Simpler Grants.gov #NSF Publication 26-515

NSF Solicitation for Foundational Research in Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Engineering

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Engineering, is inviting proposals for foundational research in civil, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering innovation. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) - 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) - Products/Services Requested: - Research projects in advanced manufacturing, civil infrastructure, intelligent dynamic systems, and mechanics of advanced materials - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities; focus is on research grants - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors specified; opportunity is for research funding, not product procurement - Notable Requirements: - Proposals should be intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative - No requirement for near-term products, deployment, or commercial outcomes - Unrestricted eligibility; proposals accepted anytime until closing - Estimated Funding: - Total estimated funding: $100,000,000 - Approximately 275 awards anticipated

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 program has a total funding of $100,000,000 and expects to make 275 awards. Proposals are accepted anytime until the closing date of August 18, 2076.

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