Transforming tomorrow by advancing scientific understanding and technological impact of materials research

 

Why Establish a Materials RPA?

  • Materials research is broad and highly interdisciplinary
  • Materials research is as an enabling science & technology area
  • The development and application of new materials (writ broadly) underpin vast segments of scientific & technological progress, significantly impacting the US economy and national competitiveness
  • Opportunity in Kentucky and at UK for synergistic competitive advantage in research and innovation, by expanding transdisciplinary infrastructure and expertise in materials science (engineering, chemistry, biomaterials, etc.)
  • Support the Kentucky economy
  • Materials characterization is an essential part of materials research
  • Growth and demand of use of Electron Microscopy Center (EMC).

Announcements

  • NSF Limited Submission – Materials Innovation Platforms (MIP)
    Materials Science Research Priority Area

    Limited Submission – NSF – Materials Innovation Platforms (MIP) – NSF 25-521

  • Materials Science RPA FY 25 Funding
    Materials Science Research Priority Area

    We are pleased to announce the FY25 call for proposals for m-RPA and we welcome your funding applications. Note that the joint m-RPA and e-RPA Equipment competition was circulated last week and is due January 10, 2025.

  • Materials Science RPA Equipment Grant Competition FY25
    Materials Science Research Priority Area

    The Materials Science Research Priority Area (m-RPA) is pleased to announce the FY25 Equipment Competition. The equipment competition is a joint call by the Materials Science and Energy RPAs, but proposals will be funded by the individual RPAs, or jointly when appropriate.

All Announcements