Otaigbe, J.U. W. Jarrett and J. D. Lichtenhan, National Science Foundation-CBET 0752150, “GOALI: New Nanostructured Polyurethane/POSS Hybrid Films With Enhanced Benefits: From Reactive Aqueous Dispersions to Prescribed Film Morphologies and Properties,” 2008-2011, $367,662, PI.

Otaigbe, J.U., National Science Foundation-DMR 0652350,“Collaborative Research: Molecular Structure and Phase Behavior of Novel Phosphate-glass / Polymer Hybrids Studied by Advanced Solid-state NMR and Rheometry Methods,” 2008-2010, $300,000, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation-CBET 0715095, “International Supplement to NSF-CBET 0317646,” 2007, $26,631, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation-INT 0630577, “Supplement to OISE 0436384,” 2006, $13,750, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation-CBET 0630481, “Supplement to CBET 0317646,” 2006, $6000, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation-INT 0405001, “U.S.–Switzerland Cooperative Research and Education: Rheology, Morphology and Modeling of New Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Materials,” 2005–2008, $74,640, PI.

Otaigbe, J.U., Office of Naval Research, “Coatings, and Biodegradable and Bioabsorbable Films and Composites,” 2004–2006, $307,333.

Otaigbe, J.U. and D.A. Wicks, Bayer MaterialScience LLC, “Rheology and Morphology of Polyurethane Dispersions,” 2004, $30,000.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation-DMR 0412001, “International Supplement to NSF-DMR 0317646,” 2004,–2005 $20,100, PI. (This grant proposal is to support new partnership and new collaborative project with Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences).

Otaigbe, J.U., National Science Foundation-MRSEC (DMR-0213883) “Responsive Films from Polymer Nanocomposite Dispersions and Emulsions: Experiment and Theory,” 2004, $70,000, PI. (Support for 1 student and partial support for 1 postdoc).

Otaigbe, J.U. Anton Paar Physica Company, “MCR 501-Equipment Grant,” 2004. (Donation of brand-new state-of-the-art rheometer complete with accessories donation, in-kind support).

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation-DMR 0405690, “REU Supplement to DMR 0317646,” 2003-2005, $12000, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation-DMR 0405689 “Supplement to DMR 0242754” 2003, $6000, PI.

Mathias, L, J.U. Otaigbe, and D. Wicks, National Science Foundation-DMR-0300768 “IGERT-Entrepreneurship at the Interface of Polymer Science and Medicinal Chemistry” 2003–2008, $3,609,280, Co-PI.

Otaigbe, J.U., National Science Foundation-CTS 0317646, “Novel Approaches to Nanostructured Polymer Blends With Enhanced Benefits,” 2003–2006, $367,685 (plus $30,000 University matching funds), PI.

Otaigbe, J.U., National Science Foundation-MRSEC (DMR-0213883) “Responsive Films from Polymer Nanocomposite Dispersions and Emulsions: Experiment and Theory,” 2003, $35,000, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation-DMR 0310470 “Supplement to DMR 0242754” 2003, $3,020, PI.

Otaigbe, J.U. National Science Foundation-DMR 0309115, “Medium-Range Order in Polymeric Phosphate Glasses: Effects of Atomic-Scale Structures on Macroscopic Properties,” 2003, $23,845.

Otaigbe, J.U., National Science Foundation-EPSCoR, “Nanostructured Organic/Inorganic Polymer Hybrid Materials With Enhanced Benefits,”, 2003, $97,802, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation, “REU Supplement to DMR 0242754,” 2003, $6000, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation, “Supplemental Funding to DMR 0242754,” 2003, $3020, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation-DMR 0242754 “Generation, Characterization, and Modeling of Structure and Properties of Polymer Blend Nano- and Microparticles,” 2002, $116,172, PI.

Schmidt-Rohr, K. J.U. Otaigbe, et al. “Acquisition of a Solid-State NMR 400 MHz Spectrometer for Studies of the Structure and Dynamics of Polymers and Insoluble Natural Compounds,” National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation Program, 10/2001, $259,784 (plus $259,784 ISU matching funds) Co-PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation, “Feasibility of Reactive Extrusion of Nanostructured Polymer Blends,” 2001, $69,635, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation, “REU Supplement to CTS 0122925,” 2001, $12000, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation, “REU Supplement to DMR 9733350,” 5/2001, $12,000, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation, “REU Supplement to DMR 9982077,” 1/2001, $5760, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation, “REU Supplement to DMR971268,” 7/2000, $12,718, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation, “International Supplement to NSF-DMR 9712688,” 2000–2001, $12,718, PI. (This grant proposal is to support new partnership and new collaborative project with Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences).

