Opportunity Information: Apply for PD 10 1268
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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 "Foundations" 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.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- 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 National Science Foundation (NSF) "Foundations" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PD 10 1268) is a discretionary research grant program within the Mathematical and Physical Sciences portfolio (CFDA 47.049). Its main purpose is to support research in mathematical logic and the foundations of mathematics. The program explicitly highlights core areas such as proof theory, recursion theory, model theory, set theory, and infinitary combinatorics, so proposals that advance theory, develop new methods, or open new directions in these fields fall squarely within the program's scope.
In addition to standard research projects, the opportunity also covers support for community activities like conferences, workshops, and seasonal schools (for example, summer or winter schools). For these event-focused proposals, NSF emphasizes that principal investigators should consult the NSF solicitation "Conferences and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences" to understand what NSF expects in terms of content, structure, and proposal substance. A key planning detail is the lead time requirement: conference and workshop proposals are expected to be submitted about eight months before the requested start date, which affects how far in advance organizers need to develop the program, confirm speakers, and prepare budgets and logistics.
From a funding and scale standpoint, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of about $2.3 million and anticipated roughly 30 awards, indicating a program that can support a mix of individual or small-team research grants alongside a smaller number of event or community-building awards. The funding instrument is a grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, meaning applicants generally are not required to provide institutional matching funds as a condition of award.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications that may appear in the opportunity text under eligibility details. In practice, NSF programs commonly fund proposals submitted by universities, colleges, nonprofit research organizations, and other eligible institutions, with investigators affiliated through those organizations, but the listing signals broad openness unless additional conditions are specified in the full announcement.
Timing-wise, the opportunity historically used an annual deadline pattern tied to the first Tuesday in October (with an original closing date of October 5, 2010, and later cycles following that annual cadence). The listing also shows a later "current closing date" of October 6, 2015, and an archive date of November 4, 2021, which suggests the specific posting is no longer active as written, even though NSF programs may continue under updated descriptions or solicitations. Applicants who cannot access the announcement electronically are directed to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov, which is the primary contact channel provided in the source data for access or linking issues.
NSF "Foundations" Grant (PD 10 1268) - FAQs
What is the NSF "Foundations" grant opportunity?
The NSF "Foundations" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PD 10 1268) is a discretionary research grant program in the National Science Foundation's Mathematical and Physical Sciences portfolio (CFDA 47.049). It is focused on supporting research in mathematical logic and the foundations of mathematics.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program's main purpose is to support research in mathematical logic and the foundations of mathematics, including projects that advance theory, develop new methods, or open new directions in the field.
What research areas are explicitly highlighted as within scope?
The opportunity explicitly highlights core areas including proof theory, recursion theory, model theory, set theory, and infinitary combinatorics.
What kinds of research projects are a good fit for this opportunity?
Based on the description, strong fits include proposals that advance foundational theory in mathematical logic, develop new techniques or methods, or initiate new research directions in the listed core areas (proof theory, recursion theory, model theory, set theory, and infinitary combinatorics).
Does the opportunity support activities beyond standard research projects?
Yes. In addition to standard research projects, the opportunity also includes support for community activities such as conferences, workshops, and seasonal schools (for example, summer or winter schools).
Are there special NSF expectations for conference and workshop proposals?
Yes. For event-focused proposals (conferences, workshops, seasonal schools), NSF emphasizes that principal investigators should consult the NSF solicitation titled "Conferences and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences" to understand NSF expectations related to content, structure, and proposal substance.
How far in advance should conference or workshop proposals be submitted?
Conference and workshop proposals are expected to be submitted about eight months before the requested start date. This lead time affects how far in advance organizers should plan program details, confirm speakers, and prepare budgets and logistics.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How much total funding was estimated for the program?
The listing provided an estimated total funding amount of about $2.3 million.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated roughly 30 awards, suggesting support for a mix of research grants and a smaller number of event or community-building awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the listing, meaning applicants generally are not required to provide institutional matching funds as a condition of award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications that may appear in the opportunity text under eligibility details.
Does "unrestricted eligibility" mean any organization can submit?
Based on the listing, the program signals broad openness unless additional conditions are specified in the full announcement under eligibility details.
What deadline pattern is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity historically used an annual deadline pattern tied to the first Tuesday in October. The listing shows an original closing date of October 5, 2010, and references later cycles following that annual cadence.
What "current closing date" is shown in the listing?
The listing shows a later "current closing date" of October 6, 2015.
Is this specific posting still active?
The listing includes an archive date of November 4, 2021, which suggests the specific posting is no longer active as written, even though NSF programs may continue under updated descriptions or solicitations.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
Applicants who cannot access the announcement electronically are directed to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for access or linking issues.
Where does this program sit within NSF?
It is within the NSF Mathematical and Physical Sciences portfolio and is identified under CFDA 47.049.
What are the key planning implications for event organizers?
Because conference and workshop proposals are expected roughly eight months before the start date, organizers typically need to plan early, including developing the program, identifying and confirming speakers, and preparing budgets and logistical details well in advance.
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