Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #25-537
NSF-DFG Collaborative Research Grant in Chemistry and Chemical Process Systems
Buyer
National Science Foundation
Posted
June 06, 2025
Identifier
25-537
NAICS
541715
This opportunity invites collaborative research proposals in Chemistry and Chemical Process and Transport Systems, jointly supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the German Research Foundation (DFG). - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Chemistry (CHE) and Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems (CBET) - In partnership with Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Eligible Applicants: - U.S.-based non-profit, non-academic organizations (e.g., museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies) - Accredited institutions of higher education - Products/Services Requested: - Collaborative research projects in Chemistry and Chemical Process and Transport Systems - No specific products, part numbers, or vendors requested (grant funding for research activities) - Notable Requirements: - Proposals must demonstrate a clear need for US-German collaboration - Proposals reviewed by either NSF or DFG as lead agency - Adherence to typical budgets and durations for relevant NSF and DFG programs - Total program funding: $5,000,000; individual awards: $200,000–$700,000 - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a research grant opportunity, not a product procurement.
Description
This opportunity is a collaborative research grant between the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) for projects in Chemistry and Chemical Process and Transport Systems. It aims to facilitate international collaboration by allowing US and German researchers to submit a single proposal for joint review. Eligible applicants include US-based non-profit, non-academic organizations and accredited institutions of higher education. Proposals must demonstrate the need for US-German collaboration and adhere to the typical budgets and durations of the relevant NSF and DFG programs. The total program funding is $5,000,000, with individual awards ranging from $200,000 to $700,000.