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Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Faculty Catalyst Awards (MPS-AFCA) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) - Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS). This solicitation supports outstanding early career scientists, specifically former MPS-Ascend Postdoctoral Fellows, as they transition into early career faculty positions.
The proposed research must be in an area within the purview of one of the Divisions within the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS). While it's specifically for former fellows, the broad scope of MPS research may include relevant foundational mathematics for graph learning.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Proposers must be in tenure-track (or equivalent) positions at Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) and have completed at least 12 months as an MPS-Ascend Postdoc Fellow, submitting within 12 months of fellowship closing and 6 months of tenure-track appointment start. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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