Preliminary Proposal Due Date(s) (required) (due by 5 p.m. submitter's local time):

     July 01, 2016

Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. submitter's local time):

     December 02, 2016

SUMMARY OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

General Information

Program Title:

Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)

Synopsis of Program:

Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs) provide sustained support of interdisciplinary materials research and education of the highest quality while addressing fundamental problems in science and engineering. MRSECs address research of a scope and complexity requiring the scale, synergy, and interdisciplinarity provided by a campus-based research center. They support materials research infrastructure in the United States, promote active collaboration between universities and other sectors, including industry and international institutions, and contribute to the development of a national network of university-based centers in materials research, education, and facilities. A MRSEC may be located at a single institution, or may involve multiple institutions in partnership.

Cognizant Program Officer(s):

Please note that the following information is current at the time of publishing. See program website for any updates to the points of contact.

• Daniele Finotello, 1065 N, telephone: (703) 292-4676, email: dfinotel@nsf.gov

Applicable Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s):

• 47.049 --- Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Award Information

Anticipated Type of Award: Cooperative Agreement

Estimated Number of Awards: 6 to 8

Anticipated Funding Amount: $23,000,000

The number of MRSEC awards will depend on the quality of the proposals and available funds. An estimate of $23M will be available for the FY 2017 competition for funding approximately 6 to 8 MRSEC awards.

Detailed Award Information:

http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2016/nsf16545/nsf16545.htm