# Research Infrastructure: Mid-Scale RI-1 (M1:IP):  Expanding Science Frontiers through Continental Drilling (ESF)

**Budget Signal Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities |
| Location | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
| Project | Research Infrastructure: Mid-Scale RI-1 (M1:IP):  Expanding Science Frontiers through Continental Drilling (ESF) |
| Award amount | $19,591,048 |
| Obligated so far | $19,591,048 |
| Awarded | 2026-09-02 |
| Period | 2026-11-01 to 2029-10-31 |
| Program | Mid-scale RI - Track 1 |
| Directorate / division | GEO / GCP |
| Award ID | 2535600 |

## Why this score
- Award of $1M or more.

Source: U.S. National Science Foundation Awards API (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2535600). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:13:44.963Z.
Award data comes from the NSF Awards API and may be amended by NSF. Institution-level only; investigator contact details are not included. Informational only.