Division of Materials Research: Topical Materials Research Programs: Biomaterials (BMAT), Condensed Matter Physics (CMP), Metals and Metallic Nanostructures (MMN), Polymers (POL)
This grant funds U.S. research and education on biomaterials, condensed matter physics, metals and metallic nanostructures, and polymers to advance the fundamental understanding and development of new materials.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
U.S. National Science Foundation has archived this opportunity.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2025 – November 1, 2025 (annual window)
Funding Amounts: ~$38,000,000 total program funding annually; typical award size varies by program; ~150 awards/year
Summary: Supports fundamental research and education in biomaterials, condensed matter physics, metals and metallic nanostructures, and polymers.
Key Information: One proposal per PI/co-PI per year across all participating DMR Topical Materials Research Programs.
Description
The Division of Materials Research (DMR) at the National Science Foundation supports fundamental research and education that advances the understanding, design, synthesis, characterization, and properties of materials. This funding opportunity covers four core DMR Topical Materials Research Programs: Biomaterials (BMAT), Condensed Matter Physics (CMP), Metals and Metallic Nanostructures (MMN), and Polymers (POL).
Projects may focus on:
- Discovery and design of new materials
- Understanding materials phenomena from the nanoscale to the macroscale
- Development of novel synthesis and processing strategies
- Characterization of electronic, atomic, and molecular structures and mechanisms
Research supported by these programs is critical for technological innovation and the preparation of the next generation of materials scientists and engineers. The opportunity is open to individual investigators and small groups.
