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Materials Research (DMR)

Submission Window for Unsolicited Proposals

Starting in 2009, the window for submitting unsolicited proposals to DMR begins on September 1 and ends on October 31, annually. If the closing date for the submission window falls on a weekend, the closing date moves to the following Monday. The last date of the submission window is an absolute deadline date and proposals must be received by NSF by 5:00 p.m. submitter's local time on that date.

The submission window applies to unsolicited proposals submitted to DMR programs, except for the following which may be submitted at any time during the year: Grants for Rapid Response Research (RAPID), EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER), proposals for workshops or conferences, proposals to the DMR National Facilities Program, and supplements to existing grants. For proposals submitted in response to special announcements or solicitations, the deadline dates specified in the announcement or solicitation apply.

We strongly advise Principal Investigators and Sponsored Research Offices to submit early and avoid a last-minute rush, which can cause problems in timely and correct transmission to NSF. Proposals that have formatting problems or are otherwise non-compliant with the Grant Proposal Guide, http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=gpg, can usually be corrected and resubmitted within the same window if received early; there may be no time to do that for proposals submitted close to the deadline date.

DMR discourages the submission of more than one proposal from the same Principal Investigator during the proposal-submission window.

Perspective on Broader Impact Review Criteria

View the DMR Dear Colleague Letter for more information.

Special Announcements

NSF Division of Materials Research announces American Competitiveness and Innovation Fellows (PDF)

NSF/EPSRC "Sandpit" on Synthetic Biology

Dear Colleague Letter for Joint NSF/EPSRC "Sandpit" on Synthetic Biology

Programs and Funding Opportunities

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Biomaterials (BMAT)
Ceramics (CER)
CHE-DMR-DMS Solar Energy Initiative (SOLAR)
Condensed Matter and Materials Theory (CMMT)
Condensed Matter Physics (CMP)
Electronic and Photonic Materials (EPM)
Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC)
bullet Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials  (PREM)
Metallic Materials and Nanostructures (MMN)
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NSF-NIST Interaction in Chemistry, Materials Research, Molecular Biosciences, Bioengineering, and Chemical Engineering Crosscutting
NSF-NRI Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Fellow Supplements to NSF Centers in Nanoelectronics (NSF 09-016) Crosscutting
Office of Special Programs Crosscutting
bullet International Materials Institutes  (IMI)
bullet Materials World Network: Cooperative Activity in Materials Research between US Investigators and their Counterparts Abroad  (MWN)
bullet Research Experiences for Undergraduates  (REU) NSF Wide Flag
Polymers (POL)
Solid State and Materials Chemistry (SSMC)

Featured NSF-wide Programs

ADVANCE: Increasing the Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers NSF Wide Flag

Cyber-Enabled Discovery and Innovation NSF Wide Flag

Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry NSF Wide Flag

Information Technology Research for National Priorities NSF Wide Flag

Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program NSF Wide Flag

Research Experiences for Undergraduates NSF Wide Flag

Research in Undergraduate Institutions NSF Wide Flag

Science and Technology Centers: Integrative Partnerships NSF Wide Flag

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Recently Announced Funding Opportunities See All

Instrumentation for Materials Research - Major Instrumentation Projects
(NSF  09-547) Posted March 27, 2009

Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials
(NSF  09-518) Posted November 25, 2008

CHE-DMR-DMS Solar Energy Initiative
(NSF  08-598) Posted August 21, 2008

Materials World Network: Cooperative Activity in Materials Research between US Investigators and their Counterparts Abroad
(NSF  08-590) Posted July 24, 2008

International Materials Institutes
(NSF  08-558) Posted April 15, 2008


Upcoming Due Dates See All

Instrumentation for Materials Research - Major Instrumentation Projects
(NSF  09-547) Full Proposal: June 29, 2009

Biomaterials
(PD  06-7623) Full Proposal: October 31, 2009

Condensed Matter Physics
(PD  03-1710) Full Proposal: October 31, 2009

Electronic and Photonic Materials
(PD  03-1775) Full Proposal: October 31, 2009

Metallic Materials and Nanostructures
(PD  03-1771) Full Proposal: October 31, 2009


Discoveries See All

Photo showing bright red-orange photoluminescence from porous silicon nanoparticles. Safer Nano Cancer Detector
Nanoparticle test in mice could pave the way for human uses
Released  April 30, 2009

Photo of the MIT battery material. Improved Lithium Ion Battery Technology Could Fast-Charge Electric Vehicles, Boost Acceleration
"Beltway" coating on cathode eases ions' way into crystalline tunnels
Released  April 22, 2009

Eight thumbnail images and 2008 in Review 2008: Year in Review
A look back at some of the NSF-supported advances and activities that made news last year
Released  March 13, 2009

Image showing the red and blue letters retrieved from a data cube. New Record for World's Smallest Letters
Stanford University breaks record set in 1991, promises denser information storage
Released  March 10, 2009

Photomicrograph of biocompatible, bioactive glass. Reflecting on the Many Uses of Glass
The director of NSF's International Materials Institute for New Functionality in Glass at Lehigh University focuses on glass research and exciting students from underrepresented groups about glass science and engineering
Released  February 20, 2009




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