| Agency | Title | Synopsis | Deadline | Type/Number |
| DARPA | Defense Sciences Research & Technology | To carry out this mission, DSO seeks research ideas and areas that might lead to innovations in science and engineering. Therefore, DSO is soliciting proposals for advanced research and development in a variety of enabling technical areas. | 3/8/2010 | pre-solicitation notice - DARPA-BAA-09-31 |
| DARPA | Dynamic Prevention of Biofouling (DyPOB) | The overall goals of the DyPOB program are to develop and demonstrate coatings and/or surfaces that are inherently impervious to biofouling for extended periods - especially while at zero or at low velocities, are biocide free, are durable for several years, and whose effectiveness does not degrade over the life expectancy of the coating/surface. | 3/16/2010 | pre-solicitation notice - DARPA-BAA-09-23 |
| NIH | Innovative Therapies and Clinical Studies for Screenable Disorders (R03) | Applications for research relevant to the basic understanding and development of therapeutic interventions for currently screened conditions and high priority genetic conditions for which screening could be possible in the near future. In this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), a high priority condition is a condition for which the development of an efficacious therapy would make the condition amenable to newborn screening. | 1/7/2010 | Modification 2 - PAR-06-341 |
| NIH | Innovative Therapies and Clinical Studies for Screenable Disorders (R21) | Applications for research relevant to the basic understanding and development of therapeutic interventions for currently screened conditions and high priority genetic conditions for which screening could be possible in the near future. In this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), a high priority condition is a condition for which the development of an efficacious therapy would make the condition amenable to newborn screening. | 1/7/2010 | Modification 2 - PAR-06-342 |
| NIH | Psychopharmacology of Widely Available Psychoactive Natural Products (R01) | Grant applications that characterize the chemistry, psychopharmacology, and/or toxicology of acute and chronic exposure to psychoactive natural products, as well as the transition in the use of these products to licit or illicit drugs of abuse. | 2/5/2010 | Grant - PA-07-374 |
| NIH | Structural Analyses of the Ligand-Binding Properties of Taste and Smell Receptors (R01) | Encourages grant applications from institutions/organizations designed to foster innovative collaborative research to characterize the structural properties of taste and smell receptors. Additional emphasis is placed on the characterization of the interactions among odors, pheromones, and taste substances with their cognate receptors, and the identity of the critical ligand-receptor binding sites that determine sensitivity and selectivity. One aim of this FOA is to encourage collaborations among chemosensory molecular biologists and biochemists with expertise in the isolation and characterization of membrane proteins, and biophysicists familiar with crystallography, NMR and other analytical tools used in structural analyzes. | 2/5/2010 | Grant - PA-09-058 |
| NIH | NINR Mentored Research Scientist Development Award for Underrepresented or Disadvantaged Investigators (K01) | Provide support and “protected time” (three, four, or five years) for an intensive, supervised career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences leading to research independence. | 2/12/2010 | Grant - PAR-09-074 |
| NIH | Psychopharmacology Of Widely Available Psychoactive Natural Products (R03) | Research grant applications that characterize the chemistry, psychopharmacology, and/or toxicology of acute and chronic exposure to psychoactive natural products, as well as the transition in the use of these products to licit or illicit drugs of abuse. | 2/16/2010 | Grant - PA-07-375 |
| NIH | Structural Analyses of the Ligand-Binding Properties of Taste and Smell Receptors (R01) | Encourages grant applications from institutions/organizations designed to foster innovative collaborative research to characterize the structural properties of taste and smell receptors. Additional emphasis is placed on the characterization of the interactions among odors, pheromones, and taste substances with their cognate receptors, and the identity of the critical ligand-receptor binding sites that determine sensitivity and selectivity. One aim of this FOA is to encourage collaborations among chemosensory molecular biologists and biochemists with expertise in the isolation and characterization of membrane proteins, and biophysicists familiar with crystallography, NMR and other analytical tools used in structural analyzes. | 6/5/2010 | Grant - PA-09-058 |
| NIH | Psychopharmacology of Widely Available Psychoactive Natural Products (R01) | Grant applications that characterize the chemistry, psychopharmacology, and/or toxicology of acute and chronic exposure to psychoactive natural products, as well as the transition in the use of these products to licit or illicit drugs of abuse. | 6/5/2010 | Grant - PA-07-374 |
| NIH | NINR Mentored Research Scientist Development Award for Underrepresented or Disadvantaged Investigators (K01) | Provide support and “protected time” (three, four, or five years) for an intensive, supervised career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences leading to research independence. | 6/12/2010 | Grant - PAR-09-074 |
| NIH | Psychopharmacology Of Widely Available Psychoactive Natural Products (R03) | Research grant applications that characterize the chemistry, psychopharmacology, and/or toxicology of acute and chronic exposure to psychoactive natural products, as well as the transition in the use of these products to licit or illicit drugs of abuse. | 6/16/2010 | Grant - PA-07-375 |
| NIH | Structural Analyses of the Ligand-Binding Properties of Taste and Smell Receptors (R01) | Encourages grant applications from institutions/organizations designed to foster innovative collaborative research to characterize the structural properties of taste and smell receptors. Additional emphasis is placed on the characterization of the interactions among odors, pheromones, and taste substances with their cognate receptors, and the identity of the critical ligand-receptor binding sites that determine sensitivity and selectivity. One aim of this FOA is to encourage collaborations among chemosensory molecular biologists and biochemists with expertise in the isolation and characterization of membrane proteins, and biophysicists familiar with crystallography, NMR and other analytical tools used in structural analyzes. | 10/5/2010 | Grant - PA-09-058 |
| NIH | NINR Mentored Research Scientist Development Award for Underrepresented or Disadvantaged Investigators (K01) | Provide support and “protected time” (three, four, or five years) for an intensive, supervised career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences leading to research independence. | 10/12/2010 | Grant - PAR-09-074 |
| NIH | Structural Analyses of the Ligand-Binding Properties of Taste and Smell Receptors (R01) | Encourages grant applications from institutions/organizations designed to foster innovative collaborative research to characterize the structural properties of taste and smell receptors. Additional emphasis is placed on the characterization of the interactions among odors, pheromones, and taste substances with their cognate receptors, and the identity of the critical ligand-receptor binding sites that determine sensitivity and selectivity. One aim of this FOA is to encourage collaborations among chemosensory molecular biologists and biochemists with expertise in the isolation and characterization of membrane proteins, and biophysicists familiar with crystallography, NMR and other analytical tools used in structural analyzes. | 2/5/2011 | Grant - PA-09-058 |
| NIH | NINR Mentored Research Scientist Development Award for Underrepresented or Disadvantaged Investigators (K01) | Provide support and “protected time” (three, four, or five years) for an intensive, supervised career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences leading to research independence. | 2/12/2011 | Grant - PAR-09-074 |
