Mathematical and Physical Sciences in Pennsylvania
Mathematical and Physical Sciences (47.049) awarded $330 million to recipients in Pennsylvania in 815 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 3.9% of the program's national total. The Pennsylvania State University received the most, $95.2 million.
- Awarded in Pennsylvania$330 million
- Awards815
- Share of the program3.9%
- Rank among states9th of 53
- National total$8.5 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 250 | $65.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 254 | $62.8 million |
| FY 2023 | 240 | $71.9 million |
| FY 2024 | 199 | $73.6 million |
| FY 2025 | 183 | $55.9 million |
Recipients in Pennsylvania
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pennsylvania State University | Colleges and universities | 203 | $95.2 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Colleges and universities | 123 | $92.2 million |
| Carnegie-Mellon University | Colleges and universities | 138 | $47.1 million |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Colleges and universities | 88 | $27.2 million |
| Lehigh University | Colleges and universities | 50 | $17.5 million |
| Temple University-of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Colleges and universities | 51 | $12.3 million |
| Drexel University | Colleges and universities | 45 | $12.1 million |
| Bryn Mawr College | Colleges and universities | 8 | $4.2 million |
| Villanova University in the State of Pennsylvania | Colleges and universities | 11 | $2.9 million |
| Swarthmore College | Colleges and universities | 6 | $2.4 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 Pennsylvania?
$330 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 815 awards. Pennsylvania ranks 9th of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Mathematical and Physical Sciences money in Pennsylvania?
The largest recipient is The Pennsylvania State University, with $95.2 million in 203 awards. Next are The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and Carnegie-Mellon University.
Can organizations in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- Special Education Grants to States
- Child Care and Development Block Grant