Theory, Models and Computational Methods

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Theory, Models and Computational Methods: The Theory, Models and Computational Methods program supports the discovery and development of theoretical and computational methods to address a range of chemical challenges, with emphasis on emerging areas of chemical research. Proposals that focus on established methods should involve innovative approaches that substantially broaden their applicability. Methods of interest include, but are not limited to, those addressing electronic structure, quantum reaction dynamics, statistical mechanics, molecular dynamics, and simulation techniques 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 nanoscopic and even larger 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 challenging problems. We are particularly interested in fundamental areas of research that are difficult or impossible to address using current synthetic, experimental, and/or computational methodologies. Proposals that utilize well-established theoretical and modeling approaches to solve chemical problems may be more appropriate for other Divisional programs. Proposals that focus primarily on addressing biological or biomedical problems may be more appropriate for the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) or the National Institutes of Health, respectively. Proposals whose major focus is on the development of methods to improve the properties of materials should be directed to the Division of Materials Research.