The U.S. National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in all 50 states and U.S. territories. NSF was established in 1950 by Congress to promote the progress of science, advance the national health, prosperity and welfare, and secure the national defense.
The Applied Mathematics program is dedicated to supporting mathematics research that is either inspired by issues in science and engineering or has a significant impact on these fields. It prioritizes proposals that exhibit mathematical innovation and excellence, as well as those demonstrating a broad and substantial influence on practical applications. The program encourages submissions from both individual researchers and interdisciplinary teams. A key aspect is the development of crucial mathematical techniques. However, it explicitly excludes projects primarily focused on biological sciences applications, directing those to the DMS Mathematical Biology program instead. The program also encompasses support for conferences and workshops relevant to Applied Mathematics, detailing specific guidelines for submissions related to these events, including timing and budget considerations.