Crosscutting Activities in Materials Research
ID: 308873Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

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/308873

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505350
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Crosscutting Activities in Materials Research" aimed at supporting diverse and inclusive activities within the Division of Materials Research (DMR). This initiative encourages proposals that foster international cooperation, education, and community engagement through workshops, summer schools, and other collaborative efforts that do not fit neatly into existing DMR programs. The NSF anticipates awarding approximately 100 grants, with no cost-sharing requirements, and proposals can be submitted at any time. For inquiries or assistance, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov, and further details can be found at the NSF program description link provided.

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