MRS Diversifying Materials Special Interest Groups Special Projects

MRS Diversifying Materials Special Interest Groups (SIGs)—Special Projects Funding

Submission Deadlines:
For projects slated to occur in 2024, the deadline was February 2024.

Special Projects Funding requests will be accepted beginning May 1, 2024 with a submission deadline of June 3, 2024, for projects slated to occur between July and December 2024. The submission window for projects slated to occur from January through June 2025 will be July 1- September 30, 2024.

Examples of possible projects or activities include:

Networking event
Panel Discussion (virtual or in-person)
Webinar
Flash/lightning talks
Keynote
Other creative ideas!

Eligibility: Must be a current and active MRS Special Interest Group

Funding Amount: Up to $1,500 per project*

*If multiple SIGs are proposing a joint event, funding requests may be “pooled” to request more than $1,500

Evaluation Criteria: The goal is to support as broad a variety of projects as possible. To that end, proposals will be evaluated against the following criteria:

Project is a new initiative
Project is clearly initiated by a MRS Diversifying Materials SIGs to address a well-defined need, with preference, where practical, to projects that meet needs of multiple SIGs
Projects utilize MRS meetings, virtual programs, and/or publications to broadly engage and serve MRS members.
Measurable outcomes/deliverables are clearly stated
Timeline and plan for successful completion are clear and realistic
Funding request, proposed budget, and staff effort (if required) are reasonable

Evaluation Process: Reviewed and approved by the Career Advancement Committee Chair and their appointees

Proposal Deadline: June 3, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST, for projects slated to occur between July 1 and December 31, 2024.

Funding Decision Notification: June 26, 2024

Please submit your proposal by the deadline according to instructions on this template .

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