Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (FRG)

Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (FRG)

Program Solicitation
NF 06-580
Replaces Document(s):
NSF 02-129


National Science Foundation

Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences
Division of Mathematical Sciences


Aug 19, 2011 Confirmed Letter of Intent

The purpose of the FRG activity is to allow groups of researchers to respond to recognized scientific needs of pressing importance, to take advantage of current scientific opportunities, or to prepare the ground for anticipated significant scientific developments in the mathematical sciences. Groups may include, in addition to mathematical scientists, researchers from other science and engineering disciplines appropriate to the proposed research. The activity supports projects for which the collective effort by a group of researchers is necessary to reach the scientific goals. Projects should be scientifically focused and well-delineated. It is not the intent of this activity to provide general support for infrastructure. Projects should also be timely, limited in duration to up to three years, and substantial in their scope and impact.