| NIH | Structural Analyses of the Ligand-Binding Properties of Taste and Smell Receptors (R01) | Encourages grant applications from institutions/organizations designed to foster innovative collaborative research to characterize the structural properties of taste and smell receptors. Additional emphasis is placed on the characterization of the interactions among odors, pheromones, and taste substances with their cognate receptors, and the identity of the critical ligand-receptor binding sites that determine sensitivity and selectivity. One aim of this FOA is to encourage collaborations among chemosensory molecular biologists and biochemists with expertise in the isolation and characterization of membrane proteins, and biophysicists familiar with crystallography, NMR and other analytical tools used in structural analyzes. | 6/5/2011 | Grant - PA-09-058 |
| NIH | NINR Mentored Research Scientist Development Award for Underrepresented or Disadvantaged Investigators (K01) | Provide support and “protected time” (three, four, or five years) for an intensive, supervised career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences leading to research independence. | 6/12/2011 | Grant - PAR-09-074 |
| NIH | Structural Analyses of the Ligand-Binding Properties of Taste and Smell Receptors (R01) | Encourages grant applications from institutions/organizations designed to foster innovative collaborative research to characterize the structural properties of taste and smell receptors. Additional emphasis is placed on the characterization of the interactions among odors, pheromones, and taste substances with their cognate receptors, and the identity of the critical ligand-receptor binding sites that determine sensitivity and selectivity. One aim of this FOA is to encourage collaborations among chemosensory molecular biologists and biochemists with expertise in the isolation and characterization of membrane proteins, and biophysicists familiar with crystallography, NMR and other analytical tools used in structural analyzes. | 10/5/2011 | Grant - PA-09-058 |
| NIH | NINR Mentored Research Scientist Development Award for Underrepresented or Disadvantaged Investigators (K01) | Provide support and “protected time” (three, four, or five years) for an intensive, supervised career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences leading to research independence. | 10/12/2011 | Grant - PAR-09-074 |
| NIH | Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) Exploratory/Developmental Projects in Translational Research (R21) | Requests applications for exploratory/developmental translational research on therapeutics for reducing mortality and morbidity caused by acute exposures to chemical threat agents. Chemical threats include traditional chemical warfare nerve agents such as sarin and VX, toxic industrial chemicals such as cyanide and chlorine, and toxic agricultural chemicals such as parathion and sodium fluoroacetate. | 2/1/2012 | Grant - PAR-10-019 |
| NSF | Chemical Synthesis (SYN) | The Chemical Synthesis program focuses on the development of new, efficient synthetic methodologies and on the synthesis of complex molecules and molecular ensembles. Typical synthetic targets involve novel structures, structures displaying unique properties, or structures providing pathways to discover and elucidate new phenomena. Examples of supported research areas include the development of innovative reagents, catalysts for synthetic transformations, discovery of new synthetic methods, target-oriented synthesis, green synthesis, and synthesis of novel organic, organometallic, and inorganic structures. Research in this program will generate fundamental knowledge of chemical synthesis that enables the development of new avenues of basic chemical research and transformative technologies. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD 09-6878 |
| NSF | Chemical Structure, Dynamics and Mechanisms (CSDM) | Supports basic, transformative experimental and theoretical research directed toward elucidating electronic and molecular structure, structure-activity relationships, dynamic interactions at the molecular level and chemical reaction mechanisms. The program is particularly interested in hypothesis-driven or exploratory research projects that address grand challenges in the field of chemistry including, for example, understanding the principles of chemical reactivity in homogeneous, heterogeneous and interfacial systems and the use of advanced computational and spectroscopic techniques to address chemical systems at the limits of temporal and spatial resolution. The program supports studies that focus on the dynamic behavior and chemical reactions of molecules and atomic and molecular clusters, in the gas, liquid, and solid phases. Specific examples include studies of the dynamics of photochemical reactions and charge transfer processes and studies aiming to understand and control light-matter interactions at the molecular level. The program also supports the use of experimental, modeling and computational techniques to probe the orientation, interactions and reaction mechanisms of molecular species on surfaces and at other interfaces. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD 09-6879 |
| NSF | Chemical Measurement and Imaging (CMI) | Supports research focusing on chemically-relevant measurement science and imaging, targeting both improved understanding of new and existing methods and development of innovative approaches and instruments. Research areas include but are not limited to sampling and separation science; electrochemistry; spectrometry; frequency- and time-domain spectroscopy; sensors and bioassays; and microscopy. Imaging and measurement tools probing chemical and physical properties and processes across a wide range of spatial scales - from macroscopic structures down to single molecules - are supported, as are innovations enabling the monitoring and imaging of rapid chemical and electronic processes and new approaches to data analysis and interpretation, including chemometrics. Proposals addressing established techniques must seek improved understanding and/or innovative approaches to substantially broaden applicability. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD 09-6880 |
| NSF | Theory, Models and Computational Methods (TMC) | Supports the discovery and development of theoretical and computational methods to address a range of chemical challenges, with emphasis on emerging areas of chemical research. Proposals that focus on established methods should involve innovative approaches that substantially broaden their applicability. Methods of interest include, but are not limited to, those addressing electronic structure, quantum reaction dynamics, statistical mechanics, molecular dynamics, and simulation techniques for molecular or supramolecular systems. Areas of application span the full range of chemical systems from small molecules to macromolecules and degrees of aggregation from single molecules or small clusters to nanoscopic and even larger systems. While application areas may involve any chemical system, including biological systems or materials, the goal of the program is to support the development of new theoretical and computational methodologies that will be broadly applicable to a range of challenging problems. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD 09-6881 |
| NSF | Environmental Chemical Sciences (ECS) | Supports basic research in chemistry that promotes the understanding of natural and anthropogenic chemical processes in our environment. Projects supported by this program enable fundamentally new avenues of basic research and transformative technologies. The program is particularly interested in studying molecular phenomena on surfaces and interfaces in order to understand the inherently complex and heterogeneous environment. Projects utilize advanced experimental, modeling and computational approaches, as well as developing new approaches. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD 09-6882 |
| NSF | Chemistry of Life Processes (CLP) | The Chemistry of Life Processes program deals with the investigation of novel chemistry in biological systems and the advancement of basic chemical research and transformative technologies through creative applications that address important aspects of life processes. Research of interest to the program includes fundamental chemistry-centered projects at the interface with biology. The program also welcomes projects that integrate experimental and theoretical approaches, as well as inter- and multi-disciplinary research efforts at the chemistry-biology interface. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD 09-6883 |
