NSF DMR-NIH NIBIB Collaboration: Exploring Fundamental Drivers of Next Gen Biomaterials for Biomedical Research

The NSF’s Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) wishes to announce to the community a new collaboration with the NIH National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB). This collaboration is based on a recent Memorandum of Understanding between the Directorate of Engineering (ENG), MPS, and NIBIB to encourage and foster scientific exchanges in areas of mutual interest. Specifically, a Dear Colleague Letter invites requests to fund workshops addressing the science drivers of active matter biomaterials with the potential to advance our understanding of abiotic-biotic interfaces and be developed into next generation biomedical technologies. The Division of Materials research (DMR) within MPS and NIBIB collaboration is specifically interested in laying the scientific groundwork necessary for competitive proposals for the exploration of new biomedically-relevant active materials and the drivers needed to be medically applicable as these new materials transition from discovery to development.

The deadline for the Concept Outline is May 5, 5 pm local submitter’s time.