The National Science Foundation (NSF) Applied Mathematics program supports research in mathematics that is motivated by and contributes to solving problems in science and engineering. This funding opportunity prioritizes projects that demonstrate mathematical innovation and have a significant impact on scientific and engineering applications. Proposals are encouraged to include opportunities for training junior applied mathematicians through research involvement. The program supports both single-investigator projects and interdisciplinary team efforts that advance applied mathematical methodologies.
The program also provides funding for conferences and workshops related to applied mathematics. Proposals for these events should be submitted through the NSF solicitation "Conferences and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences." Conferences and workshops held within the United States must have proposals submitted at least eight months in advance, while proposals for group travel to meetings outside the United States require submission 12 months in advance. If the proposed event’s budget exceeds $50,000, the proposal must be submitted during the annual November submission window.
Applications for research proposals must follow the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) when submitted through Research.gov or adhere to the NSF Grants.gov Application Guide when submitted via Grants.gov. Proposals submitted after the closing date for a funding cycle will not be reviewed. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure compliance with all relevant NSF guidelines before submission.
The funding window for full research proposals in the Applied Mathematics program opens on November 1, 2025, and closes on November 17, 2025. In subsequent years, the application window will remain open annually from November 1 to November 15. Proposals for conferences and workshops must adhere to the additional timeline restrictions mentioned above.
The program is managed by the NSF Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS), specifically within the Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS). For inquiries, potential applicants can contact program officers Dmitry Golovaty (dgolovat@nsf.gov, 703-292-2117), Stacey Levine (slevine@nsf.gov, 703-292-2948), or Hailiang Liu (hliu@nsf.gov, 703-292-2436). General NSF inquiries can also be directed to their headquarters at 2415 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22314, or via their main contact line at 703-292-5111.
