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MPS Chemistry Research Programs (MPS Chem)

Funds the whole of NSF's chemistry portfolio through one door β€” nine programmes, $150 million, no deadline.

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NSF's Mathematical and Physical Sciences directorate routes all nine of its chemistry programmes through this notice.

They are 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 Macr…

Nine NSF chemistry programmes through one solicitation β€” catalysis, measurement and imaging, mechanism function and properties, structure and dynamics, synthesis, systems and solutions, theory models and computational methods, chemistry of life processes, and macromolecular supramolecular and nanochemistry.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” 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.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$150M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 26-519Source: www.grants.gov