Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #NSF23612
NSF Division of Materials Research: Topical Materials Research Programs Grant Opportunity
Buyer
National Science Foundation
Posted
August 01, 2023
Identifier
NSF23612
NAICS
541715, 541713
This opportunity is a research grant solicitation from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Materials Research (DMR) for advancing materials science. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Division of Materials Research (DMR) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a research grant, not a product procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Research grants for fundamental and interdisciplinary materials research - Focus areas include materials discovery, design, synthesis, characterization, and properties - No part numbers or product quantities specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Open to U.S.-based non-profit, non-academic organizations (e.g., museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies) and accredited U.S. higher education institutions - Emphasis on interdisciplinary research in physics, chemistry, materials science, and engineering - Special eligibility rules for international branch campuses of U.S. institutions - Total estimated funding available: $66,000,000 - Proposals may be submitted at any time; no fixed period of performance - Program aims to drive technological innovation and train future materials researchers
Description
The solicitation is for research grants in the field of materials research, which integrates physics, chemistry, materials science, and engineering to advance the fundamental understanding of materials and their properties. The research aims to support discovery, design, synthesis, characterization, and understanding of materials phenomena from nanoscale to macroscale. Projects are intended to drive technological innovation and economic growth, as well as prepare the next generation of materials researchers. Eligible applicants include non-profit, non-academic organizations associated with educational or research activities, and institutions of higher education in the U.S. Proposals are accepted anytime with a total funding amount of $66,000,000.