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NSF Chemical Process Systems (CPS) Research Grant Opportunity

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting research proposals for its Chemical Process Systems (CPS) program, focused on advancing chemical and biochemical process research. - 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 and development in areas such as: - Reaction engineering - Reactor design - Catalysis - Electrochemical systems - Separations - Process design - Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and quantum information science applied to chemical processes - No specific part numbers or product quantities; proposals should address research objectives - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals must connect molecular-scale research to process and plant scales - Emphasis on innovations in manufacturing, biotechnology, critical minerals, energy, and food - Encourages partnerships with federal agencies, industry, and international collaborators

Description

The Chemical Process Systems (CPS) program by the U.S. National Science Foundation invests in fundamental research on chemical and biochemical processes to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. The program supports research spanning reaction engineering, reactor design, catalysis, electrochemical systems, separations, and process design, encouraging proposals that connect molecular to plant scales. It targets innovations in manufacturing, biotechnology, critical minerals, energy, food, and other national priorities to improve U.S. competitiveness and security. The program also explores advanced topics such as quantum information science and engineering, and partners with federal agencies, industry, and international groups to accelerate discovery and innovation.

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