Mathematical and Physical Sciences
National Science Foundation
To promote the progress of the mathematical and physical sciences and thereby strengthen the Nation's scientific enterprise; to increase the store of scientific knowledge and enhance understanding of major problems confronting the Nation.
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Helps researchers in math and physical sciences get funding for projects and facilities. Supports basic research in areas like astronomy, chemistry, and physics.
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Search for funding opportunities on the NSF website or Grants.gov
- Prepare your proposal according to the guidelines
- Submit your proposal through Research.gov or Grants.gov
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.research.gov/
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- JanuaryProposal submission period
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- 📎Optional Documents
- Indirect cost rate agreement
- IRB approval letter
- Environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- Letters of support/reference may be required depending on the program.
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- research costs
- salary support
- equipment costs
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- tuition fees
- 📏Expense Caps
- null
- 💳Payment Model
- null
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- performance progress report
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
- 📢Branding Requirements
- acknowledgment of federal funding
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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This program offers funding up to $450,000 (minimum $30,000).
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