Opportunity Information: Apply for PD 16 1281
Apply for PD 16 1281
- The NSF in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Analysis" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.049,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 30, 2016 and posted on Jan 30, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 04, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NSF Analysis Program (Funding Opportunity Title: Analysis; Funding Opportunity Number: PD 16-1281) is a discretionary grant program that supports fundamental, curiosity-driven research in mathematical analysis, broadly understood as the branch of mathematics historically rooted in the calculus tradition of Newton and Leibniz. The program emphasizes work that advances the core theoretical foundations of analysis, recognizing that these foundations have long powered major breakthroughs in physics and other sciences, from classical mechanics and heat flow to electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and modern ideas like supersymmetry. While the program acknowledges that basic advances often lead to important applications over time, its central purpose is to sustain and grow a deep reservoir of mathematical knowledge that can later be drawn on by engineers and scientists across many disciplines when new needs arise.
Research areas currently highlighted as especially active include nonlinear partial differential equations; dynamical systems and ergodic theory; real, complex, and harmonic analysis; operator theory and operator algebras on Hilbert space; mathematical physics; and representation theory of Lie groups and Lie algebras. The opportunity also notes emerging directions such as random matrix theory, particularly where it connects to classical analysis as well as to number theory, quantum mechanics, and coding theory, along with the development of noncommutative geometry and its use in modeling physical phenomena. Even with these example topics, the program frames its scope as broad within analysis and primarily guided by mathematical depth and significance rather than near-term deliverables.
In addition to standard research proposals, the program supports conference-style proposals, including conferences, workshops, and summer or winter schools, but it points applicants to NSF guidance in the solicitation "Conferences and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences" for expectations about content and structure. For Analysis-related conference proposals requesting budgets at or below $50,000 (which can be handled via internal NSF review under NSF policy), the timing depends on when the event will occur: if the event is scheduled for any time before October 1 of a given year, the proposal should be submitted at the Analysis Program's normal target date in the previous year; if the event will occur between October 1 and December 31 of a given year, the proposal should be submitted between May 1 and June 1 of that same year. For conference proposals requesting more than $50,000, the program recommends submission about seven months before the planned event to allow enough time for external review.
Administratively, the opportunity is offered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the grant funding instrument, categorized within Science and Technology and other Research and Development, with CFDA numbers 47.049. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may appear in the full program text. The posting and creation dates in the provided record are January 30, 2016, and the listed closing/target date in the record is October 4, 2016 (as captured in this specific opportunity snapshot).
NSF Analysis Program (PD 16-1281) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NSF Analysis Program (PD 16-1281)?
The NSF Analysis Program is a discretionary grant program that supports fundamental, curiosity-driven research in mathematical analysis. It focuses on advancing the core theoretical foundations of analysis, broadly understood as the branch of mathematics historically rooted in the calculus tradition of Newton and Leibniz.
Who offers this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity is offered under the grant funding instrument.
How is the program categorized?
It is categorized within Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 47.049.
What does the program mean by "mathematical analysis"?
In this program, mathematical analysis is described broadly as the area of mathematics historically rooted in calculus, tracing back to Newton and Leibniz. The program frames analysis as a deep theoretical foundation that has powered major scientific breakthroughs over time.
Is the program focused on basic theory or immediate applications?
The program emphasizes fundamental, curiosity-driven work and prioritizes mathematical depth and significance rather than near-term deliverables. While it recognizes that basic advances often lead to important applications over time, its central purpose is to sustain and grow a reservoir of mathematical knowledge that can later support engineering and scientific needs.
Why does the program emphasize foundational research in analysis?
The opportunity notes that the core foundations of analysis have historically enabled major breakthroughs in physics and other sciences, including classical mechanics, heat flow, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and modern ideas such as supersymmetry.
What research areas are specifically highlighted as active right now?
The program highlights several areas as especially active, including:
- Nonlinear partial differential equations
- Dynamical systems and ergodic theory
- Real, complex, and harmonic analysis
- Operator theory and operator algebras on Hilbert space
- Mathematical physics
- Representation theory of Lie groups and Lie algebras
Are there emerging or newer directions mentioned in the opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity mentions emerging directions such as random matrix theory (especially where it connects to classical analysis and also to number theory, quantum mechanics, and coding theory). It also notes the development of noncommutative geometry and its use in modeling physical phenomena.
Does the program limit proposals to only the listed topics?
No. The opportunity uses the listed topics as examples and frames the scope as broad within analysis. It indicates the program is primarily guided by mathematical depth and significance rather than a narrow topic list.
Does the program support proposals other than standard research projects?
Yes. In addition to standard research proposals, the program supports conference-style proposals, including conferences, workshops, and summer or winter schools.
Where should applicants look for guidance on conference and workshop proposals?
The opportunity directs applicants to NSF guidance in the solicitation titled "Conferences and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences" for expectations about conference proposal content and structure.
What is the submission timing guidance for Analysis-related conference proposals with budgets at or below $50,000?
For conference proposals requesting budgets at or below $50,000 (which can be handled via internal NSF review under NSF policy), timing depends on the event date:
- If the event is scheduled for any time before October 1 of a given year, submit at the Analysis Program's normal target date in the previous year.
- If the event will occur between October 1 and December 31 of a given year, submit between May 1 and June 1 of that same year.
What is the submission timing guidance for conference proposals requesting more than $50,000?
For conference proposals requesting more than $50,000, the program recommends submitting about seven months before the planned event to allow enough time for external review.
What is the eligibility for this opportunity?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may appear in the full program text.
Is this opportunity described as discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity describes the NSF Analysis Program as a discretionary grant program.
What are the posting and creation dates shown in the record?
The provided record lists both the posting date and the creation date as January 30, 2016.
What closing or target date is shown in this opportunity snapshot?
The record snapshot lists a closing/target date of October 4, 2016.
Does the program description suggest how proposals are evaluated?
Based on the provided information, the program emphasizes mathematical depth and significance and notes that the scope is broad within analysis. No additional evaluation criteria are specified in the provided excerpt.
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