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MPS Materials Research Programs (MPS Materials)

Funds eight NSF materials programmes through one door β€” ceramics, polymers, metals, biomaterials and more, across 300 awards.

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NSF's Mathematical and Physical Sciences directorate routes eight materials programmes through this notice, all aimed at fundamental understanding of materials, their properties and what they could be used for.

The eight are Biomaterials; Ceramics; Condensed Matter and Materials Theory; Condensed Matter Physics; Electronic and Photonic Materials; Metals and Metallic Nanostructures; Polymers; and …

Eight NSF materials programmes through one solicitation β€” biomaterials, ceramics, condensed matter and materials theory, condensed matter physics, electronic and photonic materials, metals and metallic nanostructures, polymers, and solid state and materials chemistry.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$100M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 26-521Source: www.grants.gov