Sponsor
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Summary
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs) program provides sustained support of multidisciplinary materials research and education of the highest quality while addressing fundamental problems in materials science of a scope and complexity requiring the scale and synergy provided by a campus-based research center. 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). Priority areas of interest are advancing materials for semiconductors and microelectronics, materials for biotechnology, materials for biomanufacturing, architected materials across scales, materials far-from-equilibrium, structural materials under extreme conditions, and alternative approaches to development and processing of clean, sustainable materials. MRSECs are expected to have strong links to industry and other sectors and must lead education/outreach activities to support broadening participation.
For more information, view the full NSF 25-532 Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC) solicitation.
Award
$3 million to $4.5 million per year for up to six years.
Limited Submission Requirements and Timeline
One (1) preliminary proposal per institution is permitted.
Notice of Interest Process. Only preliminary proposals approved by the Division of Research and Economic Development may be submitted to this program. For such approval, the Principal Investigator (PI) must first submit a Notice of Interest to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu by 4 pm on February 6, 2025. The Notice of Interest must indicate the PI and Co-PIs, collaborator names and affiliations, and a brief, one paragraph description of the proposed project.
**If necessary, a further white paper round may be required**
Key Submission Dates
- February 6, 2025 by 4 pm – Notice of Interest due to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu
- February 12, 2025 – Anticipated date applicants will be notified of approval to advance toward white paper round or full submission
- June 16, 2025 – All final preliminary proposal documents due to OSP
- June 23, 2025 – Preliminary proposal due to NSF
- November 17, 2025 – All final proposal documents due to OSP
- November 24, 2025 – Full proposal due to NSF
Important Notes on Sponsor Requirements
- An individual may be the Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI for only one preliminary proposal, i.e., no investigator, PI or co-PI, can be listed on the NSF proposal Cover Sheet on more than one proposal.
NOTE: Please send all inquiries and submissions for Limited Submission opportunities to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu.