Analysis
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research and analysis activities supported by the National Science Foundation. Eligible applicants typically include academic institutions, research universities, colleges, research scientists, and nonprofit research organizations. The NSF supports a wide range of scientific disciplines including engineering, computer science, mathematics, physical sciences, biological sciences, and social sciences. Applicants must be U.S.-based organizations or institutions, and researchers must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents in many cases. The program supports proposal-driven research across multiple fields, with funding for individual projects, collaborative research, and exploratory analysis studies. Geographic scope is nationwide, and activities supported include basic research, applied research, and preliminary feasibility studies.
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Program description
The Analysis Program supports research in analysis. Areas of current activity include complex, harmonic, and real analysis; dynamical systems and ergodic theory; functional analysis; mathematical physics; operator theory and operator algebras; partial differential equations and calculus of variations.
Conferences
Proposals to the Analysis Program for conferences or workshops must be submitted through the program solicitation “Conferences and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences” (link below). Principal Investigators should carefully read the solicitation to obtain important information regarding the substance of proposals for conferences, workshops, and similar activities.
To facilitate timely notification of the availability of support, proposals for conferences, workshops, and similar activities should be submitted 8 months in advance of the start date of the proposed event.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- NSF Form 1207 (Proposal Certification and Disclaimer)
- NSF Form 1358 (Biographical Sketch, 2-page limit per senior personnel)
- Current and Pending Support form (documenting all funding sources)
- Budget Justification narrative (detailed explanation of proposed costs)
- Project Narrative/Description (typically 15 pages maximum, varies by program)
- Facilities, Equipment, and Other Resources documentation
- Letters of Support or Commitment from collaborating institutions
- Postdoctoral Researcher Mentoring Plan (if applicable)
- Data Management Plan (required for most NSF proposals)
- Institutional Certification of Administrative capability
Program contact
- 👤 U.S. National Science Foundation
- 📧 grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov
- 📞 703-292-4203
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 47.049 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$570,618,065
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$497,001,346
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$434,119,438
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$236,459,999
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$190,969,692
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$181,482,100
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$156,947,247
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$145,000,000
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$144,261,921
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$116,471,167
Top States by Funding
- VA 5 awards $1,019.4M
- DC 3 awards $639.8M
- CA 13 awards $623.8M
- AZ 8 awards $620.8M
- NY 7 awards $325.3M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 47.049). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $1,539,910,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,537,650,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $512,280,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for NSF grants?
Eligible applicants include universities, colleges, academic research institutions, nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and individual researchers affiliated with eligible institutions. Most programs require principal investigators to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
What is the typical deadline structure?
NSF programs often have rolling deadlines or fixed annual deadlines. Check the specific program solicitation for exact dates. Some programs accept proposals year-round, while others have specific target dates.
What types of activities and research does NSF fund?
NSF supports a broad range of research including basic science, applied research, engineering, technology development, and exploratory analysis. Funding covers personnel, equipment, materials, and project-related travel.
How competitive are NSF grants?
NSF grants are highly competitive. Success rates typically range from 20-30% depending on the program and directorate. Strong proposals demonstrate innovative research, clear methodology, and significant broader impacts.
What is the typical funding range?
Funding amounts vary widely by program, from $50,000 for small exploratory grants to $500,000+ for larger research projects. Check the specific solicitation for funding caps and recommended budgets.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Align your proposal with NSF's strategic priorities and the specific program's research focus areas; review recent funded projects to understand what NSF values in your field.
- Clearly articulate the broader impacts of your research beyond scientific advancement, such as workforce development, public engagement, or applications that benefit society.
- Develop a detailed, realistic budget with clear justification for each expense category; NSF reviewers scrutinize budgets carefully and expect strong cost reasoning.
- Include letters of collaboration from partners and institutions if your project involves multiple organizations; demonstrate institutional commitment and resource availability.
- Address the intellectual merit and broader impacts criteria explicitly in your proposal narrative; NSF uses these two criteria as the primary evaluation framework for all proposals.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications often fail because they lack clear alignment with NSF strategic goals or program priorities—reviewers need to see explicitly why your work matters to the field and NSF's mission. Another frequent issue is insufficient attention to broader impacts; NSF expects researchers to articulate how their work benefits society, education, or industry, not just advance disciplinary knowledge. Finally, many proposals underestimate budget detail and justification requirements, leading to rejection based on lack of clarity about how funds will be used effectively.
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