Description

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) invites proposals for foundational research and research infrastructure in theoretical and applied mathematical sciences. This opportunity consolidates most mathematical sciences funding within NSF MPS, supporting both single-discipline and interdisciplinary research. The program welcomes proposals spanning a wide range of mathematical areas, including but not limited to algebra, analysis, applied mathematics, combinatorics, computational mathematics, foundations, geometric analysis, mathematical biology, probability, statistics, topology, and research training and infrastructure initiatives.

NSF seeks intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative research, including projects that challenge prevailing paradigms, develop new theories or methods, or create enabling research tools. Proposals need not promise near-term products or commercial outcomes to be competitive. Both incremental advances and bold, high-risk inquiries are encouraged, as are cross-disciplinary and collaborative efforts. The program also supports conferences, workshops, focused research groups, and training groups to strengthen the mathematical sciences workforce.