NSF CPS Research Grants for Chemical, Biochemical Processes
Summary
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has posted a grant funding opportunity for the Chemical Process Systems (CPS) program, inviting research proposals in reaction engineering, catalysis, separations, process design, and related chemical and biochemical innovations. The program seeks to advance manufacturing, biotechnology, critical minerals, energy, and food processing technologies to enhance U.S. competitiveness. The funding opportunity (PD-26-367Y) carries no cost-sharing requirement, accepts proposals on a rolling basis, and falls under Assistance Listings 47.041 (Engineering).
“The Chemical Process Systems (CPS) program invests in fundamental research on chemical and biochemical processes to make them more efficient, sustainable, and resilient.”
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NSF has published a new grant funding opportunity for the Chemical Process Systems (CPS) research program under Assistance Listings 47.041 (Engineering). The program supports fundamental research across reaction engineering, catalysis, electrochemical systems, separations, and process design, with interest in AI/ML integration and quantum information science applications.
Academic institutions, non-profits, and other eligible entities may apply for grant funding to conduct research in chemical and biochemical process innovation. The opportunity carries no cost-sharing or matching requirement, and proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. Prospective applicants should review the NSF Program Description (PD-26-367Y) and contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for application assistance.
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Chemical Process Systems (CPS)
Agency: U.S. National Science Foundation
Assistance Listings: 47.041 -- Engineering
Last Updated: April 25, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
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 and biochemical process innovation. It spans reaction engineering and molecular thermodynamics; reactor design; catalysis; electrochemical systems; separations; and process design. The program encourages proposals that connect the molecular scale to process and plant scales.
The CPS program explores active-site structure and function, reaction mechanisms, in situ and operando characterization, durability, and device-level integration. M icroreactors, membrane and catalytic reactors, atmospheric plasmas, and other novel configurations are of interest.
The program supports research in catalysis and electrochemical systems to produce, use, and store energy, to reduce waste, to process polymers, and to synthesize fuels and chemicals. This includes process and materials innovation to support the nuclear fuel cycle.
The CPS program also targets chemical and biological separations that are efficient and scalable. Research includes the design of membranes, sorbents, and specialized interfaces. Advances can be use d in gas separations, the recovery of critical minerals, bioprocessing, and protein and water purification.
The program supports research in process design and optimization that uses tools such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and uncertainty quantification. CPS research also explores quantum information science and engineering; quantum simulation and sensing, for example, may accelerate the discovery of materials and improve process models.
Partnerships: To speed discovery and innovation, NSF partners with federal agencies, industry, international groups, and others. Current opportunities are at NSF ENG Partnerships.
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NSF Program Desccription PD-26-367Y
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PD-26-367Y
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