# Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research at the Interface of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/22-600-joint-dms-nigms-initiative-to-support-research-at/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/340828

> U.S. National Science Foundation is offering grants of up to $1.2 million (at least $1) to any type of organization. It expects to make about 25 awards worth $5.0 million in total. Applications close on September 20, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 22-600 |
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | September 20, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $1.2 million |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 25 |
| Total funding | $5.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 47.049, 93.859 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

## What the grant funds

The Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) in the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) at the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) plan to support fundamental research in mathematics and statistics necessary to answer questions in the biological and biomedical sciences. Both agencies recognize the need to promote research at the interface between mathematical and life sciences. This program is designed to encourage new collaborations, as well as to support innovative activities by existing teams. The joint DMS/NIGMS initiative offers two submission tracks: Track 1 - for projects with a total budget of up to $600,000 for an award duration of 3 years, and Track 2 - for projects with a total budget of up to $1,200,000 for an award duration of 3-4 years.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research at the Interface of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences?

U.S. National Science Foundation accepts applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research at the Interface of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences?

Closes September 20, 2027 (324 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.2 million each. About $5.0 million in total across about 25 awards.