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NSF Solicitation for Fundamental Research in Interfacial Engineering

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for its Interfacial Engineering program, supporting fundamental research in atomic- and molecular-scale interfacial phenomena and engineering. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a research grant opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Fundamental research in: - Chemical separations (e.g., scalable mass separating agents like sorbents and membranes) - Biological separations (e.g., downstream processing of biologically-derived chemicals and biologics) - Interfacial phenomena at engineered interfaces and surfaces - Nanoconfinement and engineered surfaces - Collaborative and interdisciplinary projects are encouraged, especially those combining experiment with theory or modeling - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals should address novelty, transformative potential, and societal or industrial impact - Open to unrestricted applicants - No cost sharing or matching required - Special proposal types (RAPID, EAGER, GOALI) are considered - Typical awards support one graduate student and up to one month of principal investigator time per year - Total program funding is $3,200,000 with an expected 113 awards - Period of Performance: - Typical awards last up to three years; CAREER awards last five years; RAPID, EAGER, and GOALI proposals accepted anytime - Place of Performance: - U.S. National Science Foundation (federal office)

Description

The Interfacial Engineering program supports fundamental research on atomic- and molecular-scale interfacial phenomena and engineering of interfacial properties, processes, and materials. The research aims to improve chemical process efficiency and resource utilization, with a focus on translating results to industrial chemical or biochemical processes. Major research areas include chemical separations, biological separations, interfacial phenomena at engineered interfaces and surfaces, and nanoconfinement and engineered surfaces. Collaborative and interdisciplinary proposals combining experiment with theory or modeling are encouraged.

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