PD-18-1517
Electronics, Photonics and Magnetic Devices
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Synopsis
TheElectronics, Photonics and Magnetic Devices (EPMD) Programsupports innovative research on novel devices based on the principles of electronics, optics and photonics, optoelectronics, magnetics, opto- and electromechanics, electromagnetics, and related physical phenomena. EPMD’s goal is to advance the frontiers of micro-, nano- and quantum-based devices operating within the electromagnetic spectrum and contributing to a broad range of application domains including information and communications, imaging and sensing, healthcare, Internet of Things, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. The program encourages research based on emerging technologies for miniaturization, integration, and energy efficiency as well as novel material-based devices with new functionalities, improved efficiency, flexibility, tunability, wearability, and enhanced reliability.
Areas managed by Program Directors (please contact Program Directors listed in the EPMD staff directory for areas of interest):
Electronic Devices
- Nanoelectronics
- Wide/Extreme- and Narrow-Bandgap, Semiconductor Devices
- Devices with New Functionalities based on Material-Device Interactions and Reliability
- Device-Related Electromagnetic Effects, Propagationand Scattering
- Microwave/mm-Wave/THz Devices
- Flexible, Printed Electronics
- Carbon-based Electronics
- Thermoelectric and Ferroelectric Devices
Photonic Devices
- Advanced Optical Emitters and Photodetectors, from Extreme UV to THz
- Single-Photon Quantum Devices
- Nonlinear and Ultrafast Photonics
- Nanophotonics and Photonic Integration
- Optical Imaging and Sensing Techniques
- Opto-Mechanical Nanodevices
- Optical Communication Components
Magnetic Devices
- Biomagnetic Devices
- Nanomagnetic and Quantum Devices
- Spin Electronics for Next Generation of Logic and Memories
Cross-Cutting
- 2D Material Devices and Circuits
- Devices based on Paper Electronics
- Bioelectronic Devices
- Photovoltaic and Energy Harvesting Devices
- Metamaterial and Plasmonic-Based Devices
- Sensor Device Technologies
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Electronics, Photonics and Magnetic Devices (EPMD)
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Important information for proposers
All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements. Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.
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Synopsis
The Electronics, Photonics and Magnetic Devices (EPMD) Program supports innovative research on novel devices based on the principles of electronics, optics and photonics, optoelectronics, magnetics, opto- and electromechanics, electromagnetics, and related physical phenomena. EPMD’s goal is to advance the frontiers of micro-, nano- and quantum-based devices operating within the electromagnetic spectrum and contributing to a broad range of application domains including information and communications, imaging and sensing, healthcare, Internet of Things, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. The program encourages research based on emerging technologies for miniaturization, integration, and energy efficiency as well as novel material-based devices with new functionalities, improved efficiency, flexibility, tunability, wearability, and enhanced reliability.
Areas managed by Program Directors (please contact Program Directors listed in the EPMD staff directory for areas of interest):
Electronic Devices
- Nanoelectronics
- Wide/Extreme- and Narrow-Bandgap, Semiconductor Devices
- Devices with New Functionalities based on Material-Device Interactions and Reliability
- Device-Related Electromagnetic Effects, Propagation and Scattering
- Microwave/mm-Wave/THz Devices
- Flexible, Printed Electronics
- Carbon-based Electronics
- Thermoelectric and Ferroelectric Devices
Photonic Devices
- Advanced Optical Emitters and Photodetectors, from Extreme UV to THz
- Single-Photon Quantum Devices
- Nonlinear and Ultrafast Photonics
- Nanophotonics and Photonic Integration
- Optical Imaging and Sensing Techniques
- Opto-Mechanical Nanodevices
- Optical Communication Components
Magnetic Devices
- Biomagnetic Devices
- Nanomagnetic and Quantum Devices
- Spin Electronics for Next Generation of Logic and Memories
Cross-Cutting
- 2D Material Devices and Circuits
- Devices based on Paper Electronics
- Bioelectronic Devices
- Photovoltaic and Energy Harvesting Devices
- Metamaterial and Plasmonic-Based Devices
- Sensor Device Technologies
Program contacts
| Name | Phone | Organization | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominique Dagenais | ddagenai@nsf.gov | (703) 292-2980 | ENG/ECCS |
| Ananth Dodabalapur | adodabal@nsf.gov | (703) 292-8012 | ENG/ECCS |
| Margaret Kim | sekim@nsf.gov | (703) 292-2967 | ENG/ECCS |
| Rosa Lukaszew | rlukasze@nsf.gov | (703) 292-8103 | ENG/ECCS |
| Richard Nash | rnash@nsf.gov | (703) 292-5394 | ENG/ECCS |
Organization(s)
- Directorate for Engineering (ENG)
- Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (ENG/ECCS)
Upcoming due dates
Full proposal accepted anytime
For additional information regarding the removal of deadlines for this program, please refer to the Dear Colleague Letter and Frequently Asked Questions.
Proposals submitted to other program announcements and solicitations, including the Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER), must meet their respective deadlines; please refer to the deadline dates specified in the appropriate announcement or solicitation. Proposals for EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) or Rapid Response Research (RAPID) can be submitted at any time but Principal Investigators must contact the cognizant program director prior to submission. Proposals for supplements or workshops can be submitted at any time, and PIs are encouraged to contact the cognizant PD prior to submission.
Program guidelines
Apply to PD 18-1517 as follows:
- Full proposals submitted via Research.gov: NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide proposal preparation guidelines apply.
- Full proposals submitted via Grants.gov: NSF Grants.gov Application Guide guidelines apply. See Grants.gov Proposal Processing in Research.gov for more information.
Published: June 15, 2018
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