Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PD-20-1260
NSF Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program Solicitation
Buyer
National Science Foundation
Posted
August 07, 2020
Respond By
August 04, 2026
Identifier
PD-20-1260
NAICS
541715
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for its Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program to strengthen the U.S. mathematical sciences research community. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is the sole agency involved - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named - Products/Services Requested: - Support for projects that develop or enhance mathematical sciences research infrastructure - Funding for training programs with a core research component - Support for conferences, workshops, or travel with national or regional impact - Activities must include broadening participation, professional development, and involvement of students and early career researchers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals must demonstrate national or regional impact - Required elements include goals, activities, outcomes, assessment plans, recruitment and retention strategies, sustainability plans, and detailed budgets - Eligibility is unrestricted; open to a wide range of applicants - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - The opportunity is focused on science, technology, and research and development
Description
The Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program aims to support the health of the mathematical sciences research community and complements the Workforce Program by increasing the number of well-prepared U.S. individuals pursuing careers in mathematical sciences. It invites projects supporting core research infrastructure, training projects, and conference or workshop support with national impact. Proposals must demonstrate engagement in developing or enhancing mathematical sciences research infrastructure in the U.S., including broadening participation and professional development. Categories include novel infrastructure projects, training projects with core research components, and conferences or workshops with appropriate lead times.