NSF · US
Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST), five-year renewal
Deadline
Rolling — no fixed date
Award
$4.99M
Announced
September 11, 2026
What this means for your lab
This renewal funds four research lines, including molecular spintronics and nano/microscale thermal management, that use thin-film growth and surface characterization; it also funds doctoral student training within the center.
Read the official announcement ↗ Always confirm dates and eligibility against the agency’s own posting.