[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov)

January 29, 2026 (Last Thursday in January, annually) | August 27, 2026 (Last Thursday in August, annually)

~$3.76M total annually; 15–35 awards/year; DDRI max $18,000; REU supplements up to $8,000/student.

Supports innovative methodological, measurement, and statistical research advancing the social, behavioral, and economic sciences.

--- ## Description The Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (MMS) Program, offered by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), is an interdisciplinary program within the Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences. MMS supports the development and application of innovative analytical and statistical methods and models relevant to the social, behavioral, and economic sciences. The program welcomes proposals that are methodologically innovative, theoretically grounded, and broadly applicable across multiple fields. MMS provides funding through several mechanisms: - Regular Research Awards - Awards for conferences and community-development activities - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement (DDRI) Grants - Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Supplements The program also supports Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) awards (see the [CAREER Program](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503214) for details). MMS partners with a consortium of federal statistical agencies to support research that advances the production and use of official statistics, and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration across relevant sciences. --- ## Due Dates - **Full Proposal Deadlines:** - January 29, 2026 (Last Thursday in January, annually) - August 27, 2026 (Last Thursday in August, annually) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** ~$3,760,000 per year (contingent on availability of funds) - **Expected Number of Awards:** 15–35 annually - **Award Types:** Standard or Continuing Grants - **DDRI Grants:** Up to $18,000 (including direct and indirect costs) - **REU Supplements:** Up to $8,000 per undergraduate student (maximum of two students per award) - **Project budgets:** Should be appropriate for the proposed work; additional funds may be available from participating federal statistical agencies for relevant proposals. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** - As defined in the [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1), generally U.S. institutions of higher education and certain other organizations. - Unaffiliated individuals are not eligible. - **Who May Serve as PI:** - **DDRI Awards:** Must have a PI (doctoral advisor or faculty member at the student’s institution) and a co-PI (the doctoral student). - **Other Award Types:** No restrictions or limits on PI eligibility. - **Other Restrictions:** - No limits on the number of proposals per organization or per PI/co-PI. - REU student participants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. --- ## Application Process - **Submission Portals:** - [Research.gov](https://www.research.gov) - [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/314743) - **Required Documents:** - Full proposal (see [NSF PAPPG](https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg)) - Data Management Plan (max 2 pages) - For DDRI: Signed statement from PI using the required template - For multi-organization proposals: Submit as a single proposal with subawards - **Preparation Tips:** - Letters of Intent and preliminary proposals are not required. - Proposals must be methodologically innovative and broadly relevant. - Consult the [program solicitation](http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf19575) for full details. --- ## Additional Information - **Cost Sharing:** Not required or permitted. - **Indirect Costs:** Standard NSF policies apply; not allowed on participant support costs (e.g., REU). - **Award Duration:** Typically 1–3 years, depending on project type. - **Review Criteria:** Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts (standard NSF review criteria). - **Reporting:** Annual and final reports required via Research.gov. --- ## External Links - [NSF MMS Program Page](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5421&org=SES&from=home) - [Full Program Solicitation (NSF 19-575)](http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf19575) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/314743) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |----------------------------|-----------------------------------------|----------------| | Nicholas N. Nagle, Program Officer | [nnagle@nsf.gov](mailto:nnagle@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-4490 | | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | | | NSF Information Center | | (703) 292-5111 | For technical assistance with Research.gov or Grants.gov, see the relevant help desks listed on their respective websites.

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