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Physical Chemistry (PCHEM)
| Name | Phone | Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanja Pietrass | tpietras@nsf.gov | (703) 292-2170 | 1055 |
| Evelyn Goldfield | egoldfie@nsf.gov | (703) 292-2173 | 1055 |
| Colby A. Foss | cfoss@nsf.gov | (703) 292-8404 | 1055 |
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
PD 07-3904Important Information for Proposers
A revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 22-1), is effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after October 4, 2021. Please be advised that, depending on the specified due date, the guidelines contained in NSF 22-1 may apply to proposals submitted in response to this funding opportunity.
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SYNOPSIS
Experimental Physical Chemistry
Supports experimental research directed at the molecular level of understanding of the physical properties of chemical systems. Experimental methodologies employed include frequency domain and time domain spectroscopic techniques covering the entire range of the electromagnetic spectrum, time-resolved dynamical studies of state-selected and mass-selected systems, and reactive scattering in molecular beams. Chemical systems studied range from single isolated molecules or ions to clusters, liquids, and solids. Chemical properties of interest include molecular structure and the shape of the ground and excited electronic-state potential energy surfaces, chemical dynamics of unimolecular and bimolecular chemical processes, time-resolved internal energy redistribution and state-to-state dynamics in molecular systems, and solute/solvent interactions in clusters and liquids. The program has links to other programs within NSF that support chemistry research, including Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics (Physics Division, MPS Directorate); Biophysics (Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Division, BIO Directorate); Atmospheric Chemistry (Atmospheric Sciences Division, GEO Directorate); and various programs in the Materials Research Division (MPS Directorate).
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
Supports the development of theoretical and computational methods for chemical problems. Methods of special interest include, but are not limited to, electronic structure techniques, statistical mechanics, molecular dynamics, and simulation methods for molecular or supramolecular systems. Areas of application span the full range of chemical systems from small molecules to macromolecules and degrees of aggregation from single molecules or small clusters to macroscopic systems. While application areas may involve any chemical system, including biological systems or materials, the goal of the program is to support the development of new theoretical and computational methodologies that will be broadly applicable to a range of chemical problems. The program has links to other programs within NSF that support chemistry research, including Physics (Physics Division, MPS Directorate); Condensed Matter and Materials Theory (Materials Research Division, MPS Directorate); and Biology (especially the Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Division, BIO Directorate).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Proposals to the Physical Chemistry Program should be submitted during the Division of Chemistry's submission windows that are that are open between July 1 and July 31 and then between November 1 and November 30. Proposals may be submitted at any time the windows are open.
For general information about preparing and submitting NSF proposals, please see the Guide to Programs (http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?gp) and the Grant Proposal Guide (http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?gpg). Proposals must address Criterion 2 (Broader Impacts) in the Project Summary. Examples of broader impacts for the chemistry community are available (http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13626&org=CHE).
The Physical Chemistry Program actively participates in several targeted programs, including Research at Undergraduate Institutions (RUI), Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI), Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER), Minority Research Planning Grants and Career Advancement Awards (MRPG/MCAA), Activities in Science, Engineering and Mathematics for Persons with Disabilities (PPD) and other NSF-wide programs.
Small Grants for Exploratory Research (SGERs) will be considered for particularly timely, high risk/high payoff research. Please contact one of the cognizant program officers if you are considering submitting a SGER. For more information, see the Grant Proposal Guide, Chapter II, section D.1.
Supplement requests to active awards should be discussed with the cognizant program officer before submission.
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