Electrochemical Systems
Supporting innovative processes in electrochemistry or photochemistry for sustainable energy and chemical production, emphasizing scalability, environmental friendliness, and renewable resources.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
U.S. National Science Foundation has archived this opportunity.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime (archived; not currently accepting applications) | July 2026 (anticipated CAREER deadline)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $13,096,000. Typical unsolicited awards: up to 3 years; CAREER awards: 5 years.
Summary: Supports fundamental research in electrochemical and photochemical systems for sustainable energy, fuels, and chemical production.
Key Information: This program is archived and not currently accepting proposals.
Description
The Electrochemical Systems program, part of NSF's Chemical Process Systems cluster, funds fundamental engineering science research to advance innovative electrochemical and photochemical processes for sustainable production of electricity, fuels, chemicals, and related products. The program emphasizes scalable, environmentally benign processes that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and use renewable resources.
Key research areas include:
- Electrochemical energy storage (especially advanced battery chemistries beyond lithium-ion)
- Electrochemical production/conversion systems
- Advanced fuel cell systems or components for transportation/grid storage
- Flow batteries with alternative chemistries and operating strategies
- Photocatalytic/photoelectrochemical processes for water splitting or CO₂ reduction
Proposals must address how the work will improve process realization and economic feasibility, and compare advances to the current state of the art. Highly multidisciplinary and collaborative projects, including those with industry (GOALI), are encouraged. Proposals focused on commercial battery systems (e.g., lead-acid, nickel-metal hydride, or lithium-ion for consumer/medical use) are not considered.
