Opportunity Information: Apply for 16 550
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- The NSF in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conferences and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences" 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 Mar 04, 2016 and posted on Mar 04, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Proposals accepted anytime. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Science Foundation (NSF), through its Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS), offers the "Conferences and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 16-550) to support events that strengthen research and training across the mathematical sciences community. The program is designed to fund conference-style activities, including conferences, focused workshops, and related events such as seasonal schools, as well as international group travel that is tied to clear research and professional development goals. In practice, this opportunity is meant to help bring researchers and trainees together to share new results, build collaborations, set research directions, and broaden participation in mathematical sciences.
A key feature of this opportunity is its flexibility. Proposals may request funding at essentially any level, with projects lasting up to three years, which can be useful for recurring workshop series, multi-year thematic programs, or coordinated training events that need more than a single year to plan and execute well. The source listing notes an award ceiling of $100,000 and an expected 100 awards, giving a general sense of typical scale and volume, but the solicitation language emphasizes that requests can vary depending on the needs and scope of the event. The support falls under NSF's discretionary grant-making authority and is categorized under science and technology and other research and development. The relevant CFDA numbers are 47.049.
Submission timing is also open-ended: proposals are accepted at any time rather than being tied to a single annual deadline. Even with rolling submission, applicants are expected to follow DMS-specific lead-time requirements, meaning proposals should be submitted far enough in advance of the event to allow for review, recommendation, and award processing. Importantly, proposals must be submitted to the appropriate DMS program, so applicants need to align the topic and goals of the event with the correct program area within DMS and follow the instructions on the program web page.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification indicated in the solicitation's eligibility section. In NSF terms, this commonly includes academic institutions and other qualified organizations that can manage federal awards, though applicants should confirm the specific eligibility language in the official solicitation before preparing a submission. Overall, this opportunity is aimed at enabling well-justified, community-serving mathematical sciences events that demonstrably advance research exchange and training, including opportunities for students and early-career researchers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this NSF funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Conferences and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences" offered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through the Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS). The Funding Opportunity Number is 16-550.
Which NSF unit administers this program?
The program is administered by NSF's Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS).
What is the purpose of the Conferences and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences program?
The program supports events that strengthen research and training across the mathematical sciences community. It is intended to bring researchers and trainees together to share new results, build collaborations, set research directions, and broaden participation in mathematical sciences.
What types of activities can be supported?
The program is designed to fund conference-style activities, including conferences, focused workshops, and related events such as seasonal schools. It can also support international group travel when it is tied to clear research and professional development goals.
Does this program only fund traditional conferences?
No. In addition to conferences, it can support focused workshops, seasonal schools, and other related conference-style activities, as well as certain international group travel connected to defined research and professional development objectives.
Can the grant support international group travel?
Yes. International group travel may be supported when it is tied to clear research and professional development goals.
How flexible are budget requests under this opportunity?
The solicitation emphasizes flexibility: proposals may request funding at essentially any level, depending on the needs and scope of the event.
Is there an award ceiling?
The source listing notes an award ceiling of $100,000, which provides a general sense of typical scale, while the solicitation language emphasizes that requests can vary depending on event needs and scope.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The source listing indicates an expectation of about 100 awards.
What is the maximum project duration?
Projects may last up to three years.
Why would an applicant choose a multi-year project period?
A multi-year period can be useful for recurring workshop series, multi-year thematic programs, or coordinated training events that benefit from more than a single year for planning and execution.
Is there a fixed annual deadline to apply?
No. Proposals are accepted at any time (rolling submission) rather than being tied to a single annual deadline.
If proposals are accepted anytime, how far in advance should an application be submitted?
Applicants are expected to follow DMS-specific lead-time requirements. That means submitting far enough in advance of the event to allow for review, recommendation, and award processing.
Do proposals need to be submitted to a specific DMS program area?
Yes. Proposals must be submitted to the appropriate DMS program, so the topic and goals of the event should be aligned with the correct program area within DMS and follow the instructions on the relevant program web page.
What is the primary community this opportunity is meant to serve?
It is aimed at the mathematical sciences community, with an emphasis on strengthening research exchange and training across that community.
Does the opportunity emphasize training as well as research?
Yes. The program is described as supporting events that strengthen both research and training, including opportunities for students and early-career researchers.
Is broadening participation part of the program's goals?
Yes. The opportunity is intended to help broaden participation in mathematical sciences as part of its overall community-building goals.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification indicated in the solicitation's eligibility section. In NSF terms, this commonly includes academic institutions and other qualified organizations that can manage federal awards, but applicants should confirm the exact eligibility language in the official solicitation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The relevant CFDA number listed is 47.049.
How is this opportunity categorized by NSF?
The support falls under NSF's discretionary grant-making authority and is categorized under science and technology and other research and development.
What kinds of outcomes is NSF DMS looking for from supported events?
Based on the description provided, supported events are expected to facilitate sharing of new results, development of collaborations, setting of research directions, and strengthening of research and training for the mathematical sciences community.
Do events need to have clear goals to be competitive under this opportunity?
The description emphasizes well-justified, community-serving events with clear research exchange and training value. International group travel, in particular, is described as needing clear research and professional development goals.
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