| NSF | Chemical Catalysis (CAT)
Chemical Catalysis (CAT) | Supports fundamental experimental and theoretical research directed towards the synthesis and characterization of catalysts and pre-catalysts. This Program accepts proposals on catalytic approaches which facilitate, direct, and accelerate efficient chemical transformations. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD 09-6884 |
| NSF | Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry (MSN) | The Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry (MSN) Program focuses on basic research in chemistry that addresses interactions leading to the assembly of macromolecular, supramolecular and nanoscopic species and other organized structures that show unique chemical and physical properties and reactivities. Research of interest to this program includes: the study of forces which are responsible for spatial organization in organic, inorganic or hybrid systems; novel synthesis relevant to the program topics; innovative surface functionalization chemistry; and the formation of clusters, aggregates, nanoparticles and large molecular architectures. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD 09-6885 |
| NSF | Chemical Synthesis | The Chemical Synthesis program focuses on the development of new, efficient synthetic methodologies and on the synthesis of complex molecules and molecular ensembles. Typical synthetic targets involve novel structures, structures displaying unique properties, or structures providing pathways to discover and elucidate new phenomena. Examples of supported research areas include the development of innovative reagents, catalysts for synthetic transformations, discovery of new synthetic methods, target-oriented synthesis, green synthesis, and synthesis of novel organic, organometallic, and inorganic structures. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD-09-6878 |
| NSF | Chemical Structure, Dynamics and Mechanisms | Supports basic, transformative experimental and theoretical research directed toward elucidating electronic and molecular structure, structure-activity relationships, dynamic interactions at the molecular level and chemical reaction mechanisms. The program is particularly interested in hypothesis-driven or exploratory research projects that address grand challenges in the field of chemistry including, for example, understanding the principles of chemical reactivity in homogeneous, heterogeneous and interfacial systems and the use of advanced computational and spectroscopic techniques to address chemical systems at the limits of temporal and spatial resolution. The program supports studies that focus on the dynamic behavior and chemical reactions of molecules and atomic and molecular clusters, in the gas, liquid, and solid phases. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD-09-6879 |
| NSF | Chemical Structure, Dynamics and Mechanisms (CSDM)
Division of Chemistry
Chemical Structure, Dynamics and Mechanisms (CSDM) | Supports basic, transformative experimental and theoretical research directed toward elucidating electronic and molecular structure, structure-activity relationships, dynamic interactions at the molecular level and chemical reaction mechanisms. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD09-6879 |
| NSF | Chemical Measurement and Imaging | Supports research focusing on chemically-relevant measurement science and imaging, targeting both improved understanding of new and existing methods and development of innovative approaches and instruments. Research areas include but are not limited to sampling and separation science; electrochemistry; spectrometry; frequency- and time-domain spectroscopy; sensors and bioassays; and microscopy. Imaging and measurement tools probing chemical and physical properties and processes across a wide range of spatial scales - from macroscopic structures down to single molecules - are supported, as are innovations enabling the monitoring and imaging of rapid chemical and electronic processes and new approaches to data analysis and interpretation, including chemometrics. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD-09-6880 |
| NSF | Chemical Measurement and Imaging (CMI) | Supports research focusing on chemically-relevant measurement science and imaging, targeting both improved understanding of new and existing methods and development of innovative approaches and instruments. Research areas include but are not limited to sampling and separation science; electrochemistry; spectrometry; frequency- and time-domain spectroscopy; sensors and bioassays; and microscopy. Imaging and measurement tools probing chemical and physical properties and processes across a wide range of spatial scales - from macroscopic structures down to single molecules - are supported, as are innovations enabling the monitoring and imaging of rapid chemical and electronic processes and new approaches to data analysis and interpretation, including chemometrics. Proposals addressing established techniques must seek improved understanding and/or innovative approaches to substantially broaden applicability. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD09-6880 |
| NSF | Theory, Models and Computational Methods | Supports the discovery and development of theoretical and computational methods to address a range of chemical challenges, with emphasis on emerging areas of chemical research. Proposals that focus on established methods should involve innovative approaches that substantially broaden their applicability. Methods of interest include, but are not limited to, those addressing electronic structure, quantum reaction dynamics, statistical mechanics, molecular dynamics, and simulation techniques for molecular or supramolecular systems. Areas of application span the full range of chemical systems from small molecules to macromolecules and degrees of aggregation from single molecules or small clusters to nanoscopic and even larger systems. While application areas may involve any chemical system, including biological systems or materials, the goal of the program is to support the development of new theoretical and computational methodologies that will be broadly applicable to a range of challenging problems. We are particularly interested in fundamental areas of research that are difficult or impossible to address using current synthetic, experimental, and/or computational methodologies. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD-09-6881 |
| NSF | Chemistry of Life Processes | The Chemistry of Life Processes program deals with the investigation of novel chemistry in biological systems and the advancement of basic chemical research and transformative technologies through creative applications that address important aspects of life processes. Research of interest to the program includes fundamental chemistry-centered projects at the interface with biology. The program also welcomes projects that integrate experimental and theoretical approaches, as well as inter- and multi-disciplinary research efforts at the chemistry-biology interface. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD-09-6883 |
| NSF | Chemical Catalysis (CAT) | Supports fundamental experimental and theoretical research directed towards the synthesis and characterization of catalysts and pre-catalysts. This Program accepts proposals on catalytic approaches which facilitate, direct, and accelerate efficient chemical transformations and include, but are not limited to: the design and synthesis of organic, inorganic and hybrid catalytic and pre-catalytic species on the molecular, supramolecular, and nanometer scales; kinetic, mechanistic, and dynamic studies of homogeneous, heterogeneous, biomimetic and biologically-inspired catalytic reactions; characterization of chemical and biochemical catalytic reactions occurring at solid surfaces and/or interfaces; polymerization catalysis; single site catalysis; electrocatalysis (such as water splitting), photocatalysis (such as solar energy conversion); catalytic conversions of fossil fuel feedstocks, biomass conversions, CO2 activation and other energy-related, catalytic processes; combinatorial catalysis approaches; environmentally-friendly catalytic processes; and applications of modeling, theory, and simulation to catalytic reactions. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD-09-6884 |
