Algebra and Number Theory
NSF supports research in algebra, algebraic and arithmetic geometry, number theory, and representation theory, plus conferences, workshops, and summer/winter schools in those areas.
⚑ Conference proposals must use PD 20-1264 and the Conference proposal type in Research.gov. · Proposals of $50,000 or less have internal review timing rules: submit in May for events in Jan-Apr of the following year, or in October for events in May-Dec of the following year. · Proposals over $50,000 should be submitted 9-12 months before the event. · Award ceiling listed as $0 in the notice; NSF does fund regular research awards under this program, but this field was not specified in the notice.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 65 good | technical depth: minor; funds basic research |
| IPPRA | 40 partial | outside portfolio topics; social/behavioral work is none; funds basic research |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 5 none | no commercialization signal |
Description
The Algebra and Number Theory program supports research in algebra, algebraic and arithmetic geometry, number theory, and representation theory.
Conference proposals
The Algebra and Number Theory program also provides support for conferences, workshops, summer/winter schools, and similar activities. Proposals should be submitted to PD 20-1264 using the "Conference" proposal type in research.gov.
Proposals with budgets not exceeding $50,000, which in accordance with NSF policy can be reviewed internally, should be submitted:
in May for events that will take place in January through April of the following year
in October for events that will take place in May through December of the following year.
In order to allow time for external review, proposals with budget requests exceeding $50,000 should be submitted nine to twelve months before the event is scheduled to take place.
Apply
View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: U.S. National Science Foundation <grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov>
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