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MPS Astronomical Sciences Research Programs (MPS Astro)

U.S. National Science Foundation

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Posted: Aug 17, 2026
Closes: Nov 16, 2026 (in 90 days)

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Classification and identifiers

Solicitation number: 26-522
Assistance listing (CFDA): 47.049

Amount

Amount not published by the funder

Who can apply

Open to all

About this opportunity

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs in the astronomical sciences. NSF MPS funds foundational astronomical sciences research and instrumentation focused on exploring space and advancing fundamental understanding of the universe. The programs covered by this funding opportunity are: Astronomical Sciences Core Research Astronomical Sciences Technology & Instrumentation Astronomical Sciences Innovations Research supported by these programs is essential for ongoing discovery in a range of fields. The programs provide a strong scientific foundation for America's capabilities in multiple areas: predicting solar storms, discovering potentially habitable planets in other solar systems, understanding th...