Equipment Machines

CONNECTIONS

SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS

Affect PD 17-1468 as follows:

For full proposals posted via FastLane: standard proposal preparation recommendations apply.
For full proposals submitted via Grants.gov: the NSF Grants.gov Application Guide: helpful information when it comes to prep and Submission of NSF Applications via Grants.gov Recommendations pertains. (Note: The NSF Grants.gov Application Guide can be acquired regarding the funds.gov internet site as well as on the NSF website at: )

Information for Proposers

a modified version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 17-1), works well for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 30, 2017. Just be suggested that, with regards to the specified due date, the rules within NSF 17-1 may connect with proposals posted in reaction for this investment chance.

PAYMENT DATES

Comprehensive Proposal Window

September 1 - September 15, Annually Thereafter

SYNOPSIS

The MME system supports fundamental research that permits the introduction of brand-new and/or improved production devices and equipment, and optimization of their use, with a specific consider gear suitable for the make of mechanical and electromechanical products, services and products, and methods featuring machines from microns to yards (proposals relating to nanomanufacturing should really be posted towards CMMI NanoManufacturing program, and those relating to the manufacture of electronic devices such IC products should-be posted to your ECCS Division). Proposals regarding a wide range of manufacturing operations tend to be promoted, including both subtractive and additive processes, developing, bonding/joining, and laser processing. Proposals that may enable innovations within one or even more associated with the Manufacturing United States Of America institutes' focus areas and leverage the facilities, infrastructure and user companies of an institute, may also be motivated.

Competitive jobs will propose hypothesis-driven analysis that increases the frontiers of knowledge in relevant places. Proposals submitted towards the MME program includes a clearly articulated study (perhaps not developmental) goal and a coherent want to achieve the reported objective. Both experimental and theoretical work are supported. The venture Description must include, as a different part inside the narrative, a section labeled "wider Impacts."

Proposals accepted for consideration into the MME system must certanly be fully compliant with the most current version of the NSF Grant Proposal Guide (GPG). Individuals submitting proposals to your system should review the GPG ( as it's updated often and submission requirements modification. REU/RET supplement needs are acknowledged between October 1 plus the following March 31 annually. Detectives wanting to provide on a proposal review panel should deliver a message on Program Director with a quick biographical sketch, a list of areas of expertise and a link for their homepage.