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OSU Materials Research Seed Grant Program (MRSGP) is sponsored by The Ohio State University (administered by the Center for Emergent Materials (CEM), the Center for Exploration of Novel Complex Materials (ENCOMM), and the Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research (IMR)). This program provides seed funding for materials research projects.
It has two tiers: Multidisciplinary Team Building Grants (MTBG) and Exploratory Materials Research Grants (EMRG).
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Materials Research Seed Grant Program | Ohio State Materials Research Seed Grant Program The OSU Materials Research Seed Grant Program (MRSGP) is jointly funded and managed by the Center for Emergent Materials (CEM), an NSF MRSEC [NSF DMR-2011876], the Center for Exploration of Novel Complex Materials (ENCOMM), and the Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research (IMR).
Materials Research Proto-IRG Seed Program 2026-2027 Request for Proposals We are pleased to announce the 2026-2027 Proto-IRG Seed Grant Program Request for Proposals (RFP) , which is open to The Ohio State University (OSU) materials community. The goal of this program is to seed innovative, collaborative directions and teams in materials research that will position OSU as a world leader in emerging fields.
These teams are expected to form the basis of Interdisciplinary Research Groups (IRGs) for the FY29 National Science Foundation (NSF) supported Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) competition. Download the 2026-27 RFP here.
Request for Proposals Issued: Thursday, July 23 rd , 2026 Team-Building Materials Brainstorming Lunch: Tuesdays, August 4 th , August 18 th , September 1 st , 12-1pm, CBEC 267 Team-building Poster Session: Wednesday, August 26 th , 2026, 4138 PRB, 4:00-6:00 pm Letters of Intent Due: Thursday, September 3 rd , 2026 at 5:00 PM ET Notice of Proto-IRG Appropriateness: Friday, September 4 th , 2026 Proposals Due: Monday, September 25 th , 2026 at 5:00 PM ET Awards Announced (anticipated): October 15 th , 2026 Funded Projects Start Date (anticipated): January 1 st , 2027 (12-month project period) Research Development Manager
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to The Ohio State University materials community. MTBG requires one PI and one or two Co-PIs. EMRG requires one PI and may have Co-PIs and/or unfunded collaborators, with an emphasis on pre-tenure faculty members. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $70,000/year for Multidisciplinary Team Building Grants (MTBG); up to $50,000/year for Exploratory Materials Research Grants (EMRG). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
OSU Materials Research Seed Grant Program (MRSGP) is funded by The Ohio State University (administered by the Center for Emergent Materials (CEM), the Center for Exploration of Novel Complex Materials (ENCOMM), and the 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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