Opportunity Information: Apply for PD 13 1630
Apply for PD 13 1630
- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mechanics of Materials" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.041 Engineering Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 10, 2014 and posted on Nov 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Opportunity PD 13 1630 is no longer in PIMS. Replaced by PD 14 1630.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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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Opportunity Summary:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Mechanics of Materials (MoM) program funds fundamental, theory-driven research in interdisciplinary solid mechanics. The central goal is to deepen the scientific understanding of how solid materials and structures behave, with projects expected to either push forward the core mechanics toolkit (new or improved theory, experiments, and computational approaches) or apply modern mechanics methods to emerging problems in material and device mechanics and physics. The program is especially interested in work that connects mechanics to contemporary materials and technologies, while still keeping the research grounded in fundamentals rather than near-term product development.
MoM proposals can target both established and emerging material systems across a wide range of time and length scales, from nano to macro. Priority areas include complex solids and modern engineered materials such as phononic and elastic metamaterials, soft materials, and active materials. The program also welcomes research in multiscale modeling and experimentation, nanomechanics, and manufacturing mechanics, as well as efforts that weave physics and chemistry insights into continuum-level descriptions of solids. In practice, strong intellectual merit often shows up as advances in deformation and failure behavior (fracture, fatigue), constitutive modeling, nonlinear and multiphysics mechanics, and new computational or experimental methods that enable clearer, more predictive understanding.
Beyond technical advances, the program places meaningful weight on broader impacts and encourages proposers to aim for deep, lasting outcomes. Examples include translating solid mechanics insights into important new technology domains, raising the visibility and usefulness of mechanics in other scientific communities and to the public, improving graduate education in solid mechanics across the United States, influencing engineering practice, strengthening undergraduate and K-12 exposure to mechanics concepts, and expanding participation of groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM. The program explicitly signals interest in potentially transformative ideas as well as careful, systematic work that moves the state of the art forward in clearly important ways.
Because mechanics research often overlaps with neighboring fields, MoM provides guidance to help applicants choose the best NSF home (or anticipate joint review). Projects centered on materials processing and manufacturing mechanics may be co-reviewed with Materials Processing and Manufacturing or Nanomanufacturing. Work emphasizing optimization in mechanics may align with Engineering Design and Innovation or Design of Engineering Materials Systems (DEMS). Nanomechanics is welcome, but projects that are purely atomistic or quantum simulation focused may fit better in Surface and Materials Engineering (within CMMI) or Condensed Matter Theory (within DMR). Proposals primarily about fundamental materials science should generally go to Materials and Surface Engineering, while projects at the intersection of materials science and solid mechanics may be jointly reviewed. Research focused on buildings, construction, infrastructure, or structural mechanics should be directed to Structural Mechanics and Materials (potentially with MoM co-review). Mechanics-heavy projects framed around biological questions should instead go to Biomechanics and Mechanobiology. Work that is primarily about design methodologies for discovering and deploying materials is pointed toward DEMS. For ambiguous cases, NSF encourages investigators to email the Program Director a one-page white paper to discuss fit before submitting.
Administratively, this opportunity was offered as a discretionary NSF grant program under CFDA 47.041 (Engineering Grants), with no cost sharing required and unrestricted eligibility (open to any entity type, subject to any specific limitations in the full solicitation text). Historically, the program anticipated around 20 awards. The annual proposal submission windows were listed as January 15 to February 15 and September 1 to October 1 (due by 5 p.m. local time). The specific listing PD 13-1630 is archived and was replaced by PD 14-1630, so applicants should rely on the current program solicitation for up-to-date deadlines and requirements. For access or submission portal issues, NSF directs users to Grants.gov support.
FAQs: NSF Mechanics of Materials (MoM) Program
What is the NSF Mechanics of Materials (MoM) program?
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Mechanics of Materials (MoM) program funds fundamental, theory-driven research in interdisciplinary solid mechanics. Its central aim is to deepen scientific understanding of how solid materials and structures behave across time and length scales.
What kinds of research does MoM prioritize?
MoM prioritizes projects that (1) advance the core solid mechanics toolkit through new or improved theory, experiments, and computational approaches, or (2) apply modern mechanics methods to emerging problems in materials and device mechanics and physics, while remaining grounded in fundamentals rather than near-term product development.
Is MoM focused on basic research or product development?
MoM is focused on fundamental research. The program emphasizes scientific understanding and mechanics fundamentals rather than near-term product development.
What time and length scales are appropriate for MoM proposals?
MoM proposals may span a wide range of time and length scales, from nano to macro, and can address both established and emerging material systems.
What material systems and topic areas are highlighted as priorities?
