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The Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (MPS-Ascend) is a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant program designed to support postdoctoral researchers in the mathematical and physical sciences who can help broaden participation and strengthen the future leadership pipeline in these fields. Its central aim is to invest in early-career investigators with strong potential and to position them for long-term success, particularly by providing a research experience that expands their professional perspectives, encourages interdisciplinary engagement, and supports their transition into faculty careers. A defining feature of the program is its explicit focus on increasing representation in MPS disciplines by supporting Fellows who will broaden participation of individuals from groups that have been historically excluded and are currently underrepresented in U.S. MPS fields, specifically identified in the solicitation as Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, Indigenous and Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and other Native Pacific Islanders.
MPS-Ascend funds postdoctoral fellowship projects across a wide span of research topics, as long as the proposed work falls within the scope of NSF's Mathematical and Physical Sciences Directorate. Eligible research areas are those aligned with the five participating MPS divisions: Astronomical Sciences (AST), Chemistry (CHE), Materials Research (DMR), Mathematical Sciences (DMS), and Physics (PHY). In practical terms, this means the program is not limited to a narrow theme; it can support many kinds of fundamental and applied research across these disciplines, provided the project is appropriate for NSF MPS and is situated in a host research environment that meaningfully advances the Fellow's scientific development.
The fellowship is structured as an award to an individual rather than an institution. While the research will be carried out in an institutional setting (such as a university or research organization), the Fellow is the awardee and is responsible for administering the fellowship in accordance with NSF requirements. This individual-centered structure is meant to empower the postdoctoral researcher to shape a formative research and professional development period, choose an environment with strong mentoring and growth opportunities, and build the track record and network that can support a move into an independent academic position.
From the opportunity details provided, the program is a discretionary NSF grant in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category (CFDA 47.049). The listed award ceiling is $300,000, and NSF anticipated making about 50 awards under the referenced solicitation. The opportunity was created on October 12, 2022, with an original closing date of January 25, 2023. Eligibility is indicated broadly as "Others" with additional clarification expected in the full solicitation text, which typically outlines specific applicant requirements and conditions tied to the fellowship's goals.
Overall, MPS-Ascend is best understood as a career-launching postdoctoral fellowship intended to identify and support promising early-career scientists and mathematicians, provide them with a high-impact research setting, promote broader participation in MPS fields, and help Fellows move more effectively toward long-term leadership roles, including faculty appointments, within the U.S. scientific ecosystem.Apply for 23 501
- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellowships" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.049.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 12, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 25, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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