Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences

U.S. National Science Foundation$400,000–$600,000Closed

Researchers Schools & universities Large award Narrow eligibility

Deadline: Aug 11, 2026
Posted: May 3, 2024
Award amount: $400,000–$600,000
Focus areas: Science and Technology and other Research and Development

In plain English

This NSF program supports Research Training Groups in the mathematical sciences, strengthening graduate research training and professional development through structured collaborative groups, with awards roughly $400,000 to $600,000. Proposals may only be submitted by U.S. accredited institutions of higher education, and a single-institution applicant (or the lead in a collaboration) must grant a doctoral degree in the mathematical sciences. NSF-funded trainees must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. Individuals, nonprofits, and for-profits are not eligible.

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Who can apply

*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.

About this grant

The long-range goal of the Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (RTG) program is 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, be they in academia, government, or industry. The RTG program supports efforts to improve graduate student research training and professional development through structured groups pursuing collaborative research. In addition to graduate student trainees working with faculty members, RTG supported research teams may, but are not required to, include undergraduate or postdoctoral trainees. The RTG program invites submissions in all fields within mathematical sciences; especially encouraged in 2024-2025 are those that align and integrate research in mathematics and statistics with emerging areas such asArtificial Intelligence, Biotechnology,Quantum Computing, and Cybersecurity.

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