| NSF | Chemical Catalysis (CAT) | The Chemical Catalysis Program supports fundamental experimental and theoretical research directed towards the synthesis and characterization of catalysts and pre-catalysts. This Program accepts proposals on catalytic approaches which facilitate, direct, and accelerate efficient chemical transformations and include, but are not limited to: the design and synthesis of organic, inorganic and hybrid catalytic and pre-catalytic species on the molecular, supramolecular, and nanometer scales; kinetic, mechanistic, and dynamic studies of homogeneous, heterogeneous, biomimetic and biologically-inspired catalytic reactions; characterization of chemical and biochemical catalytic reactions occurring at solid surfaces and/or interfaces; polymerization catalysis; single site catalysis; electrocatalysis (such as water splitting), photocatalysis (such as solar energy conversion); catalytic conversions of fossil fuel feedstocks, biomass conversions, CO2 activation and other energy-related, catalytic processes; combinatorial catalysis approaches; environmentally-friendly catalytic processes; and applications of modeling, theory, and simulation to catalytic reactions. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD09-6884 |
| NSF | Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry | The Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry (MSN) Program focuses on basic research in chemistry that addresses interactions leading to the assembly of macromolecular, supramolecular and nanoscopic species and other organized structures that show unique chemical and physical properties and reactivities. Research of interest to this program includes: the study of forces which are responsible for spatial organization in organic, inorganic or hybrid systems; novel synthesis relevant to the program topics; innovative surface functionalization chemistry; and the formation of clusters, aggregates, nanoparticles and large molecular architectures. Interactions that give rise to molecular self assembly, metal organic frameworks, template-directed syntheses, and chemically dynamic systems like molecular machines are also appropriate for this Program. Investigations may utilize experimental and/or computational methods to predict and/or understand the chemical structure, properties and reactivities of these unique structures.One objective of the MSN Program is to bridge the gap between molecular chemistries and material science and engineering. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD-09-6885 |
| NSF | Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry (MSN) | Focuses on basic research in chemistry that addresses interactions leading to the assembly of macromolecular, supramolecular and nanoscopic species and other organized structures that show unique chemical and physical properties and reactivities. Research of interest to this program includes: the study of forces which are responsible for spatial organization in organic, inorganic or hybrid systems; novel synthesis relevant to the program topics; innovative surface functionalization chemistry; and the formation of clusters, aggregates, nanoparticles and large molecular architectures. | 11/30/2009 | Grant - PD09-6885 |
| NSF | Petrology and Geochemistry | The Petrology and Geochemistry Program supports basic research that address the formation and evolution of our planet using petrological and geochemical characteristics of Earth materials in the crust, mantle, and core. Proposals in this program generally address the petrology and high-temperature geochemistry of igneous and metamorphic rocks (including mantle samples), mineral physics, economic geology, and volcanology. Proposals that bridge disciplinary boundaries or that include development of analytical tools for potential use by the broad community are also encouraged. | 1/6/2010 | Grant - NSF 09-543 |
| NSF | Biomolecular Systems Cluster | upports fundamental research in the areas of molecular biophysics, molecular biochemistry, and metabolic biochemistry. The cluster emphasizes the relationships between structure, function, and dynamics in studies of individual macromolecules, macromolecular complexes, and metabolic pathways. Research of interest to the cluster includes novel and creative projects addressing protein folding and dynamics, natively unfolded proteins, protein design, molecular recognition, enzymology, energy transformations in living systems, and the components, architecture and flux in metabolic pathways. The cluster encourages research projects integrating theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to discover and define basic molecular mechanisms, as well as projects developing cutting-edge technologies in the context of biological questions relevant to the cluster. The cluster also encourages multi-disciplinary research at the interface of biology with physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, and engineering. | 1/12/2010 | Grant - PD 04-1144 |
| NSF | Biomolecular Systems Cluster | he Biomolecular Systems Cluster emphasizes the structure, function, dynamics, interactions, and interconversions of biological molecules. The context for such studies can range from investigations of individual macromolecules to the large-scale integration of metabolic and energetic processes. Research supported by this cluster includes development of cutting-edge technologies integrating theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to the study of biological molecules and their functional complexes; mechanistic studies of the regulation and catalysis of enzymes and RNA, and higher-order characterization of the biochemical processes by which all organisms acquire, transform, and utilize energy from substrates. This cluster emphasizes the importance of multi-disciplinary research carried out at the interfaces of biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics and computer science, and engineering. | 1/12/2010 | Grant - PD-04-1144 |
| NSF | Instrumentation for Materials Research | The IMR Program supports the acquisition and/or development of research instruments that will provide new capability and/or advance current capability to: (1) discover fundamental phenomena in materials; (2) synthesize, process, and/or characterize the composition, structure, properties, and performance of materials; and (3) improve the quality, expand the scope, and foster and enable the integration of research and education in research-intensive environments. | 1/14/2010 | Grant - NSF-07-600 |
| NSF | International Collaboration in Chemistry between US Investigators and their Counterparts Abroad (ICC) | The National Science Foundation (NSF) seeks to enhance opportunities for collaborative activities between U.S. and foreign investigators. | 1/29/2010 | Grant - NSF 09-608 |
| NSF | Chemical Oceanography | Supports research into the chemical components, reaction mechanisms, and geochemical pathways within the ocean and at its interfaces with the solid earth and the atmosphere. Major emphases include: studies of material inputs to and outputs from marine waters; orthochemical and biological production and transformation of chemical compounds and phases within the marine system; and the determination of reaction rates and study of equilibria. The Program encourages research into the chemistry, distribution, and fate of inorganic and organic substances introduced into or produced within marine environments including those from estuarine waters to the deep sea. | 2/15/2010 | Grant - PD 98-1670 |
| NSF | Environmental Implications of Emerging Technologies | The Environmental Implications of Emerging Technologies program provides support to develop and test the environmental effects of new technologies. Fundamental and basic research is sought to establish and understand outcomes as a result of the implementation of new technologies such as nanotechnology and biotechnology. The program also supports research on the development and refinement of sensors and sensor network technologies that can be used to measure a wide variety of physical, chemical, and biological properties of interest in characterizing, monitoring, and understanding environmental impacts. | 3/3/2010 | Award - PD 10-1179 |
