MPS Physics Research Programs (MPS Physics)
U.S. National Science Foundation · 26-523
In plain English
U.S. National Science Foundation is accepting applications for this grant until Oct 6, 2076 (18227 days left).
Estimated total program funding is $180,000,000.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of applicant), subject to any clarification in the listing.
The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.
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Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | Oct 6, 2076 · 18227 days left |
| Agency note on the deadline | Proposals accepted anytime |
| Posted date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Opportunity number | 26-523 |
| 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) | Not stated |
| Estimated total program funding | $180,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 47.049 – Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Oct 6, 2026 |
Who can apply
- Unrestricted (open to any type of entity above, subject to clarification in the listing)
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 physics. Physics research supported by NSF MPS enables understanding of the fundamental aspects of nature at all scales, from the quantum effects inside atoms to the mysterious dark energy spanning the entire universe. The core research programs covered by this funding opportunity are: • Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics - Experiment (AMO-Experiment) • Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics - Theory (AMO-Theory) • Elementary Particle Physics - Experiment (EPP-Experiment) • Elementary Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology - Theory (EPP/Cosmology-Theory) • Gravitational Physics • Integrative Activities in Physics (IAP) • Nuclear Physics - Experiment (NP-Experiment) • Nuclear Physics - Theory …
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