Opportunity Information: Apply for PD 10 7970
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- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Combinatorics" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.049 Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 18, 2015 and posted on Aug 20, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 6, 2015. (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:
This National Science Foundation (NSF) grant opportunity, titled "Combinatorics" (Funding Opportunity Number PD 10 7970), supports research in the broad area of combinatorics, meaning the study of discrete structures and the methods used to analyze them. The program explicitly welcomes work across many major subfields, including algebraic combinatorics, enumerative combinatorics, existential and extremal combinatorics, geometric combinatorics, and probabilistic combinatorics, and it also includes graph theory. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at advancing fundamental mathematical knowledge about discrete objects such as graphs, set systems, designs, permutations, partially ordered sets, and related structures, along with new techniques for counting, optimizing, classifying, or proving the existence of these objects under various constraints.
The funding is provided as a discretionary grant under NSF's Mathematical and Physical Sciences portfolio, with the CFDA listing 47.049 (Mathematical and Physical Sciences). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, which generally means applicants are not expected to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. Eligibility is listed as "unrestricted," meaning the call is broadly open to many applicant types (for example, universities, nonprofits, or other organizations), though applicants are expected to pay attention to any clarifying language that may appear in the official solicitation text under the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.
The opportunity also highlights support for community activities such as conferences, workshops, and summer or winter schools, but it signals that these kinds of proposals have additional expectations. Prospective conference Principal Investigators are directed to consult the NSF solicitation "Conferences and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences" for detailed guidance on what NSF expects in terms of content, structure, and proposal components for these event-driven requests. A key logistical requirement is timing: conference proposals must be submitted at least six months before the event, and NSF recommends submitting within the same federal fiscal year when possible. Since the federal fiscal year begins on October 1, this matters for planning, budgeting, and the likelihood that funds can be awarded in time to support the event.
In terms of deadlines, the source data reflects an original closing date of October 5, 2010, with a stated recurring target date of the first Tuesday in October each year thereafter. The record also shows a later "current closing date" of October 6, 2015, and an archive date of October 31, 2024, indicating the listing is now archived rather than an active open competition in this specific posted form. Even so, the description captures the scope and intent of the NSF Combinatorics program: funding high-quality research and, when appropriate, well-justified and well-organized mathematical community convenings that advance the field.
For administrative help, the listing points applicants to NSF Grants.gov support (grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) if they have trouble accessing the announcement or submitting electronically, and it notes that NSF can be contacted if there are issues linking to the funding announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NSF "Combinatorics" (PD 10 7970)
What is this NSF funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the National Science Foundation (NSF) grant program titled "Combinatorics" with Funding Opportunity Number PD 10 7970. It supports research in combinatorics, broadly defined as the study of discrete structures and the methods used to analyze them.
What research areas does the program support?
The program welcomes research across major subfields of combinatorics, including algebraic combinatorics, enumerative combinatorics, existential and extremal combinatorics, geometric combinatorics, and probabilistic combinatorics. The program also includes graph theory.
What kinds of mathematical topics and objects are in scope?
The opportunity is aimed at advancing fundamental knowledge about discrete objects such as graphs, set systems, designs, permutations, partially ordered sets, and related structures. It also supports the development of techniques for counting, optimizing, classifying, or proving the existence of these objects under various constraints.
Is this a basic research program or an applied program?
Based on the description provided, the emphasis is on advancing fundamental mathematical knowledge and methods in combinatorics and closely related discrete mathematics areas.
Which NSF area/portfolio is this program part of?
The funding is provided as a discretionary grant under NSF's Mathematical and Physical Sciences portfolio.
What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing shown for this opportunity is 47.049 (Mathematical and Physical Sciences).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. This generally means applicants are not expected to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "unrestricted," meaning the call is broadly open to many applicant types (for example, universities, nonprofits, or other organizations). Applicants are expected to review any clarifying language in the official solicitation text, particularly under any section labeled "Additional Information on Eligibility."
Does the program support conferences, workshops, or schools?
Yes. The opportunity highlights support for community activities such as conferences, workshops, and summer or winter schools, while noting that these proposals come with additional expectations.
Are there special instructions for conference or workshop proposals?
Yes. Prospective conference Principal Investigators are directed to consult the NSF solicitation "Conferences and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences" for detailed guidance on NSF expectations for content, structure, and proposal components for event-driven requests.
How far in advance must conference proposals be submitted?
Conference proposals must be submitted at least six months before the event.
Does NSF provide any timing recommendations for conference submissions?
Yes. NSF recommends submitting within the same federal fiscal year when possible.
When does the federal fiscal year begin, and why does it matter here?
The federal fiscal year begins on October 1. This matters for planning and budgeting conference proposals and for improving the likelihood that funds can be awarded in time to support the event.
What deadlines are shown for this opportunity?
The source data reflects an original closing date of October 5, 2010, and a stated recurring target date of the first Tuesday in October each year thereafter. The record also shows a later "current closing date" of October 6, 2015.
Is this listing currently active or archived?
The record shows an archive date of October 31, 2024, indicating the listing is archived rather than an active open competition in this specific posted form.
If the listing is archived, does the description still provide useful guidance?
Yes. Even though the posted form is archived, the description captures the scope and intent of the NSF Combinatorics program: supporting high-quality research in combinatorics and, when appropriate, well-justified and well-organized community convenings that advance the field.
Where can applicants get help if they have trouble accessing the announcement or submitting electronically?
The listing points applicants to NSF Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for problems accessing the announcement or submitting electronically.
What if there are issues linking to the funding announcement?
The listing notes that NSF can be contacted if there are issues linking to the funding announcement.
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