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Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes

Open Closes March 14, 2029 (865 days left) Opportunity 23-606

U.S. National Science Foundation is offering grants of up to $6.5 million (at least $1.5 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make about 8 awards worth $40.0 million in total. Applications close on March 14, 2029.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 24, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.

Key dates

PostedJuly 19, 2023
DeadlineMarch 14, 2029
Archived by Grants.govApril 13, 2029

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Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the applicants described in the notice.

*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. - Multi-institutional consortia are permitted, but a single entity must accept overall management responsibility.

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What the grant funds

Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes are national resources that aim to advance research in the mathematical sciences through programs supporting discovery and dissemination of knowledge in mathematics and statistics and enhancing connections to related fields in which the mathematical sciences can play important roles. Institute activities help focus the attention of some of the best mathematical minds on problems of particular importance and timeliness. Institutes are also community resources that involve a broad segment of U.S.-based mathematical sciences researchers in their activities. The goals of the Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes program include advancing research in the mathematical sciences, increasing the impact of the mathematical sciences in other disciplines, and expanding the talent base engaged in mathematical research in the United States.

Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development.

How to apply

  1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
  2. Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
  3. 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.

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Questions people ask

Who can apply for Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes?

U.S. National Science Foundation accepts applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

What is the deadline for Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes?

Closes March 14, 2029 (865 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $6.5 million each. About $40.0 million in total across about 8 awards.

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