| NSF | Catalysis and Biocatalysis | Supports fundamental and applied research on: Kinetics and mechanisms of important catalyzed chemical reactions as they relate to the production of chemicals, fuels, and specialized materials; fundamental aspects of reactive deposition and processing for thin film materials; Characterization of chemical and biochemical phenomena occurring at or near solid surfaces and interfaces; kinetic modeling and theory of heterogeneous, homogeneous, and biocatalysis; electrocatalytic processes having engineering significance or commercial potential. This program promotes multidisciplinary research in all of the above areas. | 3/3/2010 | Award - PD 10-1401 |
| NSF | Process and Reaction Engineering | The Process and Reaction Engineering program funds research in: chemical and biochemical reaction engineering, process design and control, and reactive polymer processing. | 3/3/2010 | Award - PD 10-1403 |
| NSF | Particulate and Multiphase Processes | Supports fundamental and applied research on mechanisms and phenomena governing particulate and multiphase processes, including granular and granular-fluid flows, particle/bubble/droplet interactions, aerosol science and technology, suspensions, micro- and nano-structured fluids, self- and directed-assembly of nanostructures involving particulates, and related instrumentation and diagnostics. | 3/3/2010 | Award - PD 10-1415 |
| NSF | Chemical and Biological Separations (CBS) | Supports fundamental research on novel methods and materials for separation processes. These processes are central to the chemical, biochemical, materials, energy, and pharmaceutical industries. | 3/3/2010 | Award - PD 10-1417 |
| NSF | Process and Reaction Engineering | upports fundamental and applied research on: * Rates and mechanisms of important classes of catalyzed and uncatalyzed chemical reactions as they relate to the design, production, and application of catalysts, chemical processes, biochemical processes, and specialized materials * Chemical and biochemical phenomena occurring at or near solid surfaces and interfaces * Electrochemical and photochemical processes of engineering significance or with commercial potential * Design and optimization of complex chemical and biochemical processes * Dynamic modeling and control of process systems and individual process units * Reactive processing of polymers, ceramics, and thin films * Interactions between chemical reactions and transport processes in reactive systems, and the use of this information in the design of complex chemical and biochemical reactors | 3/3/2010 | Grant - PD-10-1403 |
| NSF | Petrology and Geochemistry | The Petrology and Geochemistry Program supports basic research that address the formation and evolution of our planet using petrological and geochemical characteristics of Earth materials in the crust, mantle, and core. Proposals in this program generally address the petrology and high-temperature geochemistry of igneous and metamorphic rocks (including mantle samples), mineral physics, economic geology, and volcanology. Proposals that bridge disciplinary boundaries or that include development of analytical tools for potential use by the broad community are also encouraged. | 7/6/2010 | Grant - NSF 09-543 |
| NSF | Environmental Chemical Sciences (ECS) | Supports basic research in chemistry that promotes the understanding of natural and anthropogenic chemical processes in our environment. Projects supported by this program enable fundamentally new avenues of basic research and transformative technologies. The program is particularly interested in studying molecular phenomena on surfaces and interfaces in order to understand the inherently complex and heterogeneous environment. Projects utilize advanced experimental, modeling and computational approaches, as well as developing new approaches. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD 09-6882 |
| NSF | Theory, Models and Computational Methods (TMC) | Supports the discovery and development of theoretical and computational methods to address a range of chemical challenges, with emphasis on emerging areas of chemical research. Proposals that focus on established methods should involve innovative approaches that substantially broaden their applicability. Methods of interest include, but are not limited to, those addressing electronic structure, quantum reaction dynamics, statistical mechanics, molecular dynamics, and simulation techniques for molecular or supramolecular systems. Areas of application span the full range of chemical systems from small molecules to macromolecules and degrees of aggregation from single molecules or small clusters to nanoscopic and even larger systems. While application areas may involve any chemical system, including biological systems or materials, the goal of the program is to support the development of new theoretical and computational methodologies that will be broadly applicable to a range of challenging problems. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD 09-6881 |
| NSF | Chemical Measurement and Imaging (CMI) | Supports research focusing on chemically-relevant measurement science and imaging, targeting both improved understanding of new and existing methods and development of innovative approaches and instruments. Research areas include but are not limited to sampling and separation science; electrochemistry; spectrometry; frequency- and time-domain spectroscopy; sensors and bioassays; and microscopy. Imaging and measurement tools probing chemical and physical properties and processes across a wide range of spatial scales - from macroscopic structures down to single molecules - are supported, as are innovations enabling the monitoring and imaging of rapid chemical and electronic processes and new approaches to data analysis and interpretation, including chemometrics. Proposals addressing established techniques must seek improved understanding and/or innovative approaches to substantially broaden applicability. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD 09-6880 |
| NSF | Chemical Structure, Dynamics and Mechanisms (CSDM) | Supports basic, transformative experimental and theoretical research directed toward elucidating electronic and molecular structure, structure-activity relationships, dynamic interactions at the molecular level and chemical reaction mechanisms. The program is particularly interested in hypothesis-driven or exploratory research projects that address grand challenges in the field of chemistry including, for example, understanding the principles of chemical reactivity in homogeneous, heterogeneous and interfacial systems and the use of advanced computational and spectroscopic techniques to address chemical systems at the limits of temporal and spatial resolution. The program supports studies that focus on the dynamic behavior and chemical reactions of molecules and atomic and molecular clusters, in the gas, liquid, and solid phases. Specific examples include studies of the dynamics of photochemical reactions and charge transfer processes and studies aiming to understand and control light-matter interactions at the molecular level. The program also supports the use of experimental, modeling and computational techniques to probe the orientation, interactions and reaction mechanisms of molecular species on surfaces and at other interfaces. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD 09-6879 |
| NSF | Chemical Synthesis (SYN) | The Chemical Synthesis program focuses on the development of new, efficient synthetic methodologies and on the synthesis of complex molecules and molecular ensembles. Typical synthetic targets involve novel structures, structures displaying unique properties, or structures providing pathways to discover and elucidate new phenomena. Examples of supported research areas include the development of innovative reagents, catalysts for synthetic transformations, discovery of new synthetic methods, target-oriented synthesis, green synthesis, and synthesis of novel organic, organometallic, and inorganic structures. Research in this program will generate fundamental knowledge of chemical synthesis that enables the development of new avenues of basic chemical research and transformative technologies. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD 09-6878 |
