Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Supporting future leaders in math/science through postdoctoral research fellowships to enhance their scientific development in various fields.
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Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: October 21, 2026 (Full proposal, 5 p.m. submitter’s local time)
Funding Amounts: $190,000 per fellowship over 48 months, including 24 months of stipend support
Summary: Supports early-career mathematics and statistics researchers in mentored postdoctoral environments, including research applying these fields to other disciplines.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents and meet the two-year doctoral-degree limit.
Description
The Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF), administered by NSF’s Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, support future leaders in mathematics and statistics. The program funds research across these fields, including applications to other disciplines, while giving fellows flexibility to choose postdoctoral environments that advance their scientific development.
Fellows affiliate with a host institution throughout their fellowship and work with a sponsoring scientist who provides research and training mentorship. Two options are available: a Research Fellowship focused on full-time research, and a Research Instructorship combining research support with opportunities to gain teaching experience. Close collaboration with the sponsoring scientist and the host environment’s contribution to the fellow’s professional development are central to the program.
