MPS Mathematical Sciences Research Programs (MPS MathSci)
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The National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences is soliciting proposals for the MPS Mathematical Sciences Research Programs under solicitation number 26-520. This initiative supports a wide array of research programs focused on theoretical and applied mathematical sciences, including specialized fields such as Algebra and Number Theory, Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Combinatorics, Computational Mathematics, Foundations, Geometric Analysis, Mathematical Biology, Probability, Statistics, and Topology. Additionally, the solicitation covers research infrastructure, focused research groups, and research training groups. The agency is specifically seeking intellectually ambitious and transformative foundational research that does not necessarily require a near-term commercial outcome or product. Awards will vary in budget, duration, and scope based on the availability of funds. Interested parties should note the solicitation was posted on August 13, 2026, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026.
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The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs at the frontiers of discovery in theoretical and applied mathematical sciences.
Programs include:
- Algebra and Number Theory
- Analysis
- Applied Mathematics
- Combinatorics
- Computational Mathematics
- Foundations
- Geometric Analysis
- Mathematical Biology
- Probability
- Statistics
- Topology
- Mathematical Sciences Research Infrastructure
- Mathematical Sciences Focused Research Groups
- Mathematical Sciences Research Training Groups
NSF anticipates a portfolio of awards for these programs with a range of budgets, durations and scopes. Program budgets, number of awards, award sizes and durations are subject to the availability of funds.
NSF MPS is particularly interested in intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative foundational research. Proposals need not promise a near-term product, deployment, or commercial outcome, nor need they address later-stage development to be competitive.
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