# MPS Astronomical Sciences Research Programs (MPS Astro)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/26-522-mps-astronomical-sciences-research-programs-mps-astro/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363620

> U.S. National Science Foundation is offering grants to any type of organization. It expects to make $100 million in total. Applications close on October 7, 2076.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 26-522 |
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | October 7, 2076 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $100 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 47.049 |

## 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 U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs in the astronomical sciences. NSF MPS funds foundational astronomical sciences research and instrumentation focused on exploring space and advancing fundamental understanding of the universe. The programs covered by this funding opportunity are: Astronomical Sciences Core Research Astronomical Sciences Technology & Instrumentation Astronomical Sciences Innovations Research supported by these programs is essential for ongoing discovery in a range of fields. The programs provide a strong scientific foundation for America's capabilities in multiple areas: predicting solar storms, discovering potentially habitable planets in other solar systems, understanding the physical workings of extreme astrophysical objects like black holes, and more. 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.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for MPS Astronomical Sciences Research Programs (MPS Astro)?

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

### What is the deadline for MPS Astronomical Sciences Research Programs (MPS Astro)?

Closes October 7, 2076 (18239 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

About $100 million in total.