Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research at the Interface of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences
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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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 5, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.2 million
- Award floor$1
- Expected awards25
- Total funding$5.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | June 1, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 20, 2027 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 20, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to U.S. National Science Foundation, grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov, 703-292-4203.
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.
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