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Crosscutting Activities in Materials Research

Funds materials-community work that fits no single programme β€” summer schools, workshops, conferences and cross-programme projects.

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Every division needs somewhere for the work that does not fit its programmes. In NSF's Division of Materials Research that place is this one, and it says so directly: proposals are welcome that do not fit elsewhere at NSF but are highly relevant to the materials research and education community.

What it coordinates and supports sits in three areas β€” diversity and inclusion, international cooperat…

Crosscutting materials-community activity that no single programme in the Division of Materials Research covers β€” diversity and inclusion, international cooperation, education and experiential learning, and community-wide summer schools, institutes, workshops and conferences, plus projects spanning several programmes.

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.β€”

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PD-18-7222Source: www.grants.gov