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Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

U.S. National Science Foundation · 11-541

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Total Program Funding

$5.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

October 19, 2011

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. U.S. National Science Foundation. The purpose of the Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF) is to support future leaders in the mathematical sciences by facilitating their participation in postdoctoral research environments that will have maximal impact on their future scientific development. There are two... at least $150,000 per award; $5,000,000 total program funding; ~33 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Unaffiliated Individuals: Scientists, engineers or educators in the U
•Deadline: 2011-10-19

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Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The purpose of the Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF) is to support future leaders in the mathematical sciences by facilitating their participation in postdoctoral research environments that will have maximal impact on their future scientific development. There are two options for awardees: Research Fellowship and Research Instructorship. Awards will support research in areas of the mathematical sciences, including applications to other disciplines.

Who Can Apply

*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Unaffiliated Individuals: Scientists, engineers or educators in the U.S. who are U.S. citizens. *PI Limit: An individual is eligible to submit a proposal to this program if all the following criteria are met:

Must, at the time of submission, be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or a legally admitted permanent resident alien of the United States;
May not have held the doctoral degree more than 2 years as of January 1 of the year of the award;
Must propose research in the mathematical sciences;
May not have previously received a Federal research grant;
May not submit a research plan duplicated in another NSF proposal;
Must not have previously been offered on award by the MSPRF program; and
Must have doctoral degree conferred before the postdoctoral appointment start date.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $150K
Total Program Funding: $5.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 33
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: April 23, 2011

Application Deadline: October 19, 2011 (0 days remaining)

Full Proposal Deadline(s): October 19, 2011 Third Wednesday in October, Annually Thereafter

Agency Contact

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