[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov)

September 1–30, 2025 (CAT, CMFP, SYN) | October 1–31, 2025 (CMI, ECS, MSN)

~$105,000,000 total program funding; ~245 awards annually; typical award size varies by program and project scope.

Supports fundamental research and innovation across six core chemistry disciplinary research programs in the U.S.

--- ## Description The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry supports fundamental research, discovery, and innovation in the chemical sciences through its Disciplinary Research Programs. This funding opportunity covers six of the nine core chemistry programs: Chemical Catalysis (CAT), Chemical Measurement and Imaging (CMI), Chemical Mechanism, Function and Properties (CMFP), Chemical Synthesis (SYN), Environmental Chemical Sciences (ECS), and Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry (MSN). The program aims to advance the frontiers of chemistry, develop new tools and theories, and support research that addresses societal needs and prepares the next generation of chemical researchers. --- ## Due Dates - **September 1–30, 2025:** Submission window for proposals to CAT, CMFP, and SYN. - **October 1–31, 2025:** Submission window for proposals to CMI, ECS, and MSN. *All proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. local time of the submitting organization.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** ~$105,000,000 annually (subject to availability of funds). - **Estimated Number of Awards:** ~245 per year. - **Award Size:** Varies by project and program; consult individual program descriptions or recent awards for typical sizes. - **Award Duration:** Generally 3 years; may vary depending on project scope. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** - U.S.-based institutions of higher education (two- and four-year, including community colleges) accredited in the U.S., acting on behalf of their faculty. - U.S.-based non-profit, non-academic organizations (e.g., independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies) directly associated with educational or research activities. - **Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses:** If funding is requested for an international branch campus of a U.S. institution, the proposal must justify why the work cannot be performed at the U.S. campus. - **PI/Co-PI Limits:** An individual may participate as PI, co-PI, or senior/key personnel on at most two proposals across all nine CHE Disciplinary Research Programs per annual cycle, with at least one being a multi-investigator or collaborative proposal. --- ## Application Process - **Submission Systems:** Proposals may be submitted via [Research.gov](https://www.research.gov) or [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov). - **Required Documents:** Follow the [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) and any program-specific requirements described in the solicitation. - **Letters of Intent/Preliminary Proposals:** Not required. - **Full Proposals:** Must be submitted within the relevant program window. - **Proposal Types:** Standard and continuing grants; special categories (EAGER, RAPID, RAISE, conferences, supplemental funding) require prior consultation with an NSF Program Officer and may be submitted at any time. - **Exceptions:** CAREER, RUI/ROA, and some other special programs have separate solicitations and deadlines. --- ## Additional Information - **Cost Sharing:** Not required or allowed. - **Review Criteria:** Proposals are evaluated on Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts, as defined by the NSF. - **Award Conditions and Reporting:** Standard NSF award and reporting requirements apply. - **Program Scope:** Projects may address fundamental chemical discovery, new molecule/catalyst/surface/nanostructure design, sustainability, chemical measurement and imaging, environmental chemistry, data science in chemistry, quantum information, and more. - **Special Program Categories:** GOALI, RUI, EAGER, RAPID, RAISE, and conference proposals have specific submission instructions; see solicitation for details. --- ## External Links - [NSF CHE Disciplinary Research Programs Program Page](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/che-drp-division-chemistry-disciplinary-research-programs/nsf22-605/solicitation) - [NSF Publication 22-605 (Full Solicitation)](http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf22605) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347749) --- ## Contact Information | Program Area | Contact Person | Email | Phone | |--------------|---------------|-------|-------| | Chemical Measurement and Imaging (CMI) | Kelsey D. Cook | [kcook@nsf.gov](mailto:kcook@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-7490 | | Chemical Mechanism, Function and Properties (CMFP) | Tingyu Li | [tli@nsf.gov](mailto:tli@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-4949 | | Environmental Chemical Sciences (ECS) | Anne-Marie Schmoltner | [aschmolt@nsf.gov](mailto:aschmolt@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-4716 | | Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry (MSN) | Suk-Wah Tam-Chang | [stamchan@nsf.gov](mailto:stamchan@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-8684 | | Chemical Catalysis (CAT) | Kenneth G. Moloy | [kmoloy@nsf.gov](mailto:kmoloy@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-8441 | | Chemical Synthesis (SYN) | George Richter-Addo | [grichter@nsf.gov](mailto:grichter@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-7528 | | General NSF Grants.gov Support | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | 1-800-518-4726 | For general NSF inquiries: [NSF Information Center](tel:7032925111) or [nsfpubs@nsf.gov](mailto:nsfpubs@nsf.gov) ---

Division of Chemistry Disciplinary Research Programs

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