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

Tips for applying to the NSF CAREER program, including proposal preparation, timelines, fit, and contacting program officers.

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DeadlineThird Wednesday in October, Annually Thereafter

Award amount$5,000,000

Last checkedJun 28, 2026

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NSF Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF) Instructions

Instructions for preparing and submitting proposals for the NSF Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF) program.

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Deadline

3rd Wednesday of October, 5 p.m. proposer’s local time

Eligibility

U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident alien; Doctoral degree conferred no more than 2 years prior to award year; Propose research in mathematics or statistics; Not previously a PI/co-PI on an NSF award (excluding GRFP); Not have previously been offered an award by MSPRF; Doctoral degree conferred before postdoctoral appointment start date

Requirements

Proposal must be clear, legible, and conform to guidelines; Specific typeface and font size requirements; Margins must be at least one inch; No more than six lines of text per vertical inch

Application materials

Cover Sheet; Project Summary (1 page limit); Project Description (3-5 pages); Biographical Sketches (3 pages limit); Letters of Reference Writers (3 or 4 required); Sponsoring Scientist Statement

How to apply

Register as an independent researcher on Research.gov; Prepare proposal in FastLane interface; Complete Cover Sheet, Project Summary, Project Description; Upload supplementary documents; Submit application through Research.gov

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