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No. 23-606 · U.S. National Science Foundation

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Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes

grants.gov listing Full announcement (NOFO)
Dealbreakers No cost share required Audit: not stated Reimbursement-only: not stated
Award range
$1,500,000 – $6,500,000
Expected awards
~8
Application deadline
Mar 14, 2029
Posted
Jul 19, 2023
Last verified
7 days ago

At a glance

AI summary

The NSF Division of Mathematical Sciences is seeking proposals for Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes that advance research in the mathematical sciences, increase their impact in other fields, and broaden participation in mathematical research in the United States. Eligible applicants are U.S. two- and four-year institutions of higher education, U.S.-located nonprofit non-academic organizations tied to education or research, and multi-institutional consortia with one lead entity. Up to eight awards may be made, with a total of up to $40 million available in FY 2025 and expected awards of about $2.5 million to $6 million per year for up to five years. Awards are expected to be continuing grants with annual funding subject to approval and available funds. The announcement does not list any cost-share requirement.

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What it funds

  • Science and Technology and other Research and Development
  • Infrastructure, Construction & Shared Facilities
  • Research & Discovery
  • Researchers & Scholars
  • Engineering, Physical & Mathematical Sciences
  • Research Infrastructure, Instrumentation & Data
Official description from grants.gov

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.

Who can apply

  • Others
Geographic restriction None found in the announcement — likely nationwide

Program history

USASpending.gov

Assistance listing 47.049 · Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Real awards this federal program has made — the whole assistance listing (47.049), not just this notice.

Fiscal year Awards Median award Middle half
FY 2026 (so far) 762 $299,931 $121,337 – $500,000
FY 2025 2,247 $482,485 $249,935 – $627,333
FY 2024 2,571 — —
FY 2023 2,745 — —
FY 2022 2,640 — —
FY 2021 2,567 — —

For comparison, this notice advertises $1,500,000 – $6,500,000.

Dollar figures are based on the 1,000 most recent awards we store, not all 13,532 — award counts are complete.

Who wins it Higher education (12,621), Individuals (465), Business (248) of 13,532 awards — categories can overlap.
Top states CA (138) · NY (88) · MA (64) · TX (52) · PA (44)
Largest recent awards
  1. ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC. $19,041,217 · FY 2025
  2. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES $7,039,283 · FY 2026
  3. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION $5,950,041 · FY 2026
  4. MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY $4,980,000 · FY 2026
  5. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM $4,950,000 · FY 2026

Source: USASpending.gov · refreshed Aug 21, 2026

Change history

Since we first indexed it
  1. Jul 25, 2026 Grant announcement document replaced