Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Deadline: 6/14/2021

Amount: $250,000 max

Website: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505892

Description:

The purpose of this program is to promote the participation of scientists from underrepresented communities in mathematics and physical sciences. Funding is intended to support the research career of early-career PIs and, in this way, make Mathematical and Physical Sciences programs more inclusive. This LEAPS-MPS call also aims to broaden participation to include members from groups underrepresented in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences, including Blacks and African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders.

Eligible applicants:

Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members