Atom | Division of Materials Research: Topical Materials Research Programs: Biomaterials (BMAT), Condensed Matter Physics (CMP), Metals and Metallic Nanostructures (MMN), Polymers (POL)

Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: October 1 – November 1, 2025 (annual window)

Funding Amounts: ~$55,000,000 total program funding; minimum award ~$360,000; ~225 awards annually; actual award size/duration varies by program.

Summary: Supports fundamental research and education in materials discovery, design, synthesis, characterization, and related phenomena across six topical programs (Biomaterials, Condensed Matter Physics, Electronic & Photonic Materials, Metals & Metallic Nanostructures, Polymers, Solid-State & Materials Chemistry).

Key Information: One proposal as PI/co-PI allowed per annual window across all six programs; some programs have separate solicitations.

Division of Materials Research: Topical Materials Research Programs: Biomaterials (BMAT), Condensed Matter Physics (CMP), Metals and Metallic Nanostructures (MMN), Polymers (POL)

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