§ Federal grant opportunity · PD-18-1268

    Foundations

    U.S. National Science Foundation is accepting applications for Foundations. The deadline is September 22, 2026 and the published award range is Award amount not published.

    Key facts

    Funder
    U.S. National Science Foundation
    Application deadline
    September 22, 2026
    Award range
    Award amount not published
    Eligibility
    Eligibility criteria are published in the funding opportunity announcement.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Research
    Opportunity number
    PD-18-1268

    Program overview

    The program in Foundations supports research in mathematical logic and the foundations of mathematics, including proof theory, recursion theory, model theory, set theory, and infinitary combinatorics. Conferences Principal Investigators should carefully read the program solicitation "Conferences and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences" (link below) to obtain important information regarding the substance of proposals for conferences, workshops, summer/winter schools, and similar activities. Conference and workshop proposals should be submitted eight months before the requested start date.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from U.S. National Science Foundation.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before September 22, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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