MPS Chemistry Research Programs (MPS Chem)

Agency

U.S. National Science Foundation

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Posted

2026-08-13

Deadline

2076-08-13

Estimated funding

150000000

Award ceiling

0

Description

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 Catalysis

• Chemical Measurement and Imaging

• Chemical Mechanism, Function, and Properties

• Chemical Structure and Dynamics

• Chemical Synthesis

• Chemical Systems and Solutions

• Chemical Theory, Models and Computational Methods

• Chemistry of Life Processes

• Macromolecular, 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.

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