Priority areas include complex solids and modern engineered materials such as phononic and elastic metamaterials, soft materials, and active materials. The program also welcomes work in multiscale modeling and experimentation, nanomechanics, manufacturing mechanics, and efforts that integrate physics and chemistry insights into continuum-level descriptions of solids.
What does NSF consider a strong intellectual merit contribution in MoM?
Examples of strong intellectual merit include advances in deformation and failure behavior (including fracture and fatigue), constitutive modeling, nonlinear and multiphysics mechanics, and new computational or experimental methods that enable clearer and more predictive understanding of solid behavior.
Does MoM support computational, experimental, and theoretical work?
Yes. MoM explicitly expects projects to advance or leverage theory, experiments, and computational approaches within solid mechanics.
What does MoM mean by connecting mechanics to contemporary materials and technologies?
The program is especially interested in research that links mechanics to modern materials and technologies (for example, modern engineered materials) while still keeping the research centered on fundamental understanding rather than short-term development goals.
What kinds of broader impacts does MoM value?
MoM places meaningful weight on broader impacts and encourages deep, lasting outcomes. Examples include translating solid mechanics insights into important new technology domains, raising visibility and usefulness of mechanics in other scientific communities and to the public, improving graduate education in solid mechanics across the United States, influencing engineering practice, strengthening undergraduate and K-12 exposure to mechanics concepts, and expanding participation of groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM.
Is MoM interested in potentially transformative ideas?
Yes. The program explicitly signals interest in potentially transformative ideas as well as careful, systematic work that advances the state of the art in clearly important ways.
How should applicants decide whether MoM is the right NSF program for their proposal?
Because mechanics research often overlaps with neighboring fields, MoM provides guidance on selecting the best NSF home or anticipating joint review. When the fit is ambiguous, NSF encourages investigators to email the MoM Program Director a one-page white paper to discuss program fit before submitting.
When might a proposal be co-reviewed with other NSF programs?
Co-review may occur for certain topics. For example, projects centered on materials processing and manufacturing mechanics may be co-reviewed with Materials Processing and Manufacturing or Nanomanufacturing. Proposals at the intersection of materials science and solid mechanics may also be jointly reviewed.
Where should projects focused on materials processing or manufacturing mechanics be submitted?
Projects centered on materials processing and manufacturing mechanics may be co-reviewed with Materials Processing and Manufacturing or Nanomanufacturing.
Where do mechanics proposals emphasizing optimization fit?
Work emphasizing optimization in mechanics may align with Engineering Design and Innovation or Design of Engineering Materials Systems (DEMS).
Does MoM accept nanomechanics proposals?
Yes. Nanomechanics is welcome in MoM, particularly when grounded in solid mechanics fundamentals and connected to the program scope described.
Where should proposals that are purely atomistic or quantum simulation focused go instead?
Projects that are purely atomistic or quantum simulation focused may fit better in Surface and Materials Engineering (within CMMI) or Condensed Matter Theory (within DMR).
Where should proposals primarily about fundamental materials science be submitted?
Proposals primarily about fundamental materials science should generally go to Materials and Surface Engineering. Projects at the intersection of materials science and solid mechanics may be jointly reviewed.
Where should building, construction, infrastructure, or structural mechanics research be directed?
Research focused on buildings, construction, infrastructure, or structural mechanics should be directed to Structural Mechanics and Materials, potentially with MoM co-review.
Where should biomechanics-oriented mechanics proposals be submitted?
Mechanics-heavy projects framed around biological questions should be directed to Biomechanics and Mechanobiology rather than MoM.
Where do proposals focused on design methodologies for discovering and deploying materials fit?
Work that is primarily about design methodologies for discovering and deploying materials is pointed toward Design of Engineering Materials Systems (DEMS).
What was the CFDA number associated with this MoM opportunity listing?
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary NSF grant program under CFDA 47.041 (Engineering Grants).
Is cost sharing required for this opportunity?
No cost sharing was required for this opportunity listing.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to any specific limitations in the full solicitation text.
How many awards did the program anticipate historically?
Historically, the program anticipated around 20 awards.
What were the annual proposal submission windows and deadline time?
The annual proposal submission windows were listed as January 15 to February 15 and September 1 to October 1, with proposals due by 5 p.m. local time.
Is this specific program listing still current?
No. The specific listing PD 13-1630 is archived and was replaced by PD 14-1630. Applicants are advised to rely on the current program solicitation for up-to-date deadlines and requirements.
What should applicants do to get the most current deadlines and requirements?
Applicants should consult the current program solicitation (rather than archived listings) for the latest deadlines, requirements, and submission instructions.
Where should applicants go for help with access or submission portal issues?
For access or submission portal issues, NSF directs users to Grants.gov support.
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