Foundations

From National Science Foundation (NSF)

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.

Type of Support

Overview

The program focuses on supporting research in mathematical logic and foundations of mathematics, including various subfields such as proof theory, recursion theory, model theory, set theory, and infinitary combinatorics. It also covers guidelines for funding conferences, workshops, summer/winter schools, and similar activities in the mathematical sciences. Principal Investigators are advised to submit their conference and workshop proposals eight months before the desired start date.

Eligibility

Organization's Location

USA

Program Location

Global

Organization Type

Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two- and four-year IHEs accredited in, and having a campus located in the US

Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations located in the US

For-profit Organizations - US commercial organizations, especially small businesses

State and Local Governments

Unaffiliated Individuals in the US and US citizens

Other Federal Agencies and FFRDCs under special circumstances

Other

IHEs must be accredited and have a campus located in the US
Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations must be directly associated with educational or research activities
For-profit organizations should have strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education
State and Local Governments proposals should aim to improve education in science, mathematics, and engineering
Unaffiliated Individuals must demonstrate compliance with 2 CFR § 200 and are encouraged to affiliate with an organization that meets these requirements
Foreign organizations are rarely funded, except for cooperative projects with US organizations where the foreign entity provides significant contributions not available in the US
Proposals involving Federal agencies or FFRDCs must be exceptional and approved by a cognizant NSF Program Officer