The Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) in the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) at the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) plan to support fundamental research in mathematics and statistics necessary to answer questions in the biological and biomedical sciences. Both agencies recognize the need to promote research at the interface between mathematical and life sciences. This program is designed to encourage new collaborations, as well as to support innovative activities by existing teams.
The joint DMS/NIGMS initiative offers two submission tracks: Track 1 - for projects with a total budget of up to $600,000 for an award duration of 3 years, and Track 2 - for projects with a total budget of up to $1,200,000 for an award duration of 3-4 years.
Full Proposal Window: September 1, 2024 - September 18, 2024
Estimated Number of Awards: 15 to 25
Approximately 15 to 25 awards from this competition may be made by either NSF or NIH at the option of the agencies, not the grantee. The number of awards will depend on the quality of received proposals and budget availability.
Anticipated Funding Amount: $5,000,000
Up to $5,000,000 per year for new proposals (up to $2,000,000 from NSF and up to $3,000,000 from NIGMS), subject to availability of funds and receipt of meritorious proposals. Track 1 – for exploratory projects of high-risk, high-reward, or those from new collaborative teams, with total budgets of up to $600,000 for an award duration of 3 years. Track 2 - for projects of large scope from well-established teams, with total budgets of up to $1,200,000 for an award duration of 3-4 years.