National Science Foundation (NSF) - Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF)

Detailed instructions for submitting proposals for the Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF) program by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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DeadlineThird Wednesday in October, Annually Thereafter

Award amount$190,000 total fellowship amount

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Funding for Postdoctoral Researchers

The U.S. National Science Foundation offers paid opportunities for postdoctoral fellows to expand their skills and knowledge in science and engineering.

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Eligibility

Citizens and permanent residents of the United States who have recently earned a Ph.D. are eligible to apply.; Applicants must have earned a doctoral degree in an NSF-supported STEM discipline within the last seven years.; Only U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents are eligible to apply for the I-PERF fellowship.

How to apply

Visit the eFellows website to learn more about the Engineering Postdoctoral Fellowship.; Visit the I-PERF website to apply for the Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship.; Current postdoctoral fellowship opportunities can be found on NSF's Funding Search.

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