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The Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MPS-Ascend) is a National Science Foundation (NSF) discretionary grant program designed to support individual postdoctoral researchers in the mathematical and physical sciences. Its central goal is to broaden participation in these fields by investing in postdoctoral Fellows who will help increase the representation and leadership of groups that are historically underrepresented in U.S. MPS disciplines, specifically including Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and other Native Pacific Islanders. The fellowship is framed as both a research opportunity and a professional development pathway, aiming to cultivate future leaders who will strengthen the scientific community while advancing inclusive participation across MPS fields.
A key emphasis of MPS-Ascend is recognizing early-career investigators with strong potential and giving them the space, resources, and mentoring environment needed to grow into independent researchers. The program supports postdoctoral work that broadens a Fellow's perspectives, encourages interdisciplinary interactions, and positions them to contribute meaningfully to broadening participation efforts within MPS. In practice, this means Fellows are expected not only to carry out high-quality research, but also to gain experiences that help them build professional networks, develop a wider scientific viewpoint, and prepare for long-term impact in academia or related research leadership roles.
The fellowship can support research in any area that falls within the scope of NSF's Mathematical and Physical Sciences directorate, specifically across the five participating divisions: Astronomical Sciences (AST), Chemistry (CHE), Materials Research (DMR), Mathematical Sciences (DMS), and Physics (PHY). This wide coverage allows applicants to propose projects spanning traditional disciplinary work as well as interdisciplinary efforts that connect multiple MPS areas, as long as the research aligns with one or more of these divisions.
Structurally, MPS-Ascend is awarded to individuals rather than to institutions. That detail matters because it places the Fellow at the center of the award: the fellowship is administered by the Fellow, and it is intended to be carried out in a research environment chosen for its ability to maximize the Fellow's scientific development. The program explicitly aims to facilitate a strong transition into a faculty appointment, signaling that the fellowship is meant to function as a bridge from postdoctoral training to a more permanent academic role.
From the opportunity information provided, the NSF listed this as Funding Opportunity Number 22-501 under CFDA 47.049, categorized as a science and technology research and development grant. The opportunity was created on October 7, 2021, with an original closing date of January 6, 2022. The award ceiling is listed as $300,000, and NSF anticipated making around 50 awards. Eligibility is indicated as "Others," with additional eligibility requirements referenced in the full announcement text.Apply for 22 501
- 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 07, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 06, 2022. (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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