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NSF Grant Opportunity for Process Systems, Reaction Engineering, and Molecular Thermodynamics Research

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for fundamental engineering research in process systems, reaction engineering, and molecular thermodynamics. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Chemical Process Systems cluster - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a research grant opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Research proposals in: - Chemical reaction engineering - Process design and optimization - Reactive polymer processing - Molecular thermodynamics - Advanced optimization algorithms - Molecular modeling - Sustainable chemical manufacturing - Electrification of chemical processes - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals must demonstrate novelty, transformative potential, and societal or industry impact - Awards typically last up to three years; faculty CAREER awards last five years - Total program funding is $4,900,000 - Proposals must comply with NSF's Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)

Description

This program, part of the Chemical Process Systems cluster at the U.S. National Science Foundation, aims to advance fundamental engineering research on chemical reaction rates and mechanisms, systems engineering, and molecular thermodynamics. It supports development of advanced optimization and control algorithms, molecular and multi-scale modeling, and sustainable chemical manufacturing research. Focus areas include chemical reaction engineering, process design and optimization, reactive polymer processing, and molecular thermodynamics. Proposals should address novelty, transformative potential, and societal or industry impact, with typical awards lasting up to three years.

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