Targeted Grants in MPS

About this opportunity

The Targeted Grants in MPS program is intended to support high-risk theoretical mathematics, physics and computer science projects of exceptional promise and scientific importance on a case-by-case basis. The program provides flexible funding for up to five years with no fixed funding level, allowing researchers to request appropriate support based on their project needs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through a two-stage process beginning with a Letter of Intent.

12 - 61 mo

3 months for LOI review, 3 months for full proposal review

research theoretical mathematics theoretical physics computer science high-risk research exceptional promise

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual, team

Organization Types

academic, nonprofit

Region

Global

How to apply

Institutional approval

Stages

1 two_stage

Required documents

cv · research_proposal · budget · letters_of_recommendation

Review process

Rolling LOI submission followed by invitation to submit full proposal if approved. Applicants notified within three months of LOI submission and within three months of full proposal submission.

Restrictions

no_concurrent_funding
reporting_requirements

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