Division of Materials Research: Topical Materials Research Programs
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National Science Foundation (NSF)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Division of Materials Research: Topical Materials Research Programs," aimed at advancing the understanding and development of materials science. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, research laboratories, and institutions of higher education located in the U.S., with a focus on projects that explore the properties and phenomena of materials, which are crucial for technological innovation and economic growth. The NSF anticipates a total funding amount of $66 million, with proposals accepted on a rolling basis, and interested parties can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance. For more details, applicants are encouraged to refer to NSF Publication 23-612 available at the provided URL.

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