Mathematical and Physical Sciences in Alabama
Mathematical and Physical Sciences (47.049) awarded $49.2 million to recipients in Alabama in 163 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.6% of the program's national total. Auburn University received the most, $21.8 million.
- Awarded in Alabama$49.2 million
- Awards163
- Share of the program0.6%
- Rank among states30th of 53
- National total$8.5 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 39 | $9.0 million |
| FY 2022 | 36 | $6.2 million |
| FY 2023 | 45 | $7.5 million |
| FY 2024 | 37 | $7.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 55 | $19.1 million |
Recipients in Alabama
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Colleges and universities | 63 | $21.8 million |
| University of Alabama | Colleges and universities | 51 | $14.1 million |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Colleges and universities | 20 | $5.9 million |
| Tuskegee University | Colleges and universities | 5 | $3.2 million |
| The University of Alabama in Huntsville | Colleges and universities | 12 | $1.9 million |
| University of South Alabama | Colleges and universities | 7 | $1.4 million |
| Troy University | Colleges and universities | 2 | $557,861 |
| Auburn University Montgomery | Colleges and universities | 2 | $199,940 |
| Samford University | Colleges and universities | 1 | $152,123 |
Open opportunities under this program
- Topology
- Geometric Analysis
- Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)
- Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants
- Plasma Physics
- Applied Mathematics
- National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
- Computational Mathematics
- Statistics
- Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure
See all 41 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Mathematical and Physical Sciences money goes to Alabama?
$49.2 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 163 awards. Alabama ranks 30th of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Mathematical and Physical Sciences money in Alabama?
The largest recipient is Auburn University, with $21.8 million in 63 awards. Next are University of Alabama and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Can organizations in Alabama apply now?
Yes, 41 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Mathematical and Physical Sciences in other states
Other large programs in Alabama
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program
- Special Education Grants to States
- Head Start