Mathematical and Physical Sciences in Illinois
Mathematical and Physical Sciences (47.049) awarded $475 million to recipients in Illinois in 811 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 5.6% of the program's national total. The University of Chicago received the most, $185 million.
- Awarded in Illinois$475 million
- Awards811
- Share of the program5.6%
- Rank among states5th of 53
- National total$8.5 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 241 | $97.0 million |
| FY 2022 | 256 | $107 million |
| FY 2023 | 232 | $90.8 million |
| FY 2024 | 227 | $96.0 million |
| FY 2025 | 204 | $85.0 million |
Recipients in Illinois
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | Colleges and universities | 208 | $185 million |
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 206 | $137 million |
| Northwestern University | Colleges and universities | 169 | $87.8 million |
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 96 | $33.5 million |
| Northwestern University | Colleges and universities | 15 | $6.0 million |
| Board of Trustees of Illinois State University | Colleges and universities | 20 | $5.0 million |
| Northern Illinois University | Colleges and universities | 12 | $4.0 million |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Colleges and universities | 22 | $3.9 million |
| Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University | Colleges and universities | 10 | $2.4 million |
| Loyola University of Chicago | Colleges and universities | 9 | $2.0 million |
Open opportunities under this program
- 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
- Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (NSF SaTC)
- EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)
- Major Research Instrumentation Program: (MRI)
See all 40 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Mathematical and Physical Sciences money goes to Illinois?
$475 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 811 awards. Illinois ranks 5th of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Mathematical and Physical Sciences money in Illinois?
The largest recipient is The University of Chicago, with $185 million in 208 awards. Next are University of Illinois and Northwestern University.
Can organizations in Illinois apply now?
Yes, 40 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 Illinois
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- National School Lunch Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant