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Find similar grantsDivision of Physics: Investigator-Initiated Research Projects is sponsored by NSF Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS). This program supports investigator-initiated research projects in various physics disciplines, including theoretical nuclear physics. It aims to foster physics research and the preparation of future scientists in colleges and universities.
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Division of Physics: Investigator-Initiated Research Projects (PHY) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Division of Physics: Investigator-Initiated Research Projects (PHY) Important information for proposers and award recipients All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in the funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements .
All NSF grants and cooperative agreements are subject to the applicable set of NSF award terms and conditions . NSF has updated its research security policies for NSF funded projects.
The Division of Physics (PHY) supports physics research and the preparation of future scientists in the nation’s colleges and universities across a broad range of physics disciplines that span scales of space and time from the largest to the smallest and the oldest to the youngest.
The Division is comprised of disciplinary programs covering experimental and theoretical research in the following major subfields of physics: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics; Elementary Particle Physics; Gravitational Physics; Integrative Activities in Physics; Nuclear Physics; Particle Astrophysics; Physics at the Information Frontier; Physics of Living Systems; Plasma Physics; and Quantum Information Science.
The Division of Physics strongly encourages single proposal submission for possible co-review rather than submission of multiple related proposals to several programs. PIs considering submitting more than one proposal to this solicitation, or who already have an active PHY award, are encouraged to first consult with the relevant program officer(s) before preparing a new proposal.
This does not apply to awards from or submissions to the MRI, REU, and/or center programs, or in cases of renewal proposals. Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p. m.
submitter’s local time): Third Monday in November, e.g. November 20, 2023 AMO – Theory and Experiment Gravitational Physics – Theory and Experiment Integrative Activities in Physics Fourth Wednesday in November, Elementary Particle Physics – Experiment Particle Astrophysics – Experiment First Tuesday in December, e.g. December 05, 2023 Nuclear Physics – Theory and Experiment Elementary Particle Physics – Theory Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology – Theory Physics of Living Systems Quantum Information Science Second Tuesday in December, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics - Experiment Physics of Living Systems Quantum Information Science Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics - Theory Quantum Information Science Elementary Particle Physics - Theory; Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology - Theory Physics of Living Systems Nuclear Physics - Experiment Particle Astrophysics - Experiment Gravitational Physics - Theory and Experiment; LIGO Research Support Integrative Activities in Physics Nuclear Physics - Experiment Elementary Particle Physics - Experiment Particle Astrophysics - Experiment Funded as part of this Program Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics - Experiment Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics - Theory Elementary Particle Physics, Astrophysics, and Cosmology - Theory Elementary Particle Physics - Experiment Integrative Activities in Physics Nuclear Physics - Experiment Particle Astrophysics - Experiment Physics of Living Systems (PoLS) Quantum Information Science Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) Division of Physics (MPS/PHY)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. colleges and universities. Prospective PIs are encouraged to contact relevant program officers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (estimated 300 awards across all PHY disciplines). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Division of Physics: Investigator-Initiated Research Projects is funded by NSF Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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MGPV Travel Grant is sponsored by Geological Society of America (GSA), Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, Volcanology Division. MGPV Travel grants support student travel to the annual GSA meeting. Applications are restricted to active graduate or undergraduate students who are the presenting authors of an accepted abstract at the annual GSA meeting.
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