The Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS)in the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) at the National Science Foundation (NSF)and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)plan to support fundamental research in mathematics and statistics necessary to answer questions in the biological and biomedical sciences. Both agencies recognize the need to promote research at the interface between mathematical and life sciences. This program is designed to encourage new collaborations, as well as to support innovative activities by existing teams.
The joint DMS/NIGMS initiative offers two submission tracks: Track 1 - for projects with a total budget of up to $600,000 for an award duration of 3 years, and Track 2 - for projects with a total budget of up to $1,200,000 for an award duration of 3-4 years.
Open for applications
Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research at the Interface of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences
U.S. National Science Foundation · Opportunity number 22-600
View the official notice on Grants.gov
339 days left
(deadline Sep 20, 2027)
Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | 22-600 |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 47.049, 93.859 |
| Posted | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Deadline | Sep 20, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $1,200,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected number of awards | 25 |
| Estimated total program funding | $5,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Science technology and other research and development |
| Last updated here | Oct 15, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Unrestricted (open to any type of entity, check the notice)
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
Past awards for this program
Totals for assistance listing 47.049, 93.859 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Sep 23, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.
| Year | Listing | Awards | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47.049 | 16 | $1,790,278,386 | $111,892,399 |
| 2025 | 47.049 | 21 | $1,947,852,199 | $92,754,867 |
| 2024 | 47.049 | 22 | $1,981,475,770 | $90,067,080 |
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