National Facilities
The National Facilities program supports specialized research facilities for scientists and engineers in multiple disciplines, providing unique capabilities and educational opportunities.
Funder: National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime
Funding Amounts: No specified ceiling or floor; award size and duration vary by project and facility.
Summary: Supports the operation of national user facilities offering unique research capabilities and open access to the scientific community, especially in materials research and related fields.
Key Information: Proposals must follow the current NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG).
Description
The National Facilities program supports the operation of national user facilities—research centers with specialized instrumentation and resources that are available to the broader scientific community, with a particular emphasis on materials research. These facilities provide unique research capabilities that are typically only available at a few highly specialized laboratories in the United States.
Facilities supported may include those for:
- High magnetic fields
- Ultraviolet and x-ray synchrotron radiation
- Neutron scattering
- Nanofabrication
The program is designed to:
- Enable open user service for scientists and engineers from a wide range of disciplines, including biology, chemistry, geosciences, materials research, and physics.
- Serve as science and technology resources for students, teachers, and the general public.
- Support educational activities, curriculum development, and public outreach.
