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MPS Chemistry Research Programs (MPS Chem)

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26-519Grant

Response Deadline08/14/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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The National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences is seeking proposals for the MPS Chemistry Research Programs under solicitation 26-519. This initiative supports foundational research across a wide array of chemical science disciplines, including chemical catalysis, synthesis, theory, models, computational methods, and the chemistry of life processes. Other key focus areas include chemical measurement and imaging, structure and dynamics, systems and solutions, and macromolecular, supramolecular, and nanochemistry. The agency is specifically interested in intellectually ambitious and transformative research. Competitive proposals are those that prioritize foundational discovery over near-term commercial outcomes, product deployment, or later-stage development. Interested parties should coordinate with the U.S. National Science Foundation for submission details before the August 14, 2026 deadline.

General Info

NSF seeks transformative foundational chemistry research proposals by the August 14, 2026 deadline.

Agency

National Science Foundation

NAICS

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

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedAug 13

Solicitation

Response DeadlineAug 14

Submission deadline

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AgencyNational Science Foundation

Contacts1 person available

OfficeUSA

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National Science Foundation

Office AddressUSA

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U.S. National Science Foundation

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+1 (555) 000-0000

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The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports foundational research through multiple programs in the chemical sciences.

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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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