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Materials Research Seed Grant Program (Proto-IRG Seed Grant Program) is sponsored by The Ohio State University (OSU) Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research (IMR). This program aims to seed innovative, collaborative directions and teams in materials research at The Ohio State University, positioning OSU as a world leader in emerging fields.
These teams are expected to form the basis of Interdisciplinary Research Groups (IRGs) for future NSF Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) competitions.
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Applications for Materials Research Seed Grant Program (Proto-IRG Seed Grant Program) are due September 25, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Materials Research Seed Grant Program (Proto-IRG Seed Grant Program) is funded by The Ohio State University (OSU) Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research (IMR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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