Simpler Grants.gov #25-521

NSF Materials Innovation Platforms research proposals for alloys, amorphous materials, and composites

The National Science Foundation is seeking research proposals for its Materials Innovation Platforms program. - Government buyer: U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Division of Materials Research. - Opportunity: Materials Innovation Platforms (MIP), solicitation 25-521; a research grant opportunity, not a purchase of commercial products or services. - Research focus: Proposals should address alloys, amorphous materials, or composites. Projects focused primarily on biomaterials or polymers are not eligible for this competition. - Platform capabilities: Proposals are expected to integrate materials synthesis and processing, characterization, theory/modeling/simulation, and data science, while supporting interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing through research infrastructure and user facilities. - Applicant and team requirements: Eligible applicants are accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with a U.S. campus, applying on behalf of faculty. Each project must be led by at least three Senior/Key Personnel with complementary expertise. - Funding information: The notice cites $16,000,000 in program funding and an award range of $18,000,000 to $30,000,000; three cooperative-agreement awards are anticipated. - OEMs, vendors, products, and services: None are identified or requested.

Description

The National Science Foundation’s Materials Innovation Platforms (MIP) program supports mid-scale infrastructure to advance materials research through user facilities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and access to cutting-edge tools. The 2025 competition seeks proposals focused on alloys, amorphous materials, and composite materials; proposals mainly focused on biomaterials and polymer research will not be considered. Each project must be directed by a team of at least three Senior/Key Personnel with complementary expertise. Eligible applicants are accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with a U.S. campus, acting on behalf of their faculty members.

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