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Chemical Process Systems (CPS)

U.S. National Science FoundationU.S. National Science Foundation

AI Overview

NSF seeks fundamental research to optimize chemical and biochemical processes for efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across manufacturing, biotechnology, energy, and critical minerals. Projects should connect molecular-scale discoveries to industrial process and plant-scale applications.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
U.S. National Science Foundation
Funding Amount
Release Date
April 24, 2026
Due Date

Official Description

Society relies on chemical processes to turn raw materials into useful products. The Chemical Process Systems (CPS) program invests in fundamental research on chemical and biochemical processes to make them more efficient, sustainable, and resilient. New CPS technologies for manufacturing, biotechnology, critical minerals, energy, food, and other national priorities will help make the U.S. more competitive and secure.

Research supported by the CPS program covers the full breadth of chemical an...

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Change History

Description ChangedApr 28, 2026 at 11:42 AM

Chemical Process Systems (CPS)

# Summary Two substantive paragraphs were added emphasizing new research areas: process design and optimization using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and uncertainty quantification; and quantum information science applications including quantum simulation and sensing for materials discovery and process modeling.

Opportunity AddedApr 25, 2026 at 11:26 AM

Chemical Process Systems (CPS)

New Grants.gov opportunity: Chemical Process Systems (CPS)

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