Opportunity

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NSF MPS Chemistry Research Programs Solicitation

Buyer

U.S. National Science Foundation

Posted

August 17, 2026

Respond By

August 20, 2076

Identifier

NSF MPS Chemistry Research Programs

NAICS

541715

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS), is seeking proposals for foundational research in the chemical sciences. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) - Programs Covered: - Chemical Catalysis - Chemical Measurement and Imaging - Chemical Mechanism, Function and Properties - Chemical Structure and Dynamics - Chemical Synthesis - Chemical Systems and Solutions - Chemical Theory, Models and Computational Methods - Chemistry of Life Processes - Macromolecular, Supramolecular, and Nanochemistry - Products/Services Requested: - Research services in the above chemical science areas - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities; this is a grant for research activities - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors specified; opportunity is for research grants - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals must be intellectually ambitious and transformative - No requirement for near-term product or commercial outcomes - Justification required for international branch campus participation - Eligibility restricted to U.S.-based non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and federally recognized tribal nations - Estimated Funding: - Total estimated funding is $150,000,000

Description

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences supports foundational research through multiple programs in the chemical sciences. These programs include Chemical Catalysis, Chemical Measurement and Imaging, Chemical Mechanism, Function, and Properties, Chemical Structure and Dynamics, Chemical Synthesis, Chemical Systems and Solutions, Chemical Theory, Models and Computational Methods, Chemistry of Life Processes, and Macromolecular, Supramolecular, and Nanochemistry. The NSF MPS is interested in intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative foundational research, and proposals need not promise near-term product or commercial outcomes. Eligible applicants include non-profit, non-academic organizations, institutions of higher education, and federally recognized tribal nations.

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