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Funding Opportunities

Supporting the people and ideas driving discovery in mathematics and the physical sciences.

  1. Open

    Simons Collaborations in Mathematics and the Physical Sciences - Request for Applications 2028

    Funding Opportunity

    The aim of the Simons Collaborations in MPS program is to stimulate progress on fundamental scientific questions of major importance in mathematics, theoretical physics and theoretical computer science.

    Apply by October 29, 2026

  2. Open

    Scientific Software Research Faculty Award - Request for Applications 2027–2028

    Funding Opportunity

    The MPS division invites applications for the Scientific Software Research Faculty Award, which supports new research professor positions in existing academic departments to be filled by scientific software-focused researchers no later than September 1, 2027.

    Apply by January 21, 2027

  3. Open

    Travel Support for Mathematicians - 2027 Request for Applications

    Funding Opportunity

    The MPS division invites applications for its Travel Support for Mathematicians program, which is intended to stimulate collaboration in the field primarily through the funding of travel and related expenditures.

    Apply by January 27, 2027

  4. Open

    Targeted Grants in MPS

    Funding Opportunity

    The MPS division invites rolling letters of intent for the Targeted Grants in MPS program, which supports high-risk theoretical mathematics, physics and computer science projects of exceptional promise and scientific importance on a case-by-case basis.