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Particle and Nuclear Astrophysics

U.S. National Science Foundation

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

The particle and nuclear astrophysics program supports university research in many areas of particle astrophysics and nuclear astrophysics, including the study of ultra high energy particles reaching Earth from beyond our atmosphere and experiments or research and design projects for underground facilities.Currently supported activities are: ultra high energy cosmic-ray, gamma-ray and neutrino studies, the study of gamma-ray bursts, solar, underground and reactor neutrino physics, searches for the direct detection of Dark Matter and searches for neutrino-less double beta decay.Funding is also provided for accelerator-based nuclear astrophysics studies of stellar processes, nucleosynthesis, and processes related to cosmology and the early universe.In past years, the Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) program has funded Research and Development studies for experiments that need to be located in an underground laboratory to reduce backgrounds. At this time, it is not known if there will be similar funding opportunities in FY2010. If there are, an announcement will be made at that time. It should be noted that proposals that are submitted to the PNA program and are requesting in excess of $1,000,000/year may, at the discretion of the Program Officer, be subjected to an additional level of scrutiny in the form of a cost review that would take place before the annual PNA panel that meets to discuss all of the submitted proposals.

Grant Summary

Particle and Nuclear Astrophysics is a U.S. National Science Foundation grant providing $50K to $2M for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

sciencetechnology

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall businessuniversitymunicipalitytribal governmenthealthcare orgschool district

How to Apply

Funding Range

$50K$2M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Particle and Nuclear Astrophysics 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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Particle and Nuclear Astrophysics: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Particle and Nuclear Astrophysics?

Particle and Nuclear Astrophysics is offered by U.S. National Science Foundation and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. 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 Particle and Nuclear Astrophysics provide?

Particle and Nuclear Astrophysics provides between $50K and $2M 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 Particle and Nuclear Astrophysics deadline?

Particle and Nuclear Astrophysics 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 Particle and Nuclear Astrophysics?

To apply for Particle and Nuclear Astrophysics, 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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