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The Algebra and Number Theory program supports research in algebra, algebraic and arithmetic geometry, number theory, and representation theory. Conference proposals The Algebra and Number Theory program also provides support for conferences, workshops, summer/winter schools, and similar activities. Proposals should be submitted to PD 20-1264 using the "Conference" proposal type in research.gov. Proposals with budgets not exceeding $50,000, which in accordance with NSF policy can be reviewed internally, should be submitted: in May for events that will take place in January through April of the following year in October for events that will take place in May through December of the following year. In order to allow time for external review, proposals with budget requests exceeding $50,000 should be submitted nine to twelve months before the event is scheduled to take place.
Funding Opportunity Number: PD-20-1264. Assistance Listing: 47.049. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ST.
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gov Maintenance Calendar View similar opportunities Algebra and Number Theory U.S. National Science Foundation U.S. National Science Foundation Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:PD-20-1264 Funding Opportunity Title:Algebra and Number Theory Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Science and Technology and other Research and Development Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:47.
049 -- Mathematical and Physical Sciences Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Oct 26, 2025 Original Closing Date for Applications:Oct 09, 2020 Second Friday of October Current Closing Date for Applications:Oct 09, 2026 Second Friday of October Archive Date:Nov 08, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding: Eligible Applicants:Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Additional Information on Eligibility: ## Additional Information Agency Name:U.S. National Science Foundation Description:The Algebra and Number Theory program supports research in algebra, algebraic and arithmetic geometry, number theory, and representation theory.
Conference proposals The Algebra and Number Theory program also provides support for conferences, workshops, summer/winter schools, and similar activities. Proposals should be submitted to PD 20-1264 using the "Conference" proposal type in research.
gov. Proposals with budgets not exceeding $50,000, which in accordance with NSF policy can be reviewed internally, should be submitted: * in May for events that will take place in January through April of the following year * in October for events that will take place in May through December of the following year.
In order to allow time for external review, proposals with budget requests exceeding $50,000 should be submitted nine to twelve months before the event is scheduled to take place.
Link to Additional Information:NSF Program Desccription PD-20-1264 Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above.
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| Associated Universities INC(DC) | $588.8M |
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