Engineering (ENG): Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI)

<p>The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) supports foundational research projects for civil, mechanical, and manufacturing innovation through the following programs: </p><ul><li><p>The<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/amdo-advanced-manufacturing-design-operations"><strong>Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Operations (AMDO) program</strong></a> supports foundational research on advanced manufacturing, materials and service processes; their integration into facilities, supply chains, and other systems; and the optimal operation and design of these systems.</p></li><li><p>The <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/ebe-engineering-built-environment"><strong>Engineering for the Built Environment (EBE) program</strong></a> supports foundational research on civil infrastructure and civil infrastructure systems, from materials to network sciences, for prosperous, resilient, and safe communities.</p></li><li><p>The <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/iids-intelligent-interactive-dynamic-systems"><strong>Intelligent and Interactive Dynamic Systems (IIDS) program</strong></a> supports foundational research to advance the science and engineering of intelligent dynamic systems, including engineered systems that interact with people. </p></li><li><p>The <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/mams-mechanics-advanced-materials-systems"><strong>Mechanics of Advanced Materials Systems (MAMS) program</strong></a> supports foundational research on deformation and failure in engineered and biological materials. </p></li></ul><p>NSF ENG anticipates a portfolio of ENG: Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI) awards with a range of budgets and durations. Estimated program budget, number of awards, and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.</p><p>NSF ENG is particularly interested in intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative foundational research. Proposals need not promise a near-term product, deployment, or commercial outcome, nor need they address later-stage development to be competitive.</p>