Mechanical Engineering
National Science Foundation
Division of Materials Research
The mission of the DIVISION OF MATERIALS RESEARCH Is to make new discoveries about the behavior of matter and materials; to create new materials and new knowledge about materials phenomena; to address fundamental materials questions that often transcend traditional scientific and engineering disciplines and may lead to new technologies; to prepare the next generation of materials researchers; to develop and support the instruments and facilities that are crucial to advance the field; and to share the excitement and significance of materials science with the public at large.
http://www.nsf.gov/dir/index.jsp?org=MPS
National Science Foundation
Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI)
The Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) activity supports research by faculty members of predominantly undergraduate institutions through the funding of (1) individual and collaborative research projects, (2) the purchase of shared-use research instrumentation, and (3) Research Opportunity Awards for work with NSF-supported investigators at other institutions.
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5518
National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance
Sustainable Vision
SUSTAINABLE VISION GRANTS are exploratory grants that will fund innovative educational programs that move ideas to commercialization for the benefit of the environment and people in need. Support will be given to programs that apply effective and sustainable technology entrepreneurship to address poverty and environmental degradation, and/or meet basic human needs such as clean air and water, nutrition, health care, and shelter.
http://www.nciia.org/grants.html
National Science Foundation
Course Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI)
The CCLI program seeks to improve the quality of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education for all undergraduate students. The program supports efforts to create new learning materials and teaching strategies, develop faculty expertise, implement education innovations, assess learning and evaluate innovations, and conduct research on STEM teaching and learning. The program supports three types of projects representing these different phases of development, ranging from small exploratory investigations to large, comprehensive projects.
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5741
National Science Foundation
Major Research Instrumentation (MRI)
The MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION (MRI) Program seeks to improve the quality and expand the scope of research and research training in science and engineering, and to foster the integration of research and education by providing instrumentation for research-intensive learning environments.
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5260
National Science Foundation
Small Grants for Exploratory Research (SGER)
The SGER program funds small-scale, exploratory, high-risk research in the fields of science, engineering and education normally supported by NSF. Investigators are strongly encouraged to contact the program officer prior to submission to ensure that their project meets the guidelines.
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501093