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The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports foundational research through multiple programs in the chemical sciences.Programs include:Chemical CatalysisChemical Measurement and ImagingChemical Mechanism, Function, and PropertiesChemical Structure and DynamicsChemical SynthesisChemical Systems and SolutionsChemical Theory, Models and Computational MethodsChemistry of Life ProcessesMacromolecular, Supramolecular, and Nanochemistry NSF MPS is particularly interested in intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative foundational research. Proposals need not promise a near-term product, deployment, or commercial outcome, nor need they address later-stage development to be competitive.
Funding Opportunity Number: 26-519. Assistance Listing: 47.049. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ST. Award Amount: $150M total program funding.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. -Tribal Nations: An American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a federally recognized tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. §§ 5130-5131. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $150M total program funding. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for MPS Chemistry Research Programs (MPS Chem) are due August 20, 2076. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Yes — MPS Chemistry Research Programs (MPS Chem) is offered by U.S. National Science Foundation and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alaska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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