| Abstract Scope |
Across the National Science Foundation, High Entropy Alloys (HEAs) are gaining an increasing amount of attention and focus. While they represent a fundamental shift in alloying strategy and property optimization, they yet require significant investment to realize their full potential. In this talk, we will showcase a few examples of recent HEA research projects funded by the Division of Materials Research and in particular, the Metals and Metallic Nanostructures Program. Funding mechanisms used to facilitate these efforts will be highlighted and a few notable and recent funding opportunities along with their requirements, application windows and focus areas will also be shared. Lastly, some closing thoughts with a view toward broader perspectives on NSF, it’s Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships as well as existing programs such as DMREF and MRSEC will be presented toward a discussion of the Materials Genome Initiative. |