The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for the "NSF/CASIS Transport Phenomena Research at the International Space Station to Benefit Life on Earth" grant. This opportunity aims to support research projects in fluid dynamics, particulate and multiphase processes, combustion and fire systems, thermal transport processes, and related manufacturing methods that utilize the International Space Station (ISS) National Lab to conduct experiments beneficial to life on Earth. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based for-profit organizations, non-profit research entities, and accredited institutions of higher education, with a total funding amount of $3.6 million available for this initiative. Proposals must be submitted by March 4, 2026, and interested parties can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

The Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CBET) and the Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing innovation (CMMI) in the Engineering Directorate (ENG) and the Division of Materials Research (DMR) in the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) are partnering with The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, Inc. (CASIS) to solicit research projects in the general fields of fluid dynamics, particulate and multiphase processes, combustion and fire systems, thermal transport processes, nanoscale interactions, manufacturing methods that employ any of those transport phenomena, and resulting metallic materials, metal nanostructures and ceramic materials that can utilize the International Space Station (ISS) National Lab to conduct research that will benefit life on Earth. Only entities that qualify as &quot;U.S. Persons&quot; under 22 U.S. Code &#167;6010, including academic investigators, non-profit independent research laboratories and academic-commercial teams are eligible to submit proposals.

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