MPS Physics Research Programs (NSF 26-523)
Atomic Physics, Nuclear Physics and Particle Physics research grant from U.S. National Science Foundation
About
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.
Eligibility
Career stage: Not stated
Institution applies
Covers: Project research costs under NSF budget rules; award size and duration vary with programme, scope and available funding.
Host location: United States
US institutional route. Foreign partnerships or funded foreign components require the PAPPG justification and conditions; worldwide hosting is not generally offered.
Reviewed Sep 25, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
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.
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