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Engineering (ENG): Chemical, Bioengineering, Energy, and Transport Systems (CBET)

Funds foundational engineering research on chemical processes, biological systems, energy and water, and transport phenomena.

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This is the front door to four programmes in NSF engineering.

Chemical Process Systems funds foundational engineering research on chemical and biochemical processes for chemicals, fuels, energy and materials. Engineering Biological and Biomedical Systems covers platforms, devices, organisms, tissues and processes that advance knowledge and control of biological function. Energy, Water and Resourc…

Foundational engineering research in four programmes — chemical and biochemical process systems for chemicals, fuels, energy and materials; engineering of biological and biomedical systems; energy, water and resource engineering; and transport phenomena across multiple scales.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$100M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 26-518Source: www.grants.gov