Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (RTG)

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Updates to NSF Research Security Policies

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Supports efforts to improve graduate student research training and professional development in mathematical sciences through structured groups pursuing collaborative research at institutions of higher education.

Synopsis

The long-range goal of the Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (RTG) program is to strengthen the nation's scientific competitiveness by increasing the number of well-prepared U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents who pursue careers in the mathematical sciences, be they in academia, government, or industry. The RTG program supports efforts to improve graduate student research training and professional development through structured groups pursuing collaborative research. In addition to graduate student trainees working with faculty members, RTG supported research teams may, but are not required to, include undergraduate or postdoctoral trainees.

The RTG program invites submissions in all fields within mathematical sciences; especially encouraged in 2024-2025 are those that align and integrate research in mathematics and statistics with emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Quantum Computing, and Cybersecurity.

Program contacts

Name	Email	Phone	Organization
Swatee Naik	snaik@nsf.gov	(703) 292-4876	MPS/DMS
Stefaan G. De Winter	sgdewint@nsf.gov	(703) 292-2599	MPS/DMS
Zhilan J. Feng	zfeng@nsf.gov	(703) 292-7523	MPS/DMS
Hailiang Liu	hliu@nsf.gov	(703) 292-2436	MPS/DMS
Jodi Mead	jmead@nsf.gov	(703) 292-7212	MPS/DMS
Andrew D. Pollington	adpollin@nsf.gov	(703) 292-4878	MPS/DMS
Andrew Raich	araich@nsf.gov	(703) 292-7051	MPS/DMS
Yong Zeng	yzeng@nsf.gov	(703) 292-7299	MPS/DMS

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Program 24-570 is currently waiting for a new publication.

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Previous guidelines NSF 24-570

Published:

May 2, 2024

Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (RTG)

Status: Waiting for new publication