Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
ID: 359553Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$100K - $300K

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/359553

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23501
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MPS-Ascend) to support postdoctoral researchers who aim to broaden participation among historically underrepresented groups in the mathematical and physical sciences. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have completed their doctoral degree, and present research plans that align with the NSF's Divisions of Astronomical Sciences, Chemistry, Materials Research, Mathematical Sciences, or Physics. This fellowship program is crucial for fostering diversity and developing future leaders in these fields, with a total funding amount of $10 million available to support approximately 50 awards, each ranging from $100,000 to $300,000. Proposals must be submitted by the fellowship candidates directly to NSF, and interested individuals can find more information and contact support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

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