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Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (MS-FRG)

U.S. National Science Foundation

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-08-18

About This Grant

The purpose of the Focused Research Group activity is to support collaborative groups employing innovative methods to solve specific, major research challenges in the mathematical sciences. A major challenge is an outstanding problem of significant importance that requires the focused and synergistic efforts of a collaborative group to solve, and whose solution will have wide impacts in the mathematical sciences and potentially in other areas. Groups may include, in addition to statisticians and mathematicians, researchers from other science and engineering disciplines appropriate for the proposed research. Risky projects are welcome. Interdisciplinary projects are welcome. Projects should be timely, limited in duration to up to three years, and substantial in their scope and impact for the mathematical sciences. Funded projects that show substantial progress in their first two years may be recommended for a creativity extension for up to an additional two years.

Grant Summary

Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (MS-FRG) is a U.S. National Science Foundation grant providing $450K to $1.5M for university, community college. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

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Eligibility

universitycommunity college

How to Apply

Funding Range

$450K$1.5M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (MS-FRG) from U.S. National Science Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. National Science Foundation before the deadline.
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Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (MS-FRG): Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (MS-FRG)?

Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (MS-FRG) is offered by U.S. National Science Foundation and is generally open to university, community college. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (MS-FRG) provide?

Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (MS-FRG) provides between $450K and $1.5M per award from U.S. National Science Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (MS-FRG) deadline?

Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (MS-FRG) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, U.S. National Science Foundation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (MS-FRG)?

To apply for Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (MS-FRG), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. National Science Foundation.

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