Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (LEAPS-MPS)
ID: 341154Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$100K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/341154

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf22604
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (LEAPS-MPS) grant to support pre-tenure faculty in Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) fields at institutions that typically receive limited NSF-MPS funding. This initiative aims to foster the careers of new investigators, particularly at minority-serving institutions, predominantly undergraduate institutions, and Carnegie Research 2 universities, while promoting diversity in the MPS fields. Grants will provide funding between $100,000 and $250,000 for a duration of 24 months, with an estimated total program funding of $12 million and approximately 48 awards expected. Proposals must be submitted by January 23, 2025, and interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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