# The Molecular Conductance Problem: Exploring the Effects of Isotopes and Chemical Doping on Hopping Conduction in Pi-Conjugated Molecular Wires Over 4 nm in Length

**Budget Signal Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities |
| Location | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
| Project | The Molecular Conductance Problem: Exploring the Effects of Isotopes and Chemical Doping on Hopping Conduction in Pi-Conjugated Molecular Wires Over 4 nm in Length |
| Award amount | $625,000 |
| Obligated so far | $625,000 |
| Awarded | 2026-07-28 |
| Period | 2026-08-15 to 2029-07-31 |
| Program | Macromolec/Supramolec/Nano |
| Directorate / division | MPS / CHE |
| Award ID | 2603087 |

## Why this score
- Award of $300K or more.
- Equipment- and compute-heavy field.

Source: U.S. National Science Foundation Awards API (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2603087). Last refreshed: 2026-11-05T20:41:04.956Z.
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