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Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs Grant

This NSF Division of Chemistry solicitation is the required submission route for proposals to six CHE Disciplinary Research Programs—CAT, CMI, CMFP, SYN, ECS, and MSN—except for specified alternative pathways. Eligible submitters include qualifying U.S.-located two- and four-year IHEs acting for faculty members and certain U.S.-located non-profit, non-academic research or education-related organizations. CAREER and RUI/ROA proposals follow separate solicitations; EAGER, RAPID, RAISE, conference, and supplemental requests require the stated consultation or alternate process. The packet does not provide proposal-content instructions, award-size limits, expected award counts, or review criteria, so these must be verified in NSF Publication 22-605 and the official notice.

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Time remaining

39 days

Application load

Moderate effort

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Does your proposed work directly align with Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research, Environment?

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Plain-English explanation

Plain-English explanation

This NSF Division of Chemistry solicitation is the required submission route for proposals to six CHE Disciplinary Research Programs—CAT, CMI, CMFP, SYN, ECS, and MSN—except for specified alternative pathways. Eligible submitters include qualifying U.S.-located two- and four-year IHEs acting for faculty members and certain U.S.-located non-profit, non-academic research or education-related organizations. CAREER and RUI/ROA proposals follow separate solicitations; EAGER, RAPID, RAISE, conference, and supplemental requests require the stated consultation or alternate process. The packet does not provide proposal-content instructions, award-size limits, expected award counts, or review criteria, so these must be verified in NSF Publication 22-605 and the official notice.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

NSF uses this solicitation to receive proposals submitted to six CHE Disciplinary Research 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). With specified exceptions, proposals to these programs must use this solicitation or will be returned without review.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The proposal is for one of the six named CHE Disciplinary Research Programs and is submitted through this solicitation, rather than being submitted through an identified exception route. The submitting organization is an accredited U.S.-campus two- or four-year IHE acting for faculty members, or a qualifying U.S.-located non-profit, non-academic organization directly associated with educational or research activities. Where funding is proposed for an international branch campus of a U.S. IHE, the proposal explains the benefit of that performance and why the activities cannot be conducted at the U.S. campus.

Editorial analysis

What reviewers may prioritize

The evidence packet supplies no formal NSF review criteria, scoring factors, or panel priorities. It does establish submission routing and eligibility requirements. Therefore, clear placement in a covered CHE program and compliance with the applicable submission pathway are important threshold considerations, but they should not be represented as confirmed merit-review criteria.

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What this grant funds

This solicitation applies to six (of the nine) CHE Disciplinary Research 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).

All proposals submitted to these six CHE Disciplinary Research Programs (other than the following exceptions) must be submitted through this solicitation, otherwise they will be returned without review.

Exceptions:

Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) proposals should be submitted through the CAREER solicitation ( https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503214 ) by the CAREER deadline date specified.

Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions: Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) and Research Opportunity Awards (ROA) proposals should be submitted through the RUI/ROA solicitation ( https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5518 ) during the window for the appropriateCHE Disciplinary Research Program. In addition to the requirements of the RUI program, proposals should follow the guidance in this solicitation.

Proposals for Early-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER), Grants for Rapid Response Research (RAPID), Research Advanced by Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering (RAISE), and conferences can be submitted anytime after consultation with the cognizant NSF Program Officer.

Supplemental funding requeststo existing grantscan be submitted anytime after consultation with the cognizant NSF Program Officer.

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Award range
Not specified
Total program funding
$105,000,000
Expected awards
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Geography
National
Cost share
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Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

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Geographic fit

National

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Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus.
Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
NSF Publication 22-605
Contact
U.S. National Science Foundation · grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov · 703-292-4203

Official deadline

September 30, 2026

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  4. Complete compliance review and collect attachments.

  5. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs Grant.
Is Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is September 30, 2026, with 39 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/22/2026.

How much funding does Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs Grant provide?

Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs Grant lists Not specified per award. The total program funding recorded is $105,000,000. The expected number of awards has not been captured, so the award range alone should not be treated as an estimate of competitiveness.

Who can apply to Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs Grant?

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from September 30, 2026 using the preparation plan above.