Chemical Process Systems (CPS)
The CPS program funds fundamental research to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and resilience of chemical and biochemical processes for national priorities like energy, manufacturing, and critical minerals.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime
Funding Amounts: No specified ceiling/floor; typical awards vary by project scope and NSF program norms
Summary: Supports fundamental research to advance chemical and biochemical process systems for efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across multiple sectors.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; eligibility is unrestricted.
Description
The Chemical Process Systems (CPS) program from the U.S. National Science Foundation funds fundamental research on chemical and biochemical processes, aiming to make them more efficient, sustainable, and resilient. The program supports innovation in manufacturing, biotechnology, critical minerals, energy, food, and other areas of national priority, enhancing U.S. competitiveness and security. Research areas include, but are not limited to, reaction engineering, molecular thermodynamics, reactor and process design, catalysis, electrochemical systems, separations, and the integration of advanced computational tools such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. The CPS program encourages projects that bridge molecular to plant scales and supports novel configurations like microreactors and membrane reactors. Partnerships with federal agencies, industry, and international groups are also promoted.