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation, “Generation, Characterization, and Modeling of Structure and Properties of Polymer Blend Nano- and Microparticles,” 1999-2002, $257,000 plus $20,000 ISU matching funds, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., PPG Industries, Inc., “PPG's Low Molecular Weight Atomization–Stage 1” 12/1999 $10,500, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., Huntsman Chemical Corporation, “Polystyrene and polypropylene Atomization–Stage 2” 12/1998 $118,000 plus $40,000 for equipment, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation, “Industry Matching Funds,” 3/1999–2/2000, $25,000, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., Dow Chemical Company, “Support for Polymer Materials Science Education," 11/1998, $2,000, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation, “REU Supplement,” 11/1998, $14,000, PI.

R.C. Larock and Otaigbe, J.U., Iowa Soybean Promotion Board, “Preparation of biodegradable polymers by admet and cationic polymerization of soybean oil,” 4/1998, $115,988, Co-PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., Huntsman Chemical Corporation, “Polystyrene Atomization,” 4/1998–12/1998 $32,000, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation, “Medium range order in polymeric phosphate glasses,” 2/1998–8/2001, $350,000 plus $17,500 ISU matching funds, PI. Note that this is a highly competitive CAREER award (only = 10% or 325 grant proposals nationwide are funded).

Otaigbe, J.U. and Sheares, V.V., Iowa State University Research Foundation, “Quasicrystals as additives in polymeric materials,” 1/98–12/98, $10,000, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation, “REU Supplement,” 1/1998, $12,000, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation, “Development of polymer bonded magnets,” 8/1997–8/2000, $351,000 plus $25,000 ISU matching funds PI. Note that this is a highly competitive "Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison With Industry" award with peer reviewers from both industry and academia.

Martin, S. W. and Otaigbe, J. U., Perkin-Elmer Corporation, "New thermal analysis equipment for teaching laboratory,” 1997, $100,000 value, Co-PI.

Martin, S. W. and Otaigbe, J. U., National Science Foundation, “Acquisition of comprehensive dynamic mechanical thermal analysis system,” 7/96–6/97, $110,000 (plus $110,000 ISU Matching Funds), Co-PI.

Otaigbe, J. U. and Adams, D., Iowa State University, special Fall 1995 Research Initiation Grants, “Affordable biodegradable soy protein plastic composites,” 1/97–12/97, $7,500, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., Center for Advanced Technology Development, “Development of a method for making high-quality polymer powders,” 8/96-6/97, $32,000, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., Iowa State University Research Grant, “Optical shearing system,” 10/95 – 6/96, $19,000, PI, concluded.

Otaigbe, J. U. and Anderson, I., Center for Advanced Technology Development (CATD), "Gas atomization of polymers," 8/95 – 6/96, $20,000, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., Iowa State University Research Grant, “Gas atomization of polyethylene,” 7/95 - 6/96, $12,000, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U, Griffee, B., Bartak, D., and Garvin, M., Recycling and Reuse Technology Center of Iowa State, "Recycling of poly (vinyl alcohol) disposable medical and surgical products," 7/95 - 6/97, $60,000, Co-PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., Hoechst-Celanese Corporation, “Atomization of Hoechst waxes (PE 130/520),” 1995/96 product development contract, PI. (No grant money, only in-kind support).

Otaigbe, J. U. and Jane, J.-L., Center for Advanced Technology Development (CATD), "Dynamic mechanical properties of starch and soy plastics: Effect of preparation, processing and humidity conditions", 1/95 – 6/95, $50,000, PI.

Jane, J. L., Huang, S. J., and Otaigbe, J. U., United Soybean Board, “An integrated soy plastics research development and commercialization program,” 1/94 – 12/96, $400,000, Co-PI.

Otaigbe, J.U., Iowa State University (MSE Dept.), "Set-up funds for polymers and composites research laboratory," 10/94 – 9/96, $20,000, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U., Sherritt Incorporated of Canada, "Differential scanning calorimetry, dynamic mechanical, and microstructural analysis of oriented and amorphous poly (ethylene terephthalate)," 4/92–9/92, $20,000, PI.

Otaigbe, J. U. and Williams, M. C., Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada Strategic Grant Program, "Engineered thermoplastic structural materials," 10/91–10/94, $262,000 (no overheads), Co-PI, 95% effort. NSERC is equivalent to NSF in the U.S.