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Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes Grant

NSF’s Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes program supports institute activities that advance research and dissemination in mathematics and statistics, strengthen connections to related fields, involve a broad segment of U.S.-based mathematical sciences researchers, and expand the U.S. mathematical research talent base. Listed awards range from $1.5 million to $6.5 million; about eight awards and $40 million total funding are listed, with no cost share required. Eligible applicants are specified U.S. nonprofit, non-academic research- or education-associated organizations and accredited U.S. two- or four-year IHEs; consortia are permitted if one entity accepts overall management responsibility. Formal review criteria are not included in the packet.

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Potential award

$1,500,000–$6,500,000

Time remaining

934 days

Application load

Moderate effort

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Does your proposed work directly align with Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research, Community Development?

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Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research, Community Development

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Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research, Community Development

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Plain-English explanation

NSF’s Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes program supports institute activities that advance research and dissemination in mathematics and statistics, strengthen connections to related fields, involve a broad segment of U.S.-based mathematical sciences researchers, and expand the U.S. mathematical research talent base. Listed awards range from $1.5 million to $6.5 million; about eight awards and $40 million total funding are listed, with no cost share required. Eligible applicants are specified U.S. nonprofit, non-academic research- or education-associated organizations and accredited U.S. two- or four-year IHEs; consortia are permitted if one entity accepts overall management responsibility. Formal review criteria are not included in the packet.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

NSF seeks mathematical sciences research institutes that advance research and dissemination in mathematics and statistics, enhance connections to related fields, involve a broad segment of U.S.-based mathematical sciences researchers, and expand the U.S. talent base engaged in mathematical research.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The applicant is an accredited U.S. two- or four-year IHE with a U.S. campus, or a qualifying U.S.-located nonprofit, non-academic organization directly associated with educational or research activities. The proposed institute advances research and dissemination of knowledge in mathematics and statistics. The proposed activities create meaningful connections between the mathematical sciences and related fields where the mathematical sciences can play important roles. The institute is designed to involve a broad segment of U.S.-based mathematical sciences researchers and contribute to expanding the U.S. talent base engaged in mathematical research. The concept can credibly focus mathematical researchers on problems of importance and timeliness.

Editorial analysis

What reviewers may prioritize

The evidence packet provides no formal review criteria or scoring priorities. Program alignment is likely stronger where the proposal explicitly connects institute activities to advancing mathematical sciences research, increasing mathematical sciences impact in other disciplines, and expanding the U.S. mathematical research talent base; this is an inferred alignment reading, not a stated review rubric.

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What this grant funds

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.

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Award range
$1,500,000–$6,500,000
Total program funding
$40,000,000
Expected awards
8
Geography
National
Cost share
Not indicated
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

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Geographic fit

National

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Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. - Multi-institutional consortia are permitted, but a single entity must accept overall management responsibility.
Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
NSF Publication 23-606
Contact
U.S. National Science Foundation · grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov · 703-292-4203

Official deadline

March 14, 2029

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  4. Complete compliance review and collect attachments.

  5. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Source
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Last checked
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes Grant.
Is Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is March 14, 2029, with 934 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/22/2026.

How much funding does Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes Grant provide?

Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes Grant lists $1,500,000–$6,500,000 per award. The total program funding recorded is $40,000,000. NSF expects to make approximately 8 awards, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes Grant?

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from March 14, 2029 using the preparation plan above.

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