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Mathematical Biology

Funds mathematics with real biological relevance — and asks for innovation on both sides plus genuine integration between them.

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NSF's Mathematical Biology programme funds research in any area of the mathematical sciences with relevance to biology.

Three things have to be true of a successful proposal, and NSF lists them together: mathematical innovation, biological relevance and significance, and strong integration between the mathematics and the biology. A strong result in one alone is not the brief.

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Research in any area of the mathematical sciences with relevance to biology, requiring mathematical innovation, biological significance, and strong integration between the two.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.14 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PD-22-7334Source: www.grants.gov