Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences" aimed at enhancing the nation's scientific competitiveness by increasing the number of well-prepared U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents pursuing careers in mathematical sciences. This program supports structured groups that improve graduate student research training and professional development, particularly encouraging proposals that integrate research in mathematics and statistics with emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Quantum Computing, and Cybersecurity. With an estimated total program funding of $12 million and an award ceiling of $600,000, the NSF expects to make approximately 10 awards, with proposals due by August 12, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
Eligible Applicants
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. <ul> <li>For proposals submitted by a single U.S.-based IHE, with or without subawards, it is required that the proposing IHE grant a doctoral degree in the mathematical sciences.</li> <li>For collaborative projects involving separately submitted collaborative proposals, the lead institution must grant a doctoral degree in mathematical sciences. Non-lead proposals may come from U.S.-based IHEs that do not grant a doctoral degree in mathematical sciences.</li> </ul> *Who May Serve as PI: No restrictions on Principal Investigators. At least two and no more than eleven additional senior/key personnel are required for project activities and management. For Collaborative projects, the lead institution must grant a doctoral degree in mathematical sciences. Participating trainees (undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral associates) supported with NSF funds in RTG must be citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the United States or its territories and possessions.