GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Up to $4M, one-time grant
One-time submission deadline: November 16, 2026
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
NSF MRI is highly competitive — historically, award rates run below 50% and often much lower in oversubscribed cycles.
Grants go up to $4M, so reviewers expect rigorous justification of need, institutional support, and a clear research plan. One-time submission means no second chances in this cycle.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm eligibility and identify the instrument or equipment needed — 1-2 weeks
Develop a full research proposal with justification, broader impacts, and institutional commitment — 4-8 weeks
Submit through grants.gov before the deadline — 1 week
WORTH KNOWING
This is a one-time submission opportunity with a November 2026 deadline — there is no rolling window, so missing it means waiting for the next cycle.
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