This program is a unique opportunity for your business to engage in innovative research on thermal transport processes. If your projects focus on areas such as energy conversion, waste heat recovery, or improving thermal design, this program could provide the funding you need to take your work to the next level. Support could last for up to three years, allowing you to make significant strides in your research while addressing pressing economic, environmental, or societal challenges.

By applying, you position your business to not only receive financial backing but also to collaborate with experts across various fields. This collaboration can spark fresh ideas, leading to transformative solutions in thermal dynamics. Approval could help establish your company as a leader in sustainable practices, unlocking further opportunities for growth and innovation in your industry. Take advantage of this chance to secure essential resources and help shape the future of thermal transport research.

Type of Financing

This program offers grants to support your engineering research projects. These grants do not require repayment, giving you financial flexibility to focus on innovation.

Eligible Expenses

You can use the funds for a wide range of expenses related to your research. This includes:

• Personnel costs (e.g., graduate students)
• Equipment and materials needed for experiments
• Travel expenses for conferences or research collaboration
• Other direct costs associated with your project

What Funds Cannot Be Used For

It's important to note that the funding cannot be used for:

• General administrative expenses
• Indirect costs unrelated to the project
• Proposals that primarily focus on chemical kinetics or materials synthesis

Fees Associated with the Program

There are typically no associated fees for applying for these grants. Focus on your research, and let us handle the funding side!

In summary:

• Grants with no repayment
• Eligible Expenses: personnel, equipment, travel
• Not for: administration, indirect costs, specific types of research
• No application fees involved.

You're set to make an impactful contribution!

• Location: Available across the country.
• Sectors: Open to all sectors.
• Employees: No minimum or maximum number of employees required.
• Company Revenue: No minimum or maximum revenue qualifications.
• Legal Structure: All legal structures are applicable.
• Profit Structure: All profit structures are applicable.

Disqualifications:

• Proposals primarily focused on chemical kinetics should be submitted to the Combustion and Fire Systems program.
• Proposals dealing mainly with materials synthesis, processing, and characterization should be directed to the Advanced Manufacturing program or the Division of Materials Research.
• Proposals on computational and mathematical sciences related to thermal transport should be submitted to the Computational and Data-Enabled Science & Engineering program.
• Proposals requiring the utilization of the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory must follow specific instructions in the NSF/CASIS solicitations.
• Proposals related to the Air Force Office of Scientific Research should be submitted as regular proposals and may be jointly reviewed.
• Proposals concerning the Department of Energy's thermal and thermochemical energy storage materials must confirm suitability with the program director before submission.

This program is designed to support innovative engineering research on thermal transport processes. If you're working on projects that explore thermal dynamics—like heat transfer in complex systems—this is a chance to advance your work. You could receive funding to develop new knowledge or enhance existing techniques, all while focusing on solutions that have economic, environmental, or societal benefits.

Imagine having the funds to tackle significant issues in areas like energy conversion or climate change. Your projects can investigate everything from improved thermal design to waste heat recovery. This support offers an opportunity to collaborate with experts across different fields, fostering ideas that can transform both understanding and application in thermal transport.

The funding can typically support your project over a duration of up to three years, depending on the scope and impact of your proposal. Although specific amounts may vary, the potential for lasting contributions to your field and the community cannot be understated. It’s a solid way to innovate while securing the backing your business needs to thrive and grow.