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MPS Mathematical Sciences Research Programs (MPS MathSci)

Funds every NSF mathematics programme through one door β€” roughly 600 awards from a $200 million pool, with no deadline.

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NSF's Mathematical and Physical Sciences directorate routes its mathematics portfolio through this single notice, covering theoretical and applied mathematics alike.

The programmes are Algebra and Number Theory; Analysis; Applied Mathematics; Combinatorics; Computational Mathematics; Foundations; Geometric Analysis; Mathematical Biology; Probability; Statistics; and Topology. Three structural pro…

NSF's mathematics portfolio through one solicitation β€” algebra and number theory, analysis, applied mathematics, combinatorics, computational mathematics, foundations, geometric analysis, mathematical biology, probability, statistics and topology, plus research infrastructure, focused research groups and research training groups.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$200M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 26-520Source: www.grants.gov