Partnerships for Research Innovation in the Mathematical Sciences

The NSF Division of Mathematical Sciences Partnerships for Research Innovation in the Mathematical Sciences program aims to enhance partnerships between minority-serving institutions and DMS-supported Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes. The activity seeks to boost the participation of members of groups underrepresented in the mathematical sciences through their increased involvement in research programs at the institutes.SUMMARY OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS General Information Program Title: Partnerships for Research Innovation in the Mathematical Sciences (PRIMES) Synopsis of Program: The NSF Division of Mathematical Sciences’ Partnerships for Research Innovation in the Mathematical Sciences program aims to enhance partnerships between minority-serving institutions and DMS-supported Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes. The activity seeks to boost the participation of members of groups underrepresented in the mathematical sciences through their increased involvement in research programs at the institutes. Cognizant Program Officer(s): Please note that the following information is current at the time of publishing. See program website for any updates to the points of contact. Adriana Salerno, telephone: (703) 292-2271, email: PRIMES@nsf.gov Joanna Kania-Bartoszynska, telephone: (703) 292-4881, email: PRIMES@nsf.gov Stefaan G. De Winter, telephone: (703) 292-2599, email: PRIMES@nsf.gov Applicable Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s): 47.049 --- Mathematical and Physical Sciences Award Information Anticipated Type of Award: Standard Grant or Continuing Grant Estimated Number of Awards: 4 to 8 In FY 2024 awards are anticipated to be up to $400,000 for two years. Anticipated Funding Amount: $2,000,000 Estimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds. Eligibility Information Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: PRIMES proposals may only be submitted by minority-serving Institutions (MSI) of Higher Education (IHE) in the United States that award degrees in the Mathematical Sciences that are not currently classified as a Doctoral University with “Very High Research Activity” (R1 institutions) according to the latest Carnegie Classification update (e.g., see https://carnegieclassifications.iu.edu/ for the 2021 Carnegie Classification update). For the purposes of this solicitation, minority-serving institutions are as defined by the Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/edlite-minorityinst.html). Eligibility as a minority-serving institution is available in this link and may also be determined by reference to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) of the US Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics (http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/). Note that 2-year and 4-year Associate degree-granting IHEs are not eligible to submit a proposal under this solicitation, except where an established degree-granting partnership exists with an eligible institution. However, a 2-year and 4-year Associate degree-granting IHE may partner with a leading Minority-Serving Institution (MSI). Eligible Partners Eligible partners include DMS-supported Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes (https://mathinstitutes.org/) as listed below: American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS) Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM) Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation (IMSI) Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (SLMath) (previously MSRI) Who May Serve as PI: The Principal Investigator must hold a faculty appointment at the MSI submitting the PRIMES proposal. Funding of any partnering DMS-supported Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes, if applicable, must be requested via subawards. Limit on Number of Proposals per Organization: There are no restrictions or limits. Limit on Number of Proposals per PI or co-PI: 1 Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions A. Proposal Preparation Instructions Letters of Intent: Not required Preliminary Proposal Submission: Not required Full Proposals: Full Proposals submitted via Research.gov: NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) guidelines apply. The complete text of the PAPPG is available electronically on the NSF website at: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg. Full Proposals submitted via Grants.gov: NSF Grants.gov Application Guide: A Guide for the Preparation and Submission of NSF Applications via Grants.gov guidelines apply (Note: The NSF Grants.gov Application Guide is available on the Grants.gov website and on the NSF website at: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=grantsgovguide). B. Budgetary Information Cost Sharing Requirements: Inclusion of voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited. Indirect Cost (F&A) Limitations: Not Applicable Other Budgetary Limitations: Not Applicable C. Due Dates Full Proposal Target Date(s): March 11, 2024 August 21, 2024 Third Wednesday in August, Annually Thereafter February 12, 2025 Second Wednesday in February, Annually Thereafter Proposal Review Information Criteria Merit Review Criteria: National Science Board approved criteria. Additional merit review criteria apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information. Award Administration Information Award Conditions: Standard NSF award conditions apply. Reporting Requirements: Standard NSF reporting requirements apply.