Materials Innovation Platforms
ID: 357702Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$18M - $30M

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/357702

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf25521
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Materials Innovation Platforms" aimed at advancing materials research through collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts. Proposals are invited from accredited institutions of higher education in the U.S., with each project requiring a team of at least three senior personnel with expertise in materials synthesis, processing, characterization, and modeling. This initiative is part of the NSF's commitment to addressing complex challenges in materials science, aligning with the goals of the Materials Genome Initiative to accelerate the discovery and deployment of advanced materials. The total estimated program funding is $16 million, with individual awards ranging from $18 million to $30 million, and proposals are due by May 15, 2025. For further information, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov or visit the additional information link provided in the announcement.

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