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Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers

Agency: U.S. National Science Foundation

Assistance Listings: 47.049 -- Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Last Updated: January 24, 2025

Funding opportunity

Summary

The Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs) program provides sustained support of materials research and education of the highest quality while addressing fundamental problems in science and engineering. Each MRSEC addresses research of a scope and complexity requiring the scale, synergy, and multidisciplinarity provided by a campus-based research center. The MRSECs support materials research infrastructure in the United States, promote active collaboration between universities and other sectors, including industry and international organizations, and contribute to the development...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Other

Additional information

*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus.

Grantor contact information

Description

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Email

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Documents

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Link to additional information

NSF Publication 25-532

Closing: November 24, 2025

Application process

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Award

$27,000,000

Program Funding

10

Expected awards

$4,500,000

Award Ceiling

$3,000,000

Award Floor

Funding opportunity number:

25-532

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

2

Posted date:

January 4, 2025

Archive date:

December 24, 2025

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