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

Currently archived; no open due date

No explicit ceiling or floor; typical NSF Physics grants range from $100,000–$400,000/year for up to 3 years

Supports research in computational and data-enabled physics, emphasizing advances in high-performance computing and code development.

Program is archived; check program page for future cycles or opportunities.

--- ## Description This program supports research in computational and data-enabled science within physics, with a strong focus on the development of novel computational methods, algorithms, and efficient use of advanced computing architectures. Proposals are expected to combine compelling scientific objectives with significant computational advances or new enabling capabilities. The program covers a broad range of physics disciplines, including: - Atomic, molecular, and optical physics - Plasma physics - Elementary particle physics - Nuclear physics - Gravitational physics - Biological physics - Particle astrophysics - Accelerator science Proposals that cross disciplinary boundaries are welcome, and applicants are encouraged to request co-review by other relevant NSF programs as appropriate. --- ## Due Dates - **Currently archived:** No open due date. - For future cycles, monitor the [program page](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505206) and [NSF Physics: Investigator-Initiated Research Projects solicitation](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505058) for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - No explicit award ceiling or floor is specified. - Typical NSF Physics awards are in the range of $100,000–$400,000 per year, usually for up to 3 years, depending on project scope and budget justification. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Unrestricted. Open to all qualified entities, including universities, colleges, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, and government agencies. - Proposals must be relevant to physics disciplines supported by the NSF Physics Division. - Proposals with a primary focus outside physics should be submitted to the appropriate NSF division. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted via the [Division of Physics: Investigator-Initiated Research Projects solicitation](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505058). - All proposals must follow the NSF [Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg). - Additional requirements may apply for proposals with multiple funding sources or significant instrumentation development. - Proposals not governed by another solicitation (such as CAREER) must use this mechanism, or they will be returned without review. --- ## Additional Information - The program is the Physics Division’s mechanism for participating in the Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering (CDS&E) program. - Proposals crossing divisional boundaries should request co-review by naming other relevant programs on the cover sheet. - For information on award terms, indirect costs, and NSF’s implementation of federal financial assistance regulations, see the [NSF award conditions](https://www.nsf.gov/awards/managing/award_conditions.jsp). --- ## External Links - [NSF Program Description (PD-16-7244)](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505206) - [NSF Physics: Investigator-Initiated Research Projects solicitation](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505058) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg) - [Browse projects funded by this program](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/advancedSearchResult?ProgEleCode=724400&BooleanElement=Any&BooleanRef=Any&ActiveAwards=true#results) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Organization | |-----------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------|-----------------| | Bogdan Mihaila | [bmihaila@nsf.gov](mailto:bmihaila@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-8235 | MPS/PHY | | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | – | NSF |

Computational Physics

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