# MPS Physics Research Programs (MPS Physics) (26-523)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 26-523 |
| Title | MPS Physics Research Programs (MPS Physics) |
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-08-17 |
| Close date | 2076-10-06 |
| Award ceiling | n/a |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | $180,000,000 |
| Funding category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Eligible applicants | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 47.049 |
| Summary | The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs at the frontiers of discovery in physics. Physics research supported by NSF MPS enables understanding of the fundamental aspects of nature at all scales, from the quantum effects inside atoms to the mysterious dark energy spanning the entire universe. The core research programs covered by this funding opportunity are: Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics - Experiment (AMO-Experiment) Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics - Theory (AMO-Theory) Elementary Particle Physics - Experiment (EPP-Experiment) Elementary Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology -  |
| Agency contact | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |

## Why this score
- Eligibility is unrestricted.
- 18233 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363621). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
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