| NSF | Chemical Catalysis (CAT)
Chemical Catalysis (CAT) | Supports fundamental experimental and theoretical research directed towards the synthesis and characterization of catalysts and pre-catalysts. This Program accepts proposals on catalytic approaches which facilitate, direct, and accelerate efficient chemical transformations. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD 09-6884 |
| NSF | Chemistry of Life Processes (CLP) | The Chemistry of Life Processes program deals with the investigation of novel chemistry in biological systems and the advancement of basic chemical research and transformative technologies through creative applications that address important aspects of life processes. Research of interest to the program includes fundamental chemistry-centered projects at the interface with biology. The program also welcomes projects that integrate experimental and theoretical approaches, as well as inter- and multi-disciplinary research efforts at the chemistry-biology interface. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD 09-6883 |
| NSF | Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry (MSN) | The Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry (MSN) Program focuses on basic research in chemistry that addresses interactions leading to the assembly of macromolecular, supramolecular and nanoscopic species and other organized structures that show unique chemical and physical properties and reactivities. Research of interest to this program includes: the study of forces which are responsible for spatial organization in organic, inorganic or hybrid systems; novel synthesis relevant to the program topics; innovative surface functionalization chemistry; and the formation of clusters, aggregates, nanoparticles and large molecular architectures. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD 09-6885 |
| NSF | Chemical Synthesis | The Chemical Synthesis program focuses on the development of new, efficient synthetic methodologies and on the synthesis of complex molecules and molecular ensembles. Typical synthetic targets involve novel structures, structures displaying unique properties, or structures providing pathways to discover and elucidate new phenomena. Examples of supported research areas include the development of innovative reagents, catalysts for synthetic transformations, discovery of new synthetic methods, target-oriented synthesis, green synthesis, and synthesis of novel organic, organometallic, and inorganic structures. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD-09-6878 |
| NSF | Chemical Structure, Dynamics and Mechanisms (CSDM)
Division of Chemistry
Chemical Structure, Dynamics and Mechanisms (CSDM) | Supports basic, transformative experimental and theoretical research directed toward elucidating electronic and molecular structure, structure-activity relationships, dynamic interactions at the molecular level and chemical reaction mechanisms. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD09-6879 |
| NSF | Chemical Structure, Dynamics and Mechanisms | Supports basic, transformative experimental and theoretical research directed toward elucidating electronic and molecular structure, structure-activity relationships, dynamic interactions at the molecular level and chemical reaction mechanisms. The program is particularly interested in hypothesis-driven or exploratory research projects that address grand challenges in the field of chemistry including, for example, understanding the principles of chemical reactivity in homogeneous, heterogeneous and interfacial systems and the use of advanced computational and spectroscopic techniques to address chemical systems at the limits of temporal and spatial resolution. The program supports studies that focus on the dynamic behavior and chemical reactions of molecules and atomic and molecular clusters, in the gas, liquid, and solid phases. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD-09-6879 |
| NSF | Chemistry of Life Processes | The Chemistry of Life Processes program deals with the investigation of novel chemistry in biological systems and the advancement of basic chemical research and transformative technologies through creative applications that address important aspects of life processes. Research of interest to the program includes fundamental chemistry-centered projects at the interface with biology. The program also welcomes projects that integrate experimental and theoretical approaches, as well as inter- and multi-disciplinary research efforts at the chemistry-biology interface. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD-09-6883 |
| NSF | Theory, Models and Computational Methods | Supports the discovery and development of theoretical and computational methods to address a range of chemical challenges, with emphasis on emerging areas of chemical research. Proposals that focus on established methods should involve innovative approaches that substantially broaden their applicability. Methods of interest include, but are not limited to, those addressing electronic structure, quantum reaction dynamics, statistical mechanics, molecular dynamics, and simulation techniques for molecular or supramolecular systems. Areas of application span the full range of chemical systems from small molecules to macromolecules and degrees of aggregation from single molecules or small clusters to nanoscopic and even larger systems. While application areas may involve any chemical system, including biological systems or materials, the goal of the program is to support the development of new theoretical and computational methodologies that will be broadly applicable to a range of challenging problems. We are particularly interested in fundamental areas of research that are difficult or impossible to address using current synthetic, experimental, and/or computational methodologies. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD-09-6881 |
| NSF | Chemical Measurement and Imaging (CMI) | Supports research focusing on chemically-relevant measurement science and imaging, targeting both improved understanding of new and existing methods and development of innovative approaches and instruments. Research areas include but are not limited to sampling and separation science; electrochemistry; spectrometry; frequency- and time-domain spectroscopy; sensors and bioassays; and microscopy. Imaging and measurement tools probing chemical and physical properties and processes across a wide range of spatial scales - from macroscopic structures down to single molecules - are supported, as are innovations enabling the monitoring and imaging of rapid chemical and electronic processes and new approaches to data analysis and interpretation, including chemometrics. Proposals addressing established techniques must seek improved understanding and/or innovative approaches to substantially broaden applicability. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD09-6880 |
| NSF | Chemical Measurement and Imaging | Supports research focusing on chemically-relevant measurement science and imaging, targeting both improved understanding of new and existing methods and development of innovative approaches and instruments. Research areas include but are not limited to sampling and separation science; electrochemistry; spectrometry; frequency- and time-domain spectroscopy; sensors and bioassays; and microscopy. Imaging and measurement tools probing chemical and physical properties and processes across a wide range of spatial scales - from macroscopic structures down to single molecules - are supported, as are innovations enabling the monitoring and imaging of rapid chemical and electronic processes and new approaches to data analysis and interpretation, including chemometrics. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD-09-6880 |
| NSF | Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry (MSN) | Focuses on basic research in chemistry that addresses interactions leading to the assembly of macromolecular, supramolecular and nanoscopic species and other organized structures that show unique chemical and physical properties and reactivities. Research of interest to this program includes: the study of forces which are responsible for spatial organization in organic, inorganic or hybrid systems; novel synthesis relevant to the program topics; innovative surface functionalization chemistry; and the formation of clusters, aggregates, nanoparticles and large molecular architectures. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD09-6885 |
