DMR-NIBIB Collaboration: Exploring Fundamental Drivers of Next Generation Biomaterials for Biomedical Research
Funding Agency:
- National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) wishes to announce to the community a new collaboration with the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB). This collaboration is based on a recent Memorandum of Understanding between the Directorate of Engineering (ENG), MPS, and NIBIB to encourage and foster scientific exchanges in areas of mutual interest. Specifically, this Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) invites requests to fund workshops addressing the science drivers of active matter biomaterials with the potential to advance our understanding of abiotic-biotic interfaces and be developed into next generation biomedical technologies. As described below, the Division of Materials research (DMR) within MPS and NIBIB collaboration is specifically interested in laying the scientific groundwork necessary for competitive proposals for the exploration of new biomedically-relevant active materials and the drivers needed to be medically applicable as these new materials transition from discovery to development.
A joint webinar on April 17, 2023, noon to 1:30 pm ET to provide details on this collaborative effort in general, the specifics of this DCL, and the program portfolios of the participating programs featuring National Science Foundation Program Officers from DMR as well as Program Officers from NIBIB.
Link to the webinar registration (Registration required):
https://nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_BM5Rv4DUQgSSb_PPWFdXww
Standard Grant or Continuing Grant; The anticipated budget of a conference proposal is generally limited to $50,000, but under exceptional circumstances may be supported up to $100,000, subject to availability of funds
June 8, 2023, 5 pm local submitter's time
Abraham Joy, Program Director, Division of Materials Research, MPS, NSF
Email: ajoy@nsf.gov