Simpler Grants.gov #26-515

NSF Grant Opportunity for Foundational Engineering Research (CMMI)

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG), is soliciting proposals for foundational research projects in civil, mechanical, and manufacturing innovation under the Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI) program. - Programs covered: - Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Operations (AMDO) - Engineering for the Built Environment (EBE) - Intelligent and Interactive Dynamic Systems (IIDS) - Mechanics of Advanced Materials Systems (MAMS) - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for research rather than procurement of products. - The opportunity seeks intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative foundational research. - Proposals do not need to promise near-term products or commercial outcomes. - Estimated funding amount: $100,000,000 - Approximately 275 awards anticipated - No cost sharing or matching requirements - Eligibility is unrestricted - Unique requirements: - Focus on foundational, transformative research - No requirement for commercial product development - Open to a wide range of engineering disciplines

Description

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) supports foundational research projects in civil, mechanical, and manufacturing innovation through several programs including Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Operations; Engineering for the Built Environment; Intelligent and Interactive Dynamic Systems; and Mechanics of Advanced Materials Systems. The program anticipates a portfolio of awards with varying budgets and durations, focusing on intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative foundational research. Proposals do not need to promise near-term products or commercial outcomes to be competitive. The funding opportunity is a grant with no cost sharing or matching requirement.

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