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 of a national network of university-based centers in materials research, education, and facilities. A MRSEC may be located at a single institution, or may involve multiple institutions in partnership, and is composed of two to three Interdisciplinary Research Groups, IRGs, each addressing a fundamental materials science topic aligned with the Division of Materials Research, DMR.
Awards:
Standard Grants
Limit on Number of Proposals per Organization:
1; If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please submit a draft preliminary proposal following the NSF guidelines to Atam Dhawan, SVP Research for institutional review by December 1, 2021.
Anticipated Funding Amount:
An estimate of $25M will be available for the FY 2023 competition for funding up to 8 MRSEC awards.
Letter of Intent:
Not required
Preliminary Proposal Due Date(s):
June 20, 2022
Full Proposal Submission Deadline:
TBD, by invitation after the successful preliminary proposal.
