[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov/)

Opportunity is archived

Not specified; varies by project and program priorities

Supports research on design, planning, and control of operations in manufacturing enterprises, emphasizing novel analytical and computational methodologies.

This funding opportunity is currently archived and not accepting applications.

--- ## Description The Manufacturing Enterprise Systems (MES) program supported research focused on the design, planning, and control of operations within manufacturing enterprises. The program emphasized projects that were both grounded in relevant, real-world applications and required the development of innovative analytical and computational methods with potential broader impacts. Research areas of interest included: - Supply chain optimization and management - Production planning and scheduling - Monitoring and control of manufacturing processes - Maintenance and repair systems Special consideration was given to methods that: - Utilize rich enterprise process and product information - Address sustainability in manufacturing - Incorporate uncertainty and risk management The program sought to advance the state of knowledge in manufacturing systems and promote methodologies that could be applied across various sectors. --- ## Due Dates - Opportunity is archived and not currently accepting applications. --- ## Funding Amount - No specific award ceiling or floor was indicated. - Funding amounts varied by project, subject to NSF program priorities and available resources. - No cost sharing or matching requirement. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all applicant types (unrestricted). - Typical eligible applicants included universities, colleges, research institutions, non-profits, for-profit organizations, and other entities. - Applicants were required to follow NSF’s standard policies and procedures. --- ## Application Process - Proposals were required to comply with the NSF [Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1). - Submission was via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/) or [NSF FastLane/Research.gov](https://www.research.gov/research-web/). - All proposals had to address the program’s research scope and demonstrate both intellectual merit and broader impacts. --- ## Additional Information - This program is currently archived and not accepting new proposals. - New or updated opportunities in manufacturing systems may be posted by NSF in the future; applicants are encouraged to monitor the NSF [funding page](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/) for updates. - Awards made through this program can be explored via the [NSF Award Search](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/advancedSearchResult?ProgEleCode=178600&BooleanElement=Any&BooleanRef=Any&ActiveAwards=true#results). --- ## External Links - [NSF Program Page for MES (archived)](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13342) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359447) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) - [Directorate for Engineering (ENG)](https://www.nsf.gov/eng) - [Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (ENG/CMMI)](https://www.nsf.gov/eng/cmmi) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |----------------|------------------------------|---------------| | Diwakar Gupta | [dgupta@nsf.gov](mailto:dgupta@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-7902 | | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | |

Manufacturing Enterprise Systems

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