MPS Mathematical Sciences Research Programs (MPS MathSci)
NSF MPS funds a variety of research programs advancing theoretical and applied mathematical sciences, encouraging ambitious foundational proposals across multiple disciplines.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: September 10, 2076 (Proposals accepted anytime)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total funding $200,000,000; minimum award $300,000; 400–600 awards anticipated; project budgets and durations vary
Summary: Supports foundational and applied research across the mathematical sciences, including core, interdisciplinary, training, and infrastructure programs.
Description
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) offers broad support for research at the frontiers of theoretical and applied mathematical sciences. This opportunity consolidates most mathematical sciences funding lines within NSF MPS, spanning core disciplinary programs (such as Algebra and Number Theory, Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Combinatorics, Computational Mathematics, Foundations, Geometric Analysis, Mathematical Biology, Probability, Statistics, and Topology), as well as programs for research infrastructure, focused research groups, and research training groups.
NSF is particularly interested in intellectually ambitious, potentially transformative foundational research. Proposals need not promise a near-term product, deployment, or commercial outcome, nor must they address later-stage development to be competitive. Interdisciplinary and cross-cutting proposals are encouraged, especially those leveraging emerging technologies (including AI and advanced computation) or forging new connections across scientific domains.
Proposals may be submitted at any time, but target dates for review cycles can vary by program. The program supports a wide range of project types, from exploratory and rapid grants to longer, larger awards for sustained research.
