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Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs (CHE-DRP) is a grant program from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds fundamental research across core chemistry disciplines including synthesis, catalysis, chemical measurement and imaging, chemical theory and computation, and macromolecular and supramolecular chemistry.
The program supports investigators advancing knowledge in chemistry with broad scientific and societal impact. Approximately $105,000,000 is available annually for new and continuing awards. Typical individual awards range from $150,000 to $250,000.
Eligible applicants are accredited U.S. institutions of higher education and non-profit non-academic organizations. The program accepts proposals on a rolling basis through September 30, 2026.
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Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs (CHE-DRP) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs (CHE-DRP) NSF's implementation of the revised 2 CFR NSF Financial Assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements) made on or after October 1, 2024, will be subject to the applicable set of award conditions, dated October 1, 2024, available on the NSF website .
These terms and conditions are consistent with the revised guidance specified in the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024.
Important information for proposers All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements.
Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.
Updates to NSF Research Security Policies On July 10, 2025, NSF issued an Important Notice providing updates to the agency's research security policies, including a research security training requirement, Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program annual certification requirement, prohibition on Confucius institutes and an updated FFDR reporting and submission timeline.
Supports individual or small team research projects within the Division of Chemistry's disciplinary research programs. Supports individual or small team research projects within the Division of Chemistry's disciplinary research programs.
This solicitation applies to six (of the nine) CHE Disciplinary Research Programs: Chemical Catalysis (CAT); Chemical Measurement and Imaging (CMI); Chemical Mechanism, Function and Properties (CMFP); Chemical Synthesis (SYN); Environmental Chemical Sciences (ECS); and Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry (MSN).
All proposals submitted to these six CHE Disciplinary Research Programs (other than the following exceptions) must be submitted through this solicitation, otherwise they will be returned without review. Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) proposals should be submitted through the CAREER solicitation ( https://www. nsf.
gov/funding/pgm_summ. jsp? pims_id=503214 ) by the CAREER deadline date specified.
Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions: Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) and Research Opportunity Awards (ROA) proposals should be submitted through the RUI/ROA solicitation ( https://www. nsf. gov/funding/pgm_summ.
jsp? pims_id=5518 ) during the window for the appropriate CHE Disciplinary Research Program. In addition to the requirements of the RUI program, proposals should follow the guidance in this solicitation.
Proposals for Early-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER), Grants for Rapid Response Research (RAPID), Research Advanced by Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering (RAISE), and conferences can be submitted anytime after consultation with the cognizant NSF Program Officer. Supplemental funding requests to existing grants can be submitted anytime after consultation with the cognizant NSF Program Officer.
Complete lists of CHE staff associated with each program are listed on the Program Pages (see links in Section II). For ECS: Anne-Marie Schmoltner For MSN: Suk-Wah Tam-Chang For CAT: Kenneth G.
Moloy For SYN: George Richter-Addo Funded as part of this Program Chemical Measurement and Imaging (CMI) Chemical Mechanism, Function, and Properties (CMFP) Environmental Chemical Sciences (ECS) Macromolecular, Supramolecular, and Nanochemistry (MSN) Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) Division of Chemistry (MPS/CHE)
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), universities accredited in the US with campus in US, non-profit non-academic organizations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Approximately $105,000,000 total for new and continuing awards across all CHE Disciplinary Research Programs. Typical awards range from $150,000-$250,000. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
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