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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NSF 22-619: Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF)

Program solicitation for NSF's Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF). Supports future leaders in mathematics and statistics.

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Deadline

Third Wednesday in October, Annually Thereafter

Award amount

$7,500,000 (Anticipated Funding Amount)

Eligibility

Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident alien.; Doctoral degree conferred no more than 2 years prior to award.; Propose research in mathematics or statistics.; Not have been a PI/co-PI on an NSF award (excluding GRFP/conference awards).; Must not have previously been offered an MSPRF award.

Requirements

Affiliate with an institution or organization.; Select a sponsoring scientist for mentoring.; Submit proposal in accordance with PAPPG and solicitation.; No voluntary committed cost sharing.

Application materials

Full proposal; Biographical Sketch (3-page limit); Sponsoring scientist statement; Letters of reference

How to apply

Submit proposals directly to NSF.; Register as an individual applicant on Research.gov.; Prepare proposal following solicitation and PAPPG guidelines.; Submit full proposal by the deadline.

Important dates

Full Proposal Deadline: Third Wednesday in October, Annually Thereafter

Documents

Solicitation (PDF, 1.4mb)

Contact

Andrew D. Pollington: (703) 292-4878, adpollin@nsf.gov; Stefaan G. De Winter: (703) 292-2599, sgdewint@nsf.gov; Tiziana Giorgi: (703) 292-8090, tgiorgi@nsf.gov; Yuliya Gorb: (703) 292-2113, ygorb@nsf.gov; Edsel A. Pena: (703) 292-8080, epena@nsf.gov

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