Mathematical Sciences Research Training Groups (MS-RTG)
Mathematical Sciences Research Training Groups (MS-RTG) supports collaborative mathematics and statistics groups in research and graduate training to expand careers in academia, government, and industry.
This grant was recently updated
NSF removed the fourth-Tuesday-in-August target-date guidance, including the statement that proposals are accepted anytime and the instruction to submit through the MPS Mathematical Sciences Research Programs solicitation. Program contacts changed from discipline-specific contacts to four RTG program directors sharing RTGMath@nsf.gov.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Full proposals accepted anytime)
Funding Amounts: Expected $400,000–$600,000 per year for 3–5 years
Summary: Supports collaborative mathematical and statistical sciences research groups that improve graduate research training and professional development.
Key Information: Graduate trainees are essential, and projects must plan to sustain training improvements after NSF funding ends.
Description
The Mathematical Sciences Research Training Groups program, administered by NSF’s Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, supports structured groups pursuing collaborative research to improve graduate research training and professional development. Its long-term goal is to increase the number of people in the United States pursuing mathematical and statistical sciences careers in academia, government, and industry. All fields of mathematics and statistics are invited, with particular interest in research aligned with national priorities and integrating emerging technologies.
Projects combine a coherent research theme with faculty mentoring, broad and deep graduate education, and substantial mentored professional experiences. Training develops communication, teamwork, teaching, mentoring, and leadership skills. Groups may also involve undergraduate and postdoctoral trainees. The program seeks sustainable institutional capacity and lasting improvements in research training beyond the NSF award.
