# Collaborative Research: DMREF: Discovery and Design of Self-Lubricating Wear-Resistant Metals for High-Temperature Environments

**Budget Signal Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | Arizona State University |
| Location | SCOTTSDALE, AZ |
| Project | Collaborative Research: DMREF: Discovery and Design of Self-Lubricating Wear-Resistant Metals for High-Temperature Environments |
| Award amount | $450,000 |
| Obligated so far | $450,000 |
| Awarded | 2026-08-11 |
| Period | 2026-10-01 to 2030-09-30 |
| Program | OFFICE OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY AC |
| Directorate / division | MPS / MRS |
| Award ID | 2522878 |

## Why this score
- Award of $300K or more.
- Equipment- and compute-heavy field.

Source: U.S. National Science Foundation Awards API (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2522878). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:13:44.963Z.
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