Ceramics
Posted
- Opportunity number
- 16-597
- Agency
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National Science Foundation
- Applications due
- Not on record
- Award size
- $110,000 to $160,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This Federal Grant Opportunity supports fundamental scientific research in ceramics, glass-ceramics, inorganic glasses, ceramic-based composites, and inorganic carbon-based materials. The objective is to increase understanding and develop predictive capabilities for relating synthesis, processing, and microstructure of these materials to their properties and performance. The National Science Foundation (NSF) administers this grant program, which encourages experimental research, including the use of computational and theory components. Topics of interest include nucleation and growth, phase transformations, surface modification, and defects. Eligibility rules apply, and PIs are encouraged to include broader impact activities in their proposals.
The typical award range for this grant program is $110,000 to $605,057, with project durations commonly spanning 2-5 years. The grants are awarded to support individual researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and research teams at universities across the United States. There are no specific location or quantity requirements mentioned in the opportunity.
Synopsis
This program supports fundamental scientific research in ceramics (e.g., oxides, carbides, nitrides and borides), glass-ceramics, inorganic glasses, ceramic-based composites and inorganic carbon-based materials. Projects should be centered on experiments; inclusion of computational and theory components are encouraged. The objective of the program is to increase fundamental understanding and to develop predictive capabilities for relating synthesis, processing, and microstructure of these materials to their properties and ultimate performance in various environments and applications. Research to enhance or enable the discovery or creation of new ceramic materials is welcome. Development of new experimental techniques or novel approaches to carry out projects is encouraged. Topics supported include basic processes and mechanisms associated with nucleation and growth of thin films; bulk crystal growth; phase transformations and equilibria; morphology; surface modification; corrosion, interfaces and grain boundary structure; and defects. Additional Information Eligibility rules apply for submissions; please see the Program Description section of the CER solicitation for details. PIs are encouraged to include all anticipated broader impact activities in their initial proposals, rather than planning on supplemental requests. Most projects include: (1) the anticipated significance on science, engineering and/or technology including possible benefits to society, (2) plans for the dissemination, and (3) broadening participation of underrepresented groups and/or excellence in training, mentoring, and/or teaching. Many successful proposals include one additional broader impact activity.
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