MRI Funding Opportunities
Two new funding opportunities from the Materials Research Institute aim to catalyze transformative interdisciplinary collaborations.
Both opportunities share a submission deadline of January 17, 2025, and reflect MRI's commitment to fostering innovative collaborations that address pressing global challenges.
- MRI Interdisciplinary Seed Grants (up to $50,000)
- Supports high-risk, high-impact research across four strategic areas: Materials Sustainability and Energy-Efficient Processing, Digital/Additive Manufacturing for Healthcare, Critical Materials Innovation, Living Multifunctional Materials
- Perfect for establishing new cross-unit collaborations and gathering preliminary data
- MRI Transdisciplinary Teaming Initiative (up to $20,000)
- Designed to empower visionary teams tackling grand societal challenges
- Ideal for building new interdisciplinary partnerships and developing large-scale proposals
- Emphasis on meaningful connections across colleges and campuses
The Rustum and Della Roy Innovation in Materials Research Awards recognize research at Penn State in four categories; Early-career Faculty Members, Non-Tenure Line Researcher, Post-Doctoral Scholar, and Graduate Student, which yields innovative and unexpected results in materials.
The Materials Research Institute (MRI) Undergraduate Fellowship provides students with an immersive hands-on laboratory experience in the state-of-the-art Millennium Science Complex. We are currently taking applications for this one-of-a-kind position that offers undergraduate students the kind of hands-on, real-world work experience that will propel your college career and prepare you for your future.