concentrating Solar-Thermal-Power
Our Vetted Members and Partners:
- California State University, Northridge
- Delaware State University
- Prairie View A&M University
- University of Arizona
- University of Texas, El Paso
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Department of Defense
DTRA's mission is to counter and deter weapons of mass destruction and improvised threat networks. Research and development areas:
- Development of improved detection devices for traditional and nontraditional chemical agents
- Development of diagnostics for existing and emerging infectious disease threats
- Improved capabilities for development of new/improved medical and material countermeasures for both pre- and post-exposure
Our Vetted Members and Partners:
- Albany State University
- The City College of New York
- Fisk University
- Howard University
- NC Central University
- Norfolk State University
- Morgan State University
- San Diego State University
- Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
- University of the District of Columbia
- University of Texas, San Antonio
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Department of Transportation
PHMSA's mission is the research and development projects focused on providing near-term solutions to help ensure the safe, reliable, and environmentally-sound operation of the Nation's pipeline system.
- Pipeline Testing
- UAS Pipeline Safety
Our Vetted Members and Partners:
- California State University, Northridge
- The City College of New York
- New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology
- Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
- Texas State University
- University of Arizona
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- University of New Mexico
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Maritime Administration
Department of Transportation
MA's mission is the research, development, assessment and demonstration of emerging marine technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of U.S. maritime transportation.
- Control of Aquatic Invasive Species
- Biofuels
- Emissions Reduction
Our Vetted Members and Partners:
- California State University, Chico
- Howard University
- North Carolina A&T State University
- Old Dominion University
- Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
- University of Arizona
- University of New Mexico
- University of Texas, El Paso
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health
NHLBI works to:
- Understand Human Biology
- Reduce Human Disease
- Develop Workforce and Resources
- Advance Translational Research
Our Vetted Members and Partners:
- Delaware State University
- Fisk University
- Morgan State University
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease
National Institutes of Health
NIDDK research creates knowledge about and treatments for diseases that are among the most chronic, costly, and consequential for patients, their families, and the Nation.
Our Vetted Members and Partners:
- Fayetteville State University
- Morgan State University
- Texas A&M State University
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health
NCI leads, conducts, and supports cancer research across the nation to advance scientific knowledge and help all people live longer, healthier lives.
Our Vetted Members and Partners:
- Delaware State University
- Fayetteville State University
- Morgan State University