Algebra and Number Theory
Last verified by NonDilute: 2026-06-08. Official notice and agency instructions control.
If you're running a math research group or organizing a conference in algebra/number theory, NSF will fund it—but you need an academic institution backing.
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What this is
This NSF program funds theoretical mathematics research and related events. Research proposals are ongoing, while conference/workshop proposals have specific submission windows (May for January-April events; October for May-December events). Budgets under $50k for conferences receive faster internal review; larger budgets need 9-12 months lead time. This is basic research funding for academic mathematicians and institutions, not applied technology development.
Who can apply
Open to any entity type, including individuals, but in practice requires university or research institution affiliation for research proposals. Conference proposals under $50k have streamlined review; larger budgets need significant advance planning.
Eligible applicant types
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Full description — from the agency
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.
Topics: algebra · number theory · pure mathematics · nsf research · conference grants · representation theory
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