Funder: National Science Foundation
Due Dates: June 23, 2025 (Preliminary Proposal) | November 24, 2025 (Full Proposal, by invitation only)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4.5M/year for up to 6 years per center; total program funding estimated at $27M for 8–10 awards.
Summary: Supports campus-based, multidisciplinary centers conducting high-impact materials research and education, fostering collaboration and infrastructure development.
Key Information: Limited submission: one proposal per institution; full proposals by invitation only; minimum 2, maximum 3 Interdisciplinary Research Groups (IRGs) per center.