There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Sri Lanka. Mosquitoes spread the virus that causes chikungunya.
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There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Bangladesh. Mosquitoes spread the virus that causes chikungunya.
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Researchers have discovered a new way to grow graphene that deliberately adds structural defects to enhance its usefulness in electronics, sensors, catalysts, and more. Using a specially shaped molecule called azupyrene, scientists can produce graphene films rich in beneficial 5–7 ring defects—imperfections that make the material more interactive, more magnetic, and more electronically versatile.
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U.S. National Science Foundation
Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Division of Materials Research
Preliminary Proposal Due Date(s) (required) (due by 5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time):
June 23, 2025
Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time):
January 27, 2026
Important Information And Revision Notes Estimated number of awards has been revised. Minor changes have been made in Sections I (Introduction) and II (Program Description). In the Project Description of full proposals, under “Other Significant Activities”, the section on “Broadening Participation Strategic Plan” is no longer required nor accepted. MRSEC-specific review criteria have been slightly revised. In particular, one criterion previously used for evaluating “The Center as a Whole” has been removed.
Proposals must be prepared in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG). Use the version of the guide that
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