Grants & Funding

National Science Foundation

Published Date: January 21, 2010

Program Information

Program Name:

Catalysis and Biocatalysis

Program URL:

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13360

Type of Scientists Funded:

Junior Faculty, Administrator, Senior Scientist/Faculty

Program Description:

The Catalysis and Biocatalysis program primarily supports fundamental and innovative applied research on the following topics: (1) Kinetics and mechanisms of important catalyzed chemical reactions as they relate to the production of chemicals, fuels, and specialized materials; (2) Characterization of chemical and biochemical phenomena occurring at or near solid surfaces and interfaces; (3)Kinetic modeling and theory of heterogeneous, homogeneous, and biocatalysis; (4)Fundamental catalytic or biocatalytic studies of the processes for conversion of biomass to fuels and chemicals; (5)Synthesis of novel compositions and structures for use in heterogeneous, homogeneous or biocatalysts; (6) Electrocatalytic processes having engineering significance or commercial potential, particularly for fuel cell applications; and (7) Fundamental aspects of reactive deposition and processing for thin film materials.

This program promotes multidisciplinary research in all of the above areas. Proposals should address the novelty of the concept being proposed, compared to previous work in the field. Also, it is important to address why the novelty might be important in terms of engineering science, as well as to also project the potential impact on society and/or industry of success in the research. The duration of unsolicited awards is generally 1 to 3 years. The average annual award size for the program is $100,000. Small equipment proposals of less than $100,000 will also be considered and may be submitted during these windows.

Public Contact Information

Program Award Term and Application Process

• Award Term Fixed or Variable?    Variable
• Minimum Term     
• Maximum Term     
• Award Renewable?    No
• Does an individual or institution apply to the program?    Institution
• Is there a training component to this grant?   
• Is there an application deadline?    Yes
• Application deadline(s):
  03/03/2010,
  09/23/2010
• Deadline Comments   
  Submission Window Date(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): February 01, 2010 - March 03, 2010 August 15, 2010 - September 23, 2010

Program FUNDS

• Stipend Information:
  
  
• Annual stipend type:    Not Applicable
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  Research Allowance Information:
  
  
• Annual research allowance type:    Not Applicable
• 
  Indirect Costs (Institutional Funds) Information:
  
  
• Indirect costs type:    Not Applicable
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  Other Costs Information:
  
  
• Other Costs type:    Not Applicable

Program Eligibility Requirements

Research Areas:

Biochemistry, Chemistry, Other (specify): Catalysis, Biocatalysis, Kinetics, Biomass, Electrocatalytic, Engineering Science

Application by invitation or nomination only?

No

Are awards limited to specific groups?

None provided

Must applicants be U.S. citizens and/or permanent residents?

U.S. geographic limits?

No

International geographic limits?

Institutional limits?

Yes

Details

Eligible:

Universities and 2- and 4-year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the U.S., acting on behalf of their faculty members. Such organizations also are referred to as academic institutions.

Nonprofit non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities.

For-profit organizations: U.S. commercial organizations, especially small businesses with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education. An unsolicited proposal from a commercial organization may be funded when the project is of special concern from a national point of view, special resources are available for the work, or the proposed project is especially meritorious. NSF is interested in supporting projects that couple industrial research resources and perspectives with those of universities; therefore, it especially welcomes proposals for cooperative projects involving both universities and the private commercial sector.

State and Local Governments: State educational offices or organizations and local school districts may submit proposals intended to broaden the impact, accelerate the pace, and increase the effectiveness of improvements in science, mathematics and engineering education in both K-12 and post-secondary levels.

Not eligible: Foreign organizations: NSF rarely provides support to foreign organizations. NSF will consider proposals for cooperative projects involving U.S. and foreign organizations, provided support is requested only for the U.S. portion of the collaborative effort. Other Federal agencies: NSF does not normally support research or education activities by scientists, engineers or educators employed by Federal agencies or Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs). Under unusual circumstances, other federal agencies and FFRDCs may submit proposals directly to NSF.

Non-research activity allowed for postdoctoral and junior faculty awards?

If yes, specify at least one of the following: percentage time and activities allowed

Program competition information

• Number of Applicants in Most Recent Competition Year:   
• Number of Awards in Most Recent Competition Year:   
• Institutional Award Rates   

  Category	# Applicants	# Awards
  Institutional Awards

• Awardee's subsequent careers/accomplishments tracked after end of term?   
  
• Total dollars awarded in the most recent competition year