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NSF MPS Materials Research Programs Solicitation for Foundational Materials Research

This opportunity from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) invites proposals for foundational materials research. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) - OEMs and Vendors: - NSF is the only organization mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are specified - Products/Services Requested: - Submission of research proposals in the following areas: - Biomaterials - Ceramics - Condensed Matter and Materials Theory - Condensed Matter Physics - Electronic and Photonic Materials - Metals and Metallic Nanostructures - Polymers - Solid State and Materials Chemistry - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative foundational research - No requirement for near-term product development or commercial outcomes - Eligible applicants: U.S.-based non-profit, non-academic organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal nations - Special instructions for proposals involving international branch campuses of U.S. institutions - No cost sharing or matching requirement - Estimated funding: $100,000,000 with approximately 300 expected awards

Description

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs in theoretical and applied mathematical sciences, including Algebra and Number Theory, Analysis, Applied Mathematics, and others. The programs anticipate a portfolio of awards with varying budgets, durations, and scopes, subject to fund availability. NSF MPS seeks intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative foundational research, without requiring near-term commercial outcomes. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, tribal nations, and others associated with educational or research activities in the U.S.

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