Grant Opportunities

Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers Program


Deadline: June 23, 2025
Award Amount: $3,000,000 to $4,500,000 for up to six years, which is contingent on project success.
Match: None
Eligible Entities: Higher Education Entities
Description: The Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs) program provides sustained support of materials research and education of the highest quality while addressing fundamental problems in science and engineering. Each MRSEC addresses research of a scope and complexity requiring the scale, synergy, and multidisciplinarity provided by a campus-based research center. The MRSECs support materials research infrastructure in the United States, promote active collaboration between universities and other sectors, including industry and international organizations, and contribute to the development of a national network of university-based centers in materials research, education, and facilities.

MRSEC Program