Joint DMS and NIGMS Initiative to Support Research at the Interface of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences
Supporting collaborative research between math and biology through joint NSF and NIH initiative with two funding tracks up to $1.2M for 3-4 years.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: September 18, 2026 (annual window: September 1–18)
Funding Amounts: Track 1: up to $600,000 (3 years); Track 2: up to $1,200,000 (3–4 years); ~25 awards; total program ~$5M/year.
Summary: Supports fundamental research at the intersection of mathematics/statistics and biological/biomedical sciences, fostering new and existing collaborations.
Key Information: Proposals must address questions within the NIGMS mission; interdisciplinary teams are strongly encouraged.
Description
This initiative, jointly supported by the NSF Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) and the NIH National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), funds innovative research at the interface of the mathematical/statistical and biological/biomedical sciences. The program aims to advance foundational quantitative methods to address important biological questions, stimulate new collaborations, and support high-impact interdisciplinary teams. Projects must clearly articulate both the mathematical/statistical novelty and the biological/biomedical significance, with a strong preference for collaborative work spanning both disciplines. All proposals must align with the NIGMS mission, focusing on fundamental biological processes rather than disease-specific or organ-specific research.
