NSF MPS/DMR · US

Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) FY2027 Window

Deadline November 16, 2026 4 days left

Award $100,000 to $4,000,000 per award; NSF covers 70% (30% cost-share from institution)

Announced July 11, 2025

Materials Academic Industry Nonprofit

What this means for your lab

NSF MRI awards let US universities acquire major research instrumentation such as low-temperature scanning probe microscopes, complete ultra-high vacuum systems with ARPES and XPS capability, or magnet cryostats for condensed matter and materials research.

Who can apply

US accredited higher education institutions (2- and 4-year), non-profit scientific organizations, and qualifying commercial firms. NOTE: NSF cancelled the FY2026 MRI submission window; FY2026 funding will go to FY2025 cohort. Next window is October 15 – November 16, 2026. Track 1: acquisition of existing instruments $100K–$4M. Track 2: development of new instruments. Institutions limited to 3 proposals per competition (max 2 as lead).

Read the official announcement ↗ Always confirm dates and eligibility against the agency’s own posting.