MPS Physics Research Programs (NSF 26-523)

Supports fundamental physics through atomic, molecular and optical science; nuclear and particle physics; gravitation; plasma physics; living systems; quantum information; instrumentation and related programmes. Proposals are accepted at any time, with programme-specific target dates for review. Funding levels and duration vary; the solicitation does not promise a fixed individual award. Investigators should contact the relevant programme about overlapping proposals or existing Physics awards.

Submit through an eligible organization under NSF PAPPG rules. US higher-education institutions, research/education nonprofits and Tribal Nations qualify; other organizational categories are conditional. Unaffiliated individuals cannot apply. This solicitation adds no PI-specific eligibility restriction.