Materials Research Seed Grant Program
Ohio State's Materials Research Seed Grant Program funds and supports innovative, materials-focused research to foster new directions and multidisciplinary collaborations across the university.
Funder: Ohio State University
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Letters of Intent) | January 2027 (MTBG presentations) | February 2027 (MTBG presentations) | March 2027 (Full proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $70,000/year (MTBG) or $50,000/year (EMRG); 12-month project period; internal seed funding.
Summary: Supports Ohio State researchers with tiered, internal funding and technical resources to catalyze materials-focused research.
Key Information: Forecasted deadlines—confirm details on the program page before applying.
Description
The Materials Research Seed Grant Program, managed by the Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research (IMR) at Ohio State University, is designed to stimulate high-impact, materials-focused research across the university. The program operates through a three-tiered structure, offering direct funding and access to expert technical staff, with the goal of fostering new research directions and enabling teams to become competitive for external funding opportunities. The program is jointly managed by the Center for Emergent Materials (CEM), the Center for Exploration of Novel Complex Materials (ENCOMM), and IMR.
