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Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

U.S. National Science Foundation · 23-603

58 days left

Total Program Funding

$8.5M

Expected Awards

45

Deadline

October 21, 2026

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 mathematics and statistics by facilitating their participation in postdoctoral research environments thatwill have maximal impact on their future scientific development. There are two... at least $190,000 per award; $8,500,000 total program funding; ~45 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - The Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are aw...
  • Deadline: 2026-10-21

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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 mathematics and statistics by facilitating their participation in postdoctoral research environments thatwill 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 mathematics and statistics, including applications to other disciplines.

Who Can Apply

*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - The Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are awards to individuals, and proposals are submitted directly by the fellowship proposer to NSF. Fellows must affiliate with institutions or organizations(e.g., Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), government and national laboratories and facilities,privately sponsored nonprofit institutes and museums, and for-profit organizations under certain conditions). *Who May Serve as PI: 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 inan area of mathematics or statistics;
  • May not have previously been a principal investigator or co-principal investigator of an NSF award (other than a graduate research fellowship or an award in support of a conference or workshop);
  • May not submit a research plan duplicated in another NSF proposal;
  • Must not have previously been offered an award by the MSPRF program; and
  • Must have a doctoral degree conferred before the postdoctoral appointment start date.
Proposals that fail to meet the above eligibility requirements will be returned without review. By signing and submitting the proposal, the fellowship candidate is certifying that they meet the eligibility criteria specified in this program solicitation. Willful provision of false information in this request and its supporting documents or in reports required under an ensuing award is a criminal offense (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001).

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$190K
Total Program Funding
$8.5M
Expected Number of Awards
45
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: July 14, 2023
Application Deadline: October 21, 2026 (58 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov