The Chemical Process Systems (CPS) program funds fundamental research on chemical and biochemical processes to improve efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. Research areas include reaction engineering, catalysis, electrochemical systems, separations, process design, and integration of AI and quantum science. The program supports innovations that impact manufacturing, biotechnology, energy, critical minerals, and national priorities, encouraging proposals that connect molecular to plant scales and utilize novel reactor configurations.
Open to any type of entity, with no specific restrictions stated. Eligibility is unrestricted subject to additional clarifications if provided.