New FY22 Young Investigator Program: Grant for Tenure Faculty

The Department of Defense is offering grants to applicants on a first or second full time tenure track, or tenure track equivalent, who received a Ph.D. in or after January 2014. The DOD’s Office of Naval Research is looking to attract faculty members of Higher Education in science or engineering to support research and education in the United States Navy.

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

$510,000

OPEN TO

U.S. IHEs that offer degrees in sciences, engineering, and mathematics and Non-profits whose primary focus is scientific and educational services.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

3 years

APPLICATION DUE

October 29, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET

EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

January 7, 2022

PROJECT START DATE

April 1, 2022

For more information, visit the grant page.

Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC): Education Grant

The National Science Foundation is providing a grant opportunity for Institutions of Higher Education to create a more comprehensive network of organizations focusing on research, education and facilities, specifically in science and engineering, across the U.S and internationally. MRSEC will also connect universities with other sectors, such as industry and international organizations, to promote a nationwide network of university-based centers.

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

$4.5 million per year

OPEN TO

IHEs

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Up to 6 years. See website for more details.

APPLICATION DUE

5 p.m. submitter’s local time
Preliminary: June 20, 2022
Full: November 20, 2022 (By invitation only)

EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

TBD

PROJECT START DATE

TBD

For more information, visit the grant page.