Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences
ID: 347896Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$400K - $500K

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
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation is offering a grant opportunity titled "Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences". This grant aims to strengthen the nation's scientific competitiveness by increasing the number of well-prepared U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents who pursue careers in the mathematical sciences, whether in academia, government, or industry. The grant supports efforts to improve research training by involving undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and faculty members in structured research groups pursuing coherent research programs. The research groups supported by this grant must include vertically-integrated activities that span the entire spectrum of educational levels from undergraduates through postdoctoral associates. The grant has an award ceiling of $500,000 and an award floor of $400,000. The estimated total program funding is $12,000,000, and it is expected that 10 awards will be granted. The deadline for submission is August 13, 2024. For more information, please visit the NSF Publication 23-579.

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