Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime (avoid March 15–May 15 and July 15–August 15)

Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $110,000–$160,000 per year; total program funding estimated at $10 million

Summary: Supports fundamental research in ceramics, glass-ceramics, inorganic glasses, ceramic-based composites, and related materials, with emphasis on experimental approaches and broader societal impacts.

Key Information: One submission per investigator per 12 months; strict timing rules for submissions to related NSF programs.