National Science Foundation (NSF) - Social, Behavioral, & Economic Sciences - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIG)

Supports university-based centers for collaborative materials research and education, building shared facilities, training scientists, and strengthening industry partnerships.

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Award amountup to $75,000 for workshop grants

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC)

Supports university-based centers for collaborative materials research and education, building shared facilities, training scientists, and strengthening industry partnerships.

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Eligibility

Proposals may only be submitted by certain types of organizations.; Institutions awarded MRSEC in FY23 are not eligible to submit as lead.; MRSEC full proposals by invitation only.; Proposals may only be submitted by certain types of PIs.; Additional eligibility information in solicitation.

Requirements

All proposals must follow PAPPG and its supplements.; All NSF grants are subject to award terms and conditions.; NSF has updated research security policies.

How to apply

Review full program guidelines and learn how to submit.; Read the solicitation NSF 26-500.

Documents

Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)

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