At a glance
MPS Chemistry Research Programs (MPS Chem) is a federal competitive grant from U.S. National Science Foundation for the science & technology sector. Funding: $150M total. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independe. The application deadline is August 20, 2076. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $150M total
- Deadline
- Aug 20, 2076
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports foundational research through multiple programs in the chemical sciences.Programs include:Chemical CatalysisChemical Measurement and ImagingChemical Mechanism, Function, and PropertiesChemical Structure and DynamicsChemical SynthesisChemical Systems and SolutionsChemical Theory, Models and Computational MethodsChemistry of Life ProcessesMacromolecular, Supramolecular, and Nanochemistry NSF MPS is particularly interested in intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative foundational research. Proposals need not promise a near-term product, deployment, or commercial outcome, nor need they address later-stage development to be competitive.
Who can apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. -Tribal Nations: An American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a federally recognized tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. §§ 5130-5131.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number 26-519. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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