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NSF DMS Conferences and Workshops Grant (NSF 10-578) - FAQs

1) What is this NSF funding opportunity for?

This opportunity provides NSF Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) grant support for conferences, workshops, and closely related research events in the mathematical sciences. The intent is to help the community convene, exchange ideas, train students and early-career researchers, and accelerate collaborative research progress.

2) What types of activities can be supported?

NSF DMS support may be requested for activities such as research conferences, focused workshops, conference-like programs, seasonal schools, and organized international travel by groups when it is connected to clear research and training goals.

3) What is the overall goal of NSF DMS funding for these events?

The overall intent is to strengthen research progress and workforce development in the mathematical sciences by funding events that bring researchers together, support training, and promote collaboration.

4) What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?

The funding instrument is a discretionary grant under the broad category of science and technology and other research and development.

5) How many awards does NSF expect to make, and what is the total funding level?

NSF anticipates making around 100 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of about $4,000,000.

6) What is the typical award size?

Typical award sizes range from $10,000 (the award floor) up to $100,000 (the award ceiling).

7) Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.

8) How much funding can an applicant request?

Proposals may request support for any amount within NSF norms for the activity, as long as it falls between the stated award floor and ceiling ($10,000 to $100,000).

9) How long can the project period be?

The period of performance can be as long as three years. This may be useful for multi-year conference series, repeated workshops, or extended programs that include preparation and follow-up components.

10) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants include U.S.-based universities and colleges (including accredited two-year and four-year institutions such as community colleges) applying on behalf of their faculty members, as well as certain U.S. non-profit, non-academic organizations tied to research or education.

11) What are examples of eligible non-academic applicant organizations?

Examples include independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies, and similar organizations, as long as they are tied to research or education relevant to the mathematical sciences.

12) Does the applicant organization have to be located in the United States?

Yes. In all cases, the applicant organization must be located in the United States and associated with educational or research activities relevant to the mathematical sciences.

13) Is there a single fixed deadline for proposals under this opportunity?

No. Proposals are not submitted to a single fixed deadline for this solicitation.

14) If there is no single deadline, when do proposals have to be submitted?

Submissions must be made to the appropriate DMS disciplinary program and must follow that program's specific due date(s) listed on the program webpage. While proposals may be accepted anytime, the controlling rule is to submit according to the relevant DMS program deadline schedule.

15) Where should applicants submit their proposal?

Applicants should submit to the appropriate DMS disciplinary program that best matches the conference topic and format, and follow that program's submission timeline and requirements.

16) How should an applicant choose the right DMS program for submission?

Applicants should identify which DMS program best matches the conference topic and format, then prepare and route the proposal through that program's deadlines and requirements.

17) What is the NSF publication and funding opportunity number for this grant?

The opportunity is identified as NSF Publication 10-578 (Funding Opportunity Number 10-578).

18) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?

This opportunity is listed under CFDA 47.049 (Mathematical and Physical Sciences).

19) What are the posted dates associated with this opportunity record?

The original posting date is June 29, 2010, and the record creation date is February 18, 2015.

20) Who should applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement on Grants.gov?

For access issues with the full announcement, NSF directs applicants to Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.