Funder: National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime (avoid April 15–June 15 if possible)
Funding Amounts: $66,000,000 total program budget; ~250 awards anticipated; award size/duration varies by program
Summary: Supports fundamental and transformative research in materials science, including discovery, design, synthesis, and characterization of new materials with broad societal impact.
Key Information: One proposal per PI/co-PI per fiscal year across all participating programs; strict eligibility and submission rules apply.