Division of Materials Research: Topical Materials Research Programs
ID: 349655Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/349655

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23612
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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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