MPS Mathematical Sciences Research Programs (MPS MathSci)
U.S. National Science Foundation · 26-520
In plain English
U.S. National Science Foundation is accepting applications for this grant until Oct 8, 2076 (18229 days left).
Awards start at $300,000, the agency expects to make 600 awards and estimated total program funding is $200,000,000.
Eligibility is described in the listing text (the "Others" category).
The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.
Built only from the fields in the Grants.gov listing. Always confirm on the official listing.
Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | Oct 8, 2076 · 18229 days left |
| Agency note on the deadline | Proposals accepted anytime |
| Posted date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Opportunity number | 26-520 |
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation · all U.S. National Science Foundation grants |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Opportunity category | Discretionary |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | Not stated |
| Award floor (min per award) | $300,000 |
| Estimated total program funding | $200,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 600 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 47.049 – Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Oct 8, 2026 |
Who can apply
- Others (see the eligibility details in the listing)
Additional eligibility information (excerpt from the listing):
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. …
Description
Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs at the frontiers of discovery in theoretical and applied mathematical sciences. Programs include: • Algebra and Number Theory • Analysis • Applied Mathematics • Combinatorics • Computational Mathematics • Foundations • Geometric Analysis • Mathematical Biology • Probability • Statistics • Topology • Mathematical Sciences Focused Research Groups • Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program • Mathematical Sciences Research Training Groups NSF anticipates a portfolio of awards for these programs with a range of budgets, durations and scopes. Program budgets, number of awards, award sizes and durations are subject to the availability of funds. …
Read the full listing on Grants.gov → · Agency's announcement page
More U.S. National Science Foundation grants closing soon
All →- 5days leftApplied MathematicsUnrestricted eligibilityScience, technology and other research and development
- 5days leftPlasma PhysicsUnrestricted eligibilityScience, technology and other research and development
- 5days leftAstronomy and Astrophysics Research GrantsUnrestricted eligibilityScience, technology and other research and development
- 6days leftNational Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)Science, technology and other research and development
More science, technology and other research and development grants closing soon
All →- 1day leftDoW Spinal Cord Injury, Clinical Translation Research AwardUnrestricted eligibilityScience, technology and other research and development
- 1day leftDoW Spinal Cord Injury, Translational Research AwardUnrestricted eligibilityScience, technology and other research and development
- 1day leftDoW Vision, Translational Research AwardUnrestricted eligibilityScience, technology and other research and development
- 1day leftDoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research AwardUnrestricted eligibilityScience, technology and other research and development