| NSF | Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry | The Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry (MSN) Program focuses on basic research in chemistry that addresses interactions leading to the assembly of macromolecular, supramolecular and nanoscopic species and other organized structures that show unique chemical and physical properties and reactivities. Research of interest to this program includes: the study of forces which are responsible for spatial organization in organic, inorganic or hybrid systems; novel synthesis relevant to the program topics; innovative surface functionalization chemistry; and the formation of clusters, aggregates, nanoparticles and large molecular architectures. Interactions that give rise to molecular self assembly, metal organic frameworks, template-directed syntheses, and chemically dynamic systems like molecular machines are also appropriate for this Program. Investigations may utilize experimental and/or computational methods to predict and/or understand the chemical structure, properties and reactivities of these unique structures.One objective of the MSN Program is to bridge the gap between molecular chemistries and material science and engineering. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD-09-6885 |
| NSF | Chemical Catalysis (CAT) | The Chemical Catalysis Program supports fundamental experimental and theoretical research directed towards the synthesis and characterization of catalysts and pre-catalysts. This Program accepts proposals on catalytic approaches which facilitate, direct, and accelerate efficient chemical transformations and include, but are not limited to: the design and synthesis of organic, inorganic and hybrid catalytic and pre-catalytic species on the molecular, supramolecular, and nanometer scales; kinetic, mechanistic, and dynamic studies of homogeneous, heterogeneous, biomimetic and biologically-inspired catalytic reactions; characterization of chemical and biochemical catalytic reactions occurring at solid surfaces and/or interfaces; polymerization catalysis; single site catalysis; electrocatalysis (such as water splitting), photocatalysis (such as solar energy conversion); catalytic conversions of fossil fuel feedstocks, biomass conversions, CO2 activation and other energy-related, catalytic processes; combinatorial catalysis approaches; environmentally-friendly catalytic processes; and applications of modeling, theory, and simulation to catalytic reactions. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD09-6884 |
| NSF | Chemical Catalysis (CAT) | Supports fundamental experimental and theoretical research directed towards the synthesis and characterization of catalysts and pre-catalysts. This Program accepts proposals on catalytic approaches which facilitate, direct, and accelerate efficient chemical transformations and include, but are not limited to: the design and synthesis of organic, inorganic and hybrid catalytic and pre-catalytic species on the molecular, supramolecular, and nanometer scales; kinetic, mechanistic, and dynamic studies of homogeneous, heterogeneous, biomimetic and biologically-inspired catalytic reactions; characterization of chemical and biochemical catalytic reactions occurring at solid surfaces and/or interfaces; polymerization catalysis; single site catalysis; electrocatalysis (such as water splitting), photocatalysis (such as solar energy conversion); catalytic conversions of fossil fuel feedstocks, biomass conversions, CO2 activation and other energy-related, catalytic processes; combinatorial catalysis approaches; environmentally-friendly catalytic processes; and applications of modeling, theory, and simulation to catalytic reactions. | 8/2/2010 | Grant - PD-09-6884 |
| NSF | Theoretical Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics | upports theoretical and computational research in all areas of atomic structure, the molecular structure of small molecules, electron, and atomic collisions, photoionization and photodetachment of electrons from atoms and small molecules, time-dependent interactions with atoms and small molecules, quantum optics, ultracold phenomena in Bose and Fermi gases, and quantum information. Investigations primarily directed toward a theoretical understanding of larger molecules or condensed matter systems should be directed toward the appropriate programs in the Division of Chemistry or the Division of Materials Research. | 9/29/2010 | Grant - PD-08-1284 |
| NSF | NSF/DOE Partnership in Basic Plasma Science and Engineering | The goal of this three year (FY09-FY11) program initiative is to enhance plasma research and education in this broad, multidisciplinary field by coordinating efforts and combining resources of the two agencies. The initiative will address fundamental issues in plasma science and engineering that can have impact in other areas or disciplines in which improved basic understanding of the plasma state is needed. | 10/8/2010 | Grant - 09-596 |
| NSF | Ceramics (CER) | Supports fundamental research including combined experiment and theory projects in ceramics (e.g., oxides, carbides, nitrides and borides), glasses, ceramic-based composites and inorganic carbon-based materials. The objective of the program is to increase fundamental understanding and develop predictive capabilities for relating synthesis, processing, and microstructure of these materials to their properties and ultimate performance in various environments and applications. Development of new experimental techniques or novel approaches to carry out projects is encouraged. | 10/31/2010 | Grant - PD 09-1774 |
| NSF | Condensed Matter and Materials Theory | This program supports theoretical and computational materials research and education in the topical areas represented in DMR programs, including condensed matter physics, polymers, solid-state and materials chemistry, metals and nanostructures, electronic and photonic materials, ceramics, and biomaterials. The program supports fundamental research that advances conceptual, analytical, and computational techniques for materials research. A broad spectrum of research is supported using electronic structure methods, many-body theory, statistical mechanics, and Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics simulations, along with other techniques, many involving advanced scientific computing. Emphasis is on approaches that begin at the smallest appropriate length scale, such as electronic, atomic, molecular, nano-, micro-, and mesoscale, required to yield fundamental insight into material properties, processes, and behavior and to reveal new materials phenomena. Areas of recent interest include, but are not limited to: strongly correlated electron systems; low-dimensional systems; nonequilibrium phenomena, including pattern formation, microstructural evolution, and fracture; high-temperature superconductivity; nanostructured materials and mesoscale phenomena; quantum coherence and its control; and soft condensed matter, including systems of biological interest. | 10/31/2010 | Grant - PD-09-1765 |
| NSF | Metals and Metallic Nanostructures | Using the combined tools of experiment, theory and computer simulations, the goals of this program are to enable the advancement of fundamental understanding of metallic materials from the atomic to nano-structural to bulk length scales via imaginative and, especially, transformational research. A primary objective is to foster the expansion of the activities of synthesis, processing and characterization so that advanced metallic materials and nanostructures with superior physical, mechanical, and/or chemical properties can be predicted and designed, leading to enhanced knowledge of nano- and micro-structure/composition/property relationships at all the relevant length scales. | 10/31/2010 | Cooperative Agreement - PD-09-1771 |
