MPS Physics Research Programs (MPS Physics) - NSF Solicitation (NSF 26-523)

The MPS Physics Research Programs solicitation (NSF 26-523) is a funding opportunity from the U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences to support multiple research programs across the frontiers of physics. It covers core and cross-cutting programs including AMO, nuclear and particle physics, gravitational physics, plasma physics, quantum information science, Physics of Living Systems, and instrumentation and theory hubs. The solicitation supports intellectually ambitious foundational research and encourages proposals that may request up to five years of support. Target submission dates vary by individual program; proposals are accepted any time with program-specific target dates.

Research grant funding for supported projects, with the possibility of awards requesting up to five years of support.

Submissions are welcomed from researchers at all career stages, particularly early-career investigators; see individual program webpages for detailed eligibility criteria.

Prepare proposals in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and submit via NSF-approved channels such as Research.gov or Grants.gov; consult individual program webpages for target dates and program-specific instructions.