Supports collaborative projects in mathematics and physical sciences that address fundamental theoretical topics of significant scientific importance. Projects should create novel areas for exploration or new directions in established fields, involving outstanding researchers across career stages at educational institutions with Ph.D. programs. The collaboration director and PIs/co-Is must hold tenured or tenure-track faculty positions during the award.
Collaboration directors must hold tenured faculty or equivalent positions at educational institutions with Ph.D. programs in their