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NSF MPS Physics Research Programs Grant Opportunity

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) is seeking proposals for innovative physics research programs. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) - Scope of Opportunity: - Solicitation for foundational and transformative research in physics - Covers core and cross-cutting programs: - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics (experiment and theory) - Elementary Particle Physics (experiment and theory) - Gravitational Physics - Integrative Activities in Physics - Nuclear Physics (experiment and theory) - Particle Astrophysics - Physics of Living Systems - Plasma Physics - Quantum Information Science - Advanced Physics Instrumentation - Focused Research Hubs in Theoretical Physics - Physics at the Information Frontier - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or OEMs; proposals for research activities only - No part numbers or quantities specified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Unrestricted eligibility - Proposals should focus on foundational and transformative research - No requirement for immediate commercial outcomes or product deployment - Estimated Funding: - Total estimated funding: $180,000,000

Description

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences supports multiple research programs at the frontiers of discovery in physics. These programs enable understanding of fundamental aspects of nature at all scales, from quantum effects inside atoms to dark energy spanning the universe. The opportunity includes core and cross-cutting research programs in various physics disciplines. Proposals are accepted anytime and the funding instrument is a grant with a total funding amount of $180,000,000. The opportunity is unrestricted in eligibility and focuses on foundational and potentially transformative research.

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