MPS Materials Research Programs (MPS Materials)
Open. Closes October 7, 2076, 18248 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by U.S. National Science Foundation, opportunity number 26-521.
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Notice facts
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 26-521 |
| Assistance listing | 47.049 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | August 17, 2026 |
| Closes | October 7, 2076 From the notice: Proposals accepted anytime |
| Award range | Not stated |
| Expected number of awards | 300 |
| Total program funding | $100,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple materials research programs that advance fundamental understanding of materials, their properties, and their potential applications. The programs covered by this solicitation are: Biomaterials Ceramics Condensed Matter and Materials Theory Condensed Matter Physics Electronic and Photonic Materials Metals and Metallic Nanostructures Polymers Solid State and Materials Chemistry Other materials research funding opportunities are covered by separate NSF solicitations, such as the…
Official notice and documents
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