Simpler Grants.gov #23-621

NSF Grant Opportunity for Focused Research Groups in Mathematical Sciences

This opportunity from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) supports collaborative research groups in the mathematical sciences. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Division of Mathematical Sciences - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified; this is a grant for academic institutions - Products/Services Requested: - Collaborative research services in mathematical sciences - Projects may be interdisciplinary or high-risk - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities; focus is on research activities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants: U.S. institutions of higher education (including community colleges) - Projects limited to up to three years, with possible extension for substantial progress - No cost sharing or matching required - Special instructions for proposals involving international branch campuses of U.S. institutions - Funding: - Estimated total funding: $12,000,000 - Individual awards: $450,000 to $1,500,000 - Creativity extension possible for up to two additional years

Description

The Focused Research Group activity supports collaborative groups using innovative methods to solve major research challenges in the mathematical sciences. Projects should be timely, limited to up to three years, and have substantial scope and impact. Interdisciplinary and risky projects are welcome, and funded projects showing substantial progress may receive an extension of up to two additional years. Eligible applicants include US institutions of higher education acting on behalf of their faculty members.

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