NSF'S RENEWED PUSH FOR INNOVATION

Chemistry can help solve many of today's grand challenges. But finding support for major, long-term fundamental chemical research to address big problems can be difficult. To help chemists with bold ideas, the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Chemistry has rolled out a rejuv...

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Published inChemical & Engineering News Vol. 86; no. 49; p. 27
Main Author Bohaty, Rochelle F H
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington American Chemical Society 08.12.2008
Subjects
Chemistry
Chemists
Federal funding
Grants
Innovations
R&D
Research & development
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Summary:Chemistry can help solve many of today's grand challenges. But finding support for major, long-term fundamental chemical research to address big problems can be difficult. To help chemists with bold ideas, the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Chemistry has rolled out a rejuvenated funding opportunity. Through a new program called Centers for Chemical Innovation (CCI), groups of scientists can compete for multi-million-dollar collaborative research grants to pursue their big ideas. This fall, NSF identified four centers to support. These centers are poised to solve chemistry challenges including chemical reactions in space, environmentally friendly materials, molecular interfaces, and liquid solar fuels. The CCI program retains many of the features of its predecessor. Like the Chemical Bonding Centers (CBC) program, CCI emphasizes community outreach. To meet this requirement, projects must include activities to improve the public's understanding of science. The centers could also develop innovative technologies that could benefit society.
ISSN:0009-2347
1520-605X
DOI:10.1021/cen-v086n049.p027