The Dreyfus Foundation Program for Transformative Research
supports exceptional, established faculty in the chemical sciences who propose
bold, high-risk research with the potential for transformative impact.
Transformative research may take many forms, including fundamental advances
that open new frontiers in the chemical sciences and discoveries with the
potential to create substantial societal impact.

The Program is designed for investigators who have
demonstrated significant accomplishments and leadership in their careers and
are ready to explore new and unconventional directions beyond their existing
work.

The Program provides a Transformative Research Development
Grant of $600,000 to be disbursed in equal installments of $200,000 over three
years. From among the set of grantees, one project will be chosen for an
additional Transformative Research Award of $1.5 million based on an evaluation
of the potential of the work at the beginning of the last year of the
Development Grant.

Goals

• Catalyze pioneering research that departs from current
  scientific paradigms;
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  Encourage risk-taking and creativity among mid-career
  faculty;
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  Support new scientific directions with potential for broad
  impact in chemistry and related fields; and
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  Contribute to knowledge that improves the human condition.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be from academic institutions in the United States or its
  territories that grant a bachelor’s or higher degree in the chemical sciences
  (e.g., chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, materials chemistry)
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  Be within 15 years following promotion to tenure
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  Propose a research direction in the chemical sciences that
  represents a significant departure from current or previous work, that
  currently has no significant funding