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

August 12, 2025 (Second Tuesday in August, annually)

$400,000–$600,000 per year for 3–5 years; up to $12,000,000 total program funding; ~10 awards expected

Supports U.S. institutions to enhance graduate research training and professional development in the mathematical sciences through collaborative research groups.

--- ## Description This program aims to strengthen the nation's scientific competitiveness by increasing the number and quality of U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents pursuing careers in the mathematical sciences. The program supports the formation of Research Training Groups (RTGs) at U.S. institutions, focusing primarily on graduate student training but also allowing for participation by undergraduates and postdoctoral associates. Projects should be anchored in a coherent research theme in the mathematical sciences and are especially encouraged to integrate mathematics and statistics with emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum computing, and cybersecurity. RTG projects foster collaborative research, professional development, and mentorship, with the goal of building sustainable research training capacity and positively impacting future generations of mathematical sciences professionals. --- ## Due Dates - **Next deadline:** August 12, 2025 (Second Tuesday in August) - **Thereafter:** Annually, on the second Tuesday in August --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Size:** $400,000 to $600,000 per year - **Duration:** 3 to 5 years - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $12,000,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** Approximately 10 Projects including all stages of traineeships (undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral) may request up to the maximum; those focusing only on graduate students are expected to budget closer to $400,000 per year. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** - U.S.-accredited Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) with a campus in the U.S., acting on behalf of their faculty. - For single-institution proposals (with or without subawards), the IHE must grant a doctoral degree in mathematical sciences. - For collaborative projects, the lead institution must grant a doctoral degree in mathematical sciences; non-lead institutions may participate even if they do not grant doctoral degrees. - **Principal Investigator (PI):** - No restrictions on PI eligibility. - Each project must include at least two and no more than eleven additional senior/key personnel. - An individual may not serve as PI or co-PI on more than one RTG proposal or award at a time. - **Trainee Eligibility:** - Trainees (undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral associates) supported with NSF funds must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. --- ## Application Process - **Submission Platforms:** - [Research.gov](https://www.research.gov) or [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/). - **Proposal Preparation:** - Follow the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and program solicitation [NSF 24-570](http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24570). - Proposals must include specified sections: Introduction, Senior Personnel, Project Description, Recruitment and Retention, Trainee Data, Broader Impacts, Performance Assessment, Management Plan, Dissemination, Post-RTG Sustainability Plan, and Results from Prior NSF Support. - Required supplementary documents: Institutional Letter of Support, Letters of Collaboration (if applicable), and a Mentoring Plan for trainees. - **Budget Guidelines:** - Most funds should support trainees (stipends, allowances, tuition, travel, etc.). - Faculty salary is limited to program organization/management. - No cost sharing or matching is required. - **Review Criteria:** - Proposals are evaluated on NSF's standard criteria: Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts, plus program-specific criteria (e.g., research program strength, mentoring experience, recruitment and retention plans, sustainability). --- ## Additional Information - Projects are encouraged to align with NSF strategic goals, especially workforce development in STEM and emerging interdisciplinary areas. - Institutional commitment and sustainability planning are critical for successful proposals. - Trainee support must be entered as Participant Support Costs in the budget. - Annual reporting is required, detailing participant progress and project outcomes. --- ## External Links - [NSF Program Solicitation (NSF 24-570)](http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24570) - [Program Page & Updates](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/rtg-research-training-groups-mathematical-sciences/nsf24-570/solicitation) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353962) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Phone | Email | |-------------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------| | Swatee Naik | (703) 292-4876 | snaik@nsf.gov | | Stefaan G. De Winter | (703) 292-2599 | sgdewint@nsf.gov | | Zhilan J. Feng | (703) 292-7523 | zfeng@nsf.gov | | Hailiang Liu | (703) 292-2436 | hliu@nsf.gov | | Jodi Mead | (703) 292-7212 | jmead@nsf.gov | | Andrew D. Pollington | (703) 292-4878 | adpollin@nsf.gov | | Andrew Raich | (703) 292-7051 | araich@nsf.gov | | Yong Zeng | (703) 292-7299 | yzeng@nsf.gov | | NSF grants.gov support | — | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov | For technical questions on proposal submission, contact the [NSF Help Desk](mailto:rgov@nsf.gov) or [Grants.gov Contact Center](mailto:support@grants.gov). ---

Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences

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