MPS Astronomical Sciences Research Programs (MPS Astro)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
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- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
- Amount
- $100,000,000
- Closes
- No deadline published by the funder
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Amount
$100,000,000
Who can apply
Information Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions NSF Proposal Processing and Review Procedures Award Administration Information Agency Contacts Other Information Important Information and Revision Notes This funding opportunity consolidates most astronomical sciences funding opportunities within the NSF Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
About this opportunity
NSF 26-522: MPS Astronomical Sciences Research Programs (MPS Astro) Program Solicitation Document Information Document History Posted: August 17, 2026 Replaces: NSF 19-605, NSF 22-624, NSF 22-627 Create a PDF To save a PDF of this solicitation, select Print to PDF in your browser's print options. View the program page Program Solicitation NSF 26-522 U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences Full Proposal Target Date(s): November 16, 2026 Third Monday in November, Annually Thereafter Proposals are accepted at any time. However, proposals received after the target submission date may be reviewed in the following fiscal year. TABLE OF CONTENTS Summary of Program Requirements Introduction Program Description Award Information Eligibility Information Pr...