Division of Materials Research: Topical Materials Research Programs
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- 22-609
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National Science Foundation
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- Grant
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
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About this opportunity
This Federal Grant Opportunity, titled "Division of Materials Research: Topical Materials Research Programs," is being offered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support fundamental and applied research across various materials science disciplines. The grants aim to advance the understanding of materials, their properties, and related phenomena, as well as enable the discovery, design, and synthesis of novel materials with unique characteristics. Key objectives include understanding electronic, atomic, and molecular structures, mechanisms, and processes that govern materials at different scales, and developing innovative materials research strategies. The evaluation criteria will likely focus on the scientific merit, potential impact, and feasibility of the proposed research. The deadline for this opportunity is not specified, but applicants should review the detailed eligibility and proposal preparation instructions provided.
The NSF typically awards grants under this program that range from $110,000 to $605,057, with project durations commonly spanning 2-5 years. The funding supports individual investigators, research teams, centers, and instrumentation at academic and research institutions across the United States. The specific award amounts and project scopes may vary depending on the nature and scale of the proposed research activities.
Synopsis
Materials Research is the field of science where physics, chemistry, materials science, and engineering naturally converge in the pursuit of the fundamental understanding of the properties of materials and the phenomena they host. Materials are abundant and pervasive, serving as critical building blocks in technology and innovation. Materials Research impacts life and society, as it shapes our understanding of the material world and enables significant advances spanning the range from nanoelectronics to health-related fields. The development and deployment of advanced materials are major drivers of U.S. economic growth. Research supported by the Division of Materials Research (DMR) focuses on advancing the fundamental understanding of materials, materials discovery, design, synthesis, characterization, properties, and materials-related phenomena. DMR awards enable understanding of the electronic, atomic, and molecular structures, mechanisms, and processes that govern nanoscale to macroscale morphology and properties; manipulation and control of these properties; discovery of emerging phenomena of matter and materials; and creation of novel design, synthesis, and processing strategies that lead to new materials with unique characteristics. These discoveries and advancements transcend traditional scientific and engineering disciplines. DMR supports research and education activities in the United States through funding of individual investigators, teams, centers, facilities, and instrumentation. Projects supported by DMR are not only essential for the development of future technologies and industries that address societal needs, but also for the preparation of the next generation of materials researchers. Additional Information Eligibility rules apply for submissions; please see Section II. Program Description, Section IV. Eligibility Information, and Section V.A Proposal Preparation Instructions
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