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