[National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov)

September 16, 2025 (Full proposals) | Conference/workshop proposals: 8 months before event

No specified ceiling; typical NSF mathematics research awards range from 1–5 years, with budgets based on project scope.

Supports research on probability theory and its applications, with emphasis on interdisciplinary and foundational work.

Proposals must follow the current NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG).

--- ## Description The National Science Foundation's Probability Program funds research on the theory and applications of probability. Supported subfields include discrete probability, stochastic processes, limit theory, interacting particle systems, stochastic differential and partial differential equations, and Markov processes. The program encourages projects that connect probability with other areas of science and engineering, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. In addition to research grants, the program supports proposals for conferences, workshops, and similar activities that advance the field of probability. Proposals for such events should be submitted at least eight months before the planned start date. --- ## Due Dates - **Full Research Proposals:** September 16, 2025 (third Tuesday in September, annually) - **Conference/Workshop Proposals:** Submit at least 8 months prior to the requested event start date --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Size:** No explicit maximum; budgets should be appropriate to the project scope and duration. - **Award Duration:** Typically 1–5 years for research grants. - **Conferences/Workshops:** Funding varies by event size and scope. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Unrestricted; open to all types of U.S. institutions and organizations, including: - Colleges and universities - Nonprofit, non-academic organizations - For-profit organizations - State and local governments - Unaffiliated individuals (in rare cases) - **Principal Investigators:** Must be affiliated with an eligible U.S. institution. --- ## Application Process - **Submission Platform:** [NSF FastLane](https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/), [Research.gov](https://www.research.gov/), or [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353353) - **Guidelines:** All proposals must comply with the current [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg) - **Conference/Workshop Proposals:** Review the [Conferences and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences solicitation](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=11701&org=DMS&from=home) for specific requirements. - **Required Documents:** Project description, budget, biosketches, data management plan, and other standard NSF documents. --- ## Additional Information - **Award Conditions:** Grants and cooperative agreements made on or after October 1, 2024, are subject to updated NSF award conditions. See [NSF award conditions](https://www.nsf.gov/awards/managing/award_conditions.jsp?org=NSF). - **No-cost extensions and supplemental support** may be available per NSF policy. - **Browse funded projects:** [NSF Award Search – Probability Program](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/advancedSearchResult?ProgEleCode=126300&BooleanElement=Any&BooleanRef=Any&ActiveAwards=true#results) --- ## External Links - [NSF Probability Program Overview](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/probability) - [NSF Program Description PD-18-1263](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5555) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/jsf/workspace/createWorkspace.faces?activityID=CreateWorkspace&cleanSession=1&oppId=353353) - [Conferences and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=11701&org=DMS&from=home) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Organization | |---------------------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------|--------------| | Tomek Bartoszynski | [tbartosz@nsf.gov](mailto:tbartosz@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-4885 | MPS/DMS | | Elizabeth Wilmer | [ewilmer@nsf.gov](mailto:ewilmer@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-7021 | MPS/DMS | | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | — | NSF | | General NSF Inquiries | [info@nsf.gov](mailto:info@nsf.gov) | 1-703-292-5111 | NSF | For additional questions, see the [NSF Contact page](https://new.nsf.gov/about/contact-us).

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