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Materials Research Society Foundation

Leveraging institutional and individual support, the Materials Research Society Foundation serves the MRS Mission and strives to move the Society toward our Strategic Aspiration and our DEI Aspiration.

MRS recently launched a Diversity and Inclusion fund and reformatted its Corporate Partner Program in support of our DEI Aspiration.

MRS Awards

The MRS Awards Program strives to acknowledge outstanding contributors to the progress of materials research and to recognize their exciting and profound accomplishments.
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Donation Options

Thanks to all those who have donated to the Materials Research Society Foundation and its mission—individual donors, foundation donors, and corporate and program sponsors. We couldn’t do it without you!

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Our Impact

The Foundation focuses on Member engagement and programs to promote Broadening Participation within the materials community—student opportunities, professional development, free/discounted memberships for those in developing countries, awards, and more.

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Funding Opportunities

University Chapter Special Project Grants support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) projects on campus and in the local community. MRS Diversifying Materials Special Project Funding supports MRS member special interest group programs striving towards the MRS DEI Aspiration.

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Grant Awards

Each year the Foundation leverages corporate partner, institutional and individual support to invest in projects and initiatives created by the materials community, for the materials community. Learn more about our past and recent grant recipients and the exciting work they are doing.

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Donor Recognition

Thanks to all those who have donated to the Materials Research Society Foundation and its mission—individual donors, foundation donors, Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) donors and program sponsors. We couldn’t do it without you!

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MRS University Chapters

The MRS University Chapter Program features a passionate and talented global network of students collaborating as they look to advance materials research and improve the quality of life. 
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The Materials Research Society Foundation operates as a program of the Materials Research Society. The official registration and financial information of the Materials Research Society Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.