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NSF PD-18-1179: Biological and Environmental Interactions of Nanoscale Materials

Closed Closed Opportunity NSF PD-18-1179 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Major Research Instrumentation Program: (MRI) (NSF 27-500). Status: Closes January 29, 2027 (83 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. National Science Foundation notices from 2025.

• Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

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Who can apply

This opportunity was open to any type of organization.

• Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

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Is this a realistic fit?

• Most of the program's money (89% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

The Biological and Environmental Interactions of Nanoscale Materials program is part of the Environmental Engineering and Sustainability cluster, which includes also 1) Environmental Engineering; and 2) Environmental Sustainability. The goal of theBiological and Environmental Interactions of Nanoscale Materials program is to support research toadvance fundamental and quantitative understanding of the interactions of biological andenvironmental media with nanomaterials and nanosystems. Materials of interest include one- to three-dimensional nanostructures, heterogeneous nano-bio hybrid assemblies, and other nanoparticles. Such nanomaterials and systems frequently exhibit novel physical, chemical, and biological behavior in living systems andenvironmental matrices as compared to the bulk scale. This program supports research that explores the interaction of nanomaterials in biological and environmental media. Research areas supported by the program include: Characterization of interactions at the interfacesbetween nanomaterials and nanosystems with surrounding biological and environmental media, including both simple nanoparticles andcomplex and/or heterogeneous composites; Development of predictive toolsbased on the fundamental behavior of nanostructures within biological and ecological matrices to advancecost-effective and environmentally benign processing and engineeringsolutions over full life material cycles; Examining the transport, interaction, and impact of nanostructured materials and nanosystems on biological systems; Simulations of nanoparticle behavior at interfaces, in conjunction with experimental comparisons, and new theories and simulation approaches for determining the transport and transformation of nanoparticles in various media. Research in these areas will enable the design of nanostructured materials and heterogeneous nanosystems with optimal chemical, electronic, photonic, biological, and mechanical properties for their safe handling, management, and utilization. Innovative proposals outside of these specific interest areas may be considered. However, prior to submission, it is recommended that the PI contact the Program Director to avoid the possibility of the proposal being returned without review. The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The typical award size for the program is $100,000 per year.

Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, NSF 27-500, which is open now.

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