Opportunity Information: Apply for PD 11 1244
Apply for PD 11 1244
- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Gravitational Physics" 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 Sep 19, 2013 and posted on May 13, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Archived. Replaced by PD 12 1244.. (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 National Science Foundation (NSF) program titled "Gravitational Physics" (Funding Opportunity Number PD 11 1244) is a discretionary grant opportunity in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category, listed under CFDA 47.049 (Mathematical and Physical Sciences). The focus of the program is research in gravitational physics, with particular emphasis on strong-field gravity and how it connects to major questions in astrophysics and cosmology. In practical terms, the program is aimed at supporting work that improves the theoretical understanding of gravity in extreme environments, develops and uses advanced computational simulations to model strong gravitational fields, studies gravitational radiation (gravitational waves), and contributes to the broader effort to build a consistent quantum theory of gravity.
A central feature of this opportunity is that it sits alongside NSF's stewardship responsibilities for the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). Beyond funding individual research projects, the program is described as overseeing management related to LIGO's construction, commissioning, and operation. It also explicitly supports LIGO users and other experimental efforts in gravitational physics and closely related areas. This indicates the program is not limited to purely theoretical work; it also supports research that interfaces with major experimental facilities and observational campaigns, especially those connected to gravitational-wave science and the broader experimental landscape of gravitational physics.
From an administrative standpoint, this listing is an archived solicitation. It was originally posted May 13, 2011, with an original full proposal target date of October 26, 2011, described as the last Wednesday in October and recurring annually thereafter. The record shows the opportunity was archived on September 19, 2013, and replaced by PD 12 1244, meaning applicants would need to refer to the successor program description for current submission instructions and requirements. The opportunity indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement, and eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications in the official eligibility text. Although the record lists "ExpectedAwards: 0" and "EstimatedTotalFunding: 0," those fields commonly appear in older or program-description style postings and do not necessarily reflect the presence or absence of real annual program funding in practice; the definitive details would normally be in the active, current solicitation or program description.
For access and logistics, the source includes an additional information link to the NSF program description and provides a support contact for technical access issues through grants.gov support (grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov). Overall, the opportunity is best understood as NSF's research funding channel for cutting-edge gravitational physics, spanning strong gravity theory, numerical relativity and simulation, gravitational-wave science, and foundational approaches to quantum gravity, with an explicit connection to LIGO operations and the community of researchers using LIGO and related experimental platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NSF Gravitational Physics (PD 11 1244)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a National Science Foundation (NSF) discretionary grant opportunity under the program titled "Gravitational Physics," Funding Opportunity Number PD 11 1244. It falls in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category and is associated with CFDA 47.049 (Mathematical and Physical Sciences).
What research areas does the NSF Gravitational Physics program focus on?
The program focuses on research in gravitational physics, with particular emphasis on strong-field gravity and its connection to major questions in astrophysics and cosmology. Based on the description provided, supported topics include:
- Improving theoretical understanding of gravity in extreme environments
- Developing and using advanced computational simulations to model strong gravitational fields (including numerical relativity-style work)
- Studying gravitational radiation, including gravitational waves
- Contributing to the broader effort to build a consistent quantum theory of gravity
Is this program only for theoretical research?
No. While the program strongly supports theoretical and computational research (especially related to strong-field gravity), it also explicitly supports LIGO users and other experimental efforts in gravitational physics and closely related areas. This indicates the scope includes research tied to major experimental facilities and observational efforts, particularly in gravitational-wave science.
How is this program connected to LIGO?
The program is described as sitting alongside NSF's stewardship responsibilities for the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). Beyond funding individual projects, it is described as overseeing management related to LIGO construction, commissioning, and operation, and it supports the LIGO user community.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PD 11 1244.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The listing is under CFDA 47.049 (Mathematical and Physical Sciences).
Is this an active solicitation I can apply to right now?
No. The information provided states that this is an archived solicitation. It was archived on September 19, 2013, and replaced by PD 12 1244. For current submission instructions and requirements, applicants would need to refer to the successor program description.
When was this opportunity originally posted, and what was the target date?
The solicitation was originally posted on May 13, 2011. The original full proposal target date was October 26, 2011 (described as the last Wednesday in October), with the target date recurring annually thereafter (based on the historical description in this archived record).
What does it mean that the target date was described as recurring annually?
In the archived description, the full proposal target date is described as the last Wednesday in October and recurring annually thereafter. This is presented as part of the original schedule for PD 11 1244; current target dates would be governed by the active successor listing (PD 12 1244) or the current NSF program description.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications in the official eligibility text. If there are any additional constraints, they would be found in the official NSF eligibility language for the active program description.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity explicitly indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why does the listing show Expected Awards: 0 and Estimated Total Funding: 0?
The record lists "ExpectedAwards: 0" and "EstimatedTotalFunding: 0," but the description notes these fields commonly appear in older or program-description style postings and do not necessarily reflect real annual program funding. Definitive funding details would normally be provided in the active, current solicitation or program description.
What kinds of projects are a good fit for this program, based on the description?
Projects aligned with the stated emphasis on strong-field gravity and its links to astrophysics and cosmology are a fit. Examples of the types of work explicitly referenced in the description include strong-gravity theory, high-end computational modeling of strong gravitational fields, gravitational radiation and gravitational-wave science, and foundational or formal research aimed at quantum gravity. The program also supports research efforts connected to LIGO and related experimental platforms.
Does this program support research related to gravitational waves?
Yes. The description specifically mentions gravitational radiation (gravitational waves) and also highlights the program's connection to LIGO and support for LIGO users, which is closely tied to gravitational-wave science.
Where can I find the official program description or more information?
The source includes an additional information link to the NSF program description. Because this listing is archived and replaced, the most relevant details for applying would typically be found in the successor program description (PD 12 1244) or the current NSF materials.
Who should I contact if I have technical access issues while trying to access or submit through grants.gov?
The listing provides a grants.gov technical support contact through NSF at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
What is the main purpose of the program in one sentence?
It is NSF's research funding channel for cutting-edge gravitational physics, spanning strong gravity theory, advanced simulation, gravitational-wave science, and foundational approaches to quantum gravity, with an explicit connection to LIGO operations and the LIGO research community.
If this listing is archived, what should an applicant do next?
Because it was replaced by PD 12 1244, applicants should use the successor program description for current submission instructions, deadlines, and requirements rather than relying on the archived PD 11 1244 record.
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