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

Currently archived; no open deadlines

Award size and duration vary; see program for details

Supports innovative research on novel devices in electronics, photonics, magnetics, and related fields to advance micro-, nano-, and quantum-based device technologies.

This program is currently archived; check the NSF program page for future opportunities.

--- ## Description The Electronics, Photonics and Magnetic Devices (EPMD) Program supports pioneering research on devices that leverage the principles of electronics, optics and photonics, optoelectronics, magnetics, electromechanics, electromagnetics, and related physical phenomena. The program aims to expand the frontiers of micro-, nano-, and quantum-based devices operating within the electromagnetic spectrum, impacting diverse application domains such as information and communications, imaging and sensing, healthcare, Internet of Things, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. EPMD encourages research focused on: - Emerging technologies for device miniaturization, integration, and energy efficiency - Novel material-based devices with enhanced functionalities, efficiency, flexibility, tunability, wearability, and reliability ### Areas of Interest - **Electronic Devices**: Nanoelectronics, semiconductor devices, devices with new functionalities, electromagnetic effects, microwave/mm-wave/THz devices, flexible/printed electronics, carbon-based electronics, thermoelectric and ferroelectric devices - **Photonic Devices**: Advanced optical emitters and photodetectors (UV to THz), single-photon quantum devices, nonlinear/ultrafast photonics, nanophotonics, optical imaging and sensing, opto-mechanical nanodevices, optical communication components - **Magnetic Devices**: Biomagnetic devices, nanomagnetic and quantum devices, spin electronics for next-generation logic and memories - **Cross-Cutting**: 2D material devices and circuits, paper electronics, bioelectronic devices, photovoltaic and energy harvesting devices, metamaterial and plasmonic-based devices, sensor device technologies For detailed topic areas and program director contacts, see the [EPMD staff directory](https://www.nsf.gov/staff/staff_list.jsp?orgId=94&subDiv=y&org=ECCS&from_org=ECCS). --- ## Due Dates - **Currently archived; no open deadlines** - Check the [NSF program page](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505250) for updates on future funding cycles. --- ## Funding Amount - Award size and duration vary by project and proposal. - No specified minimum or maximum; consult the program’s [additional information page](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505250) for guidance. - No cost sharing or matching requirement. --- ## Eligibility - **Unrestricted:** Open to all types of applicants, including universities, colleges, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, and government entities. - See the [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) for full eligibility requirements. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted according to the requirements in the current [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg). - Monitor the [program page](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505250) for future calls and submission windows. - Contact a relevant program director for guidance on fit and submission timing. --- ## Additional Information - This program is currently archived, with no open deadlines. - Awards are subject to NSF’s standard terms, including the revised 2 CFR and 15% indirect cost rate policy. - For updates or future cycles, refer to the [NSF program description](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505250). --- ## External Links - [NSF Program Description PD-16-1517](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505250) - [Program Opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359533) - [EPMD Staff Directory](https://www.nsf.gov/staff/staff_list.jsp?orgId=94&subDiv=y&org=ECCS&from_org=ECCS) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Organization | |---------------------|-----------------------------|----------------|-----------------| | Dominique Dagenais | [ddagenai@nsf.gov](mailto:ddagenai@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-2980 | ENG/ECCS | | Ananth Dodabalapur | [adodabal@nsf.gov](mailto:adodabal@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-8012 | ENG/ECCS | | Margaret Kim | [sekim@nsf.gov](mailto:sekim@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-2967 | ENG/ECCS | | Rosa Lukaszew | [rlukasze@nsf.gov](mailto:rlukasze@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-8103 | ENG/ECCS | | Richard Nash | [rnash@nsf.gov](mailto:rnash@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-5394 | ENG/ECCS | | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | | NSF |

Electronics, Photonics and Magnetic Devices

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