Vision

We envision NSF CHE as:

1. A global leader in transforming chemical discovery and innovation, while advancing chemistry education, literacy and America's competitive edge.
2. Encouraging chemists to lead multi-disciplinary efforts that expand humanity's knowledge and address short- and long-term societal problems.
3. A major voice in the communication of the value of chemistry to the public.
4. Comprised of outstanding staff dedicated to the vitality of the field of chemistry.

Mission

The Division of Chemistry (CHE) supports innovative research in chemical sciences, integrated with education, through strategic investment in developing a globally engaged U.S. chemistry workforce reflecting the diversity of America.

Chemistry's Carousel Photo Credits:

1. Eric Borguet and Parisa Yasini, Temple University, Award #: 1508567
2. Yueshen Wu and Hailiang Wang, Yale University, Award #: 1651717
3. Dr. Michio Matsumoto, Cornell University, Award #: 1413862
4. ATE Centers Impact 2016-2017 (www.atecenters.org)

Values

Reflecting our values we believe in:

1. The importance of fundamental scientific research for the benefit of society.
2. Empowering future generations in science and engineering.
3. Maintaining the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
4. Fairness, openness and clear communication.
5. Diversity of the scientific workforce and broadening participation in all CHE activities at all levels

Funding Opportunities by Category

For Undergraduate Students

For Graduate Students

For Postdoctoral Fellows

For Faculty

Industrial:

• GOALI
• I-Corps
• Industrial Innovation and Partnerships

Special Interests:

• Rapid Response Research (RAPID): See Section II.D.1 of GPG: Supports proposals having a severe urgency with regard to availability of, or access to, data, facilities or specialized equipment, including quick-response research on natural or anthropogenic disasters and similar unanticipated events.
• EArly Concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER): See Section II.D.2 of GPG: Supports exploratory work in its early stages on untested, but potentially transformative, research ideas or approaches; EAGER proposals may include international.
• Science and Technology Centers: Supports innovative, potentially transformative, complex research and education projects that require large-scale, long-term awards through partnerships among academic institutions, national laboratories, industrial organizations, and/or other public/private entities, and via international collaborations, as appropriate.

International:

• Supplemental Support: Supports addition of an international dimension to an existing award or an expansion of geographic focus to include a new international collaborator.
• Special Opportunity Grants: Workshop and related travel proposals are reviewed internally, and decisions can be made in a reduced timeframe. Such opportunities should be discussed with the appropriate program officer prior to submission.
• International Research Experiences for Students (IRES): The program supports active research participation by students enrolled as undergraduates or graduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation.
• Science Across Virtual Institutes (SAVI): Supports collaboration among teams of NSF-supported U.S. researchers and their international partners wish to form virtual institutes (also has Workforce Development relevance).
• Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE): Supports mid-scale awards in which advances in research and education could not occur without international collaboration (also has Workforce Development relevance).
• NSF's Office of International Science & Engineering (OISE) serves as a focal point for international science and engineering activities both inside and outside of NSF.