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Plasma Physics

Funds the physics of plasma — magnetised, high energy density, low temperature, dusty and ultra-cold — with 25 awards expected.

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Plasma physics studies matter whose behaviour is governed by the collective interaction of large numbers of free charged particles. NSF's framing puts the scale of the subject plainly: 99.9% of the visible universe is thought to be plasma.

The sub-areas the programme supports overlap and are listed as such: magnetised plasmas in the laboratory, in space and in astrophysical environments; high ene

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Source: www.nsf.gov