| NSF | Ceramics | This program supports fundamental research including combined experiment and theory projects in ceramics (e.g., oxides, carbides, nitrides and borides), glasses, ceramic-based composites and inorganic carbon-based materials. The objective of the program is to increase fundamental understanding and develop predictive capabilities for relating synthesis, processing, and microstructure of these materials to their properties and ultimate performance in various environments and applications. Development of new experimental techniques or novel approaches to carry out projects is encouraged. Topics supported include basic processes and mechanisms associated with nucleation and growth of thin films; bulk crystal growth; phase transformations and equilibria; morphology; surface modification; corrosion, interfaces and grain boundary structure; and defects. The microstructures investigated range from crystalline, polycrystalline, and amorphous to composite and nanostructured materials. | 10/31/2010 | Grant - PD-09-1774 |
| NSF | Biomaterials | The Biomaterials Program supports fundamental research at the intersection of the physical, chemical, and biological sciences. Proposals focused on the preparation, characterization, structure-property relationships, and applications of biomaterials are encouraged. Emphasis is on novel design of biomaterials, including bioderived, bioinspired, biomimetic and biocompatible materials, discovery of new phenomena, and the combination of experiment with theory and/or simulation. General areas of interest include, but are not restricted to, self- and directed molecular assemblies, surfaces and interfaces, membranes and vesicles, gels and networks, carriers and drug delivery systems, smart and self-healing systems, tissue culture scaffolds, mineralization, hybrids and composites, multi-functional biomaterials such as photonic and electronic biomaterials, biomaterials for energy harvesting, conversion and storage, and biomaterials for sensors and actuators. | 10/31/2010 | Grant - PD-06-7623 |
| NSF | Chemical Synthesis | The Chemical Synthesis program focuses on the development of new, efficient synthetic methodologies and on the synthesis of complex molecules and molecular ensembles. Typical synthetic targets involve novel structures, structures displaying unique properties, or structures providing pathways to discover and elucidate new phenomena. Examples of supported research areas include the development of innovative reagents, catalysts for synthetic transformations, discovery of new synthetic methods, target-oriented synthesis, green synthesis, and synthesis of novel organic, organometallic, and inorganic structures. | 11/30/2010 | Grant - PD-09-6878 |
| NSF | Chemical Structure, Dynamics and Mechanisms | Supports basic, transformative experimental and theoretical research directed toward elucidating electronic and molecular structure, structure-activity relationships, dynamic interactions at the molecular level and chemical reaction mechanisms. The program is particularly interested in hypothesis-driven or exploratory research projects that address grand challenges in the field of chemistry including, for example, understanding the principles of chemical reactivity in homogeneous, heterogeneous and interfacial systems and the use of advanced computational and spectroscopic techniques to address chemical systems at the limits of temporal and spatial resolution. The program supports studies that focus on the dynamic behavior and chemical reactions of molecules and atomic and molecular clusters, in the gas, liquid, and solid phases. | 11/30/2010 | Grant - PD-09-6879 |
| NSF | Chemical Measurement and Imaging | Supports research focusing on chemically-relevant measurement science and imaging, targeting both improved understanding of new and existing methods and development of innovative approaches and instruments. Research areas include but are not limited to sampling and separation science; electrochemistry; spectrometry; frequency- and time-domain spectroscopy; sensors and bioassays; and microscopy. Imaging and measurement tools probing chemical and physical properties and processes across a wide range of spatial scales - from macroscopic structures down to single molecules - are supported, as are innovations enabling the monitoring and imaging of rapid chemical and electronic processes and new approaches to data analysis and interpretation, including chemometrics. | 11/30/2010 | Grant - PD-09-6880 |
| NSF | Theory, Models and Computational Methods | Supports the discovery and development of theoretical and computational methods to address a range of chemical challenges, with emphasis on emerging areas of chemical research. Proposals that focus on established methods should involve innovative approaches that substantially broaden their applicability. Methods of interest include, but are not limited to, those addressing electronic structure, quantum reaction dynamics, statistical mechanics, molecular dynamics, and simulation techniques for molecular or supramolecular systems. Areas of application span the full range of chemical systems from small molecules to macromolecules and degrees of aggregation from single molecules or small clusters to nanoscopic and even larger systems. While application areas may involve any chemical system, including biological systems or materials, the goal of the program is to support the development of new theoretical and computational methodologies that will be broadly applicable to a range of challenging problems. We are particularly interested in fundamental areas of research that are difficult or impossible to address using current synthetic, experimental, and/or computational methodologies. | 11/30/2010 | Grant - PD-09-6881 |
| NSF | Chemistry of Life Processes | The Chemistry of Life Processes program deals with the investigation of novel chemistry in biological systems and the advancement of basic chemical research and transformative technologies through creative applications that address important aspects of life processes. Research of interest to the program includes fundamental chemistry-centered projects at the interface with biology. The program also welcomes projects that integrate experimental and theoretical approaches, as well as inter- and multi-disciplinary research efforts at the chemistry-biology interface. | 11/30/2010 | Grant - PD-09-6883 |
| NSF | Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry | The Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry (MSN) Program focuses on basic research in chemistry that addresses interactions leading to the assembly of macromolecular, supramolecular and nanoscopic species and other organized structures that show unique chemical and physical properties and reactivities. Research of interest to this program includes: the study of forces which are responsible for spatial organization in organic, inorganic or hybrid systems; novel synthesis relevant to the program topics; innovative surface functionalization chemistry; and the formation of clusters, aggregates, nanoparticles and large molecular architectures. Interactions that give rise to molecular self assembly, metal organic frameworks, template-directed syntheses, and chemically dynamic systems like molecular machines are also appropriate for this Program. Investigations may utilize experimental and/or computational methods to predict and/or understand the chemical structure, properties and reactivities of these unique structures.One objective of the MSN Program is to bridge the gap between molecular chemistries and material science and engineering. | 11/30/2010 | Grant - PD-09-6885 |
| NSF | NSF/DOE Partnership in Basic Plasma Science and Engineering | The goal of this three year (FY09-FY11) program initiative is to enhance plasma research and education in this broad, multidisciplinary field by coordinating efforts and combining resources of the two agencies. The initiative will address fundamental issues in plasma science and engineering that can have impact in other areas or disciplines in which improved basic understanding of the plasma state is needed. | 10/7/2011 | Grant - 09-596 |
| NSF | NSF/DOE Partnership in Basic Plasma Science and Engineering | The goal of this three year (FY09-FY11) program initiative is to enhance plasma research and education in this broad, multidisciplinary field by coordinating efforts and combining resources of the two agencies. The initiative will address fundamental issues in plasma science and engineering that can have impact in other areas or disciplines in which improved basic understanding of the plasma state is needed. | 10/5/2012 | Grant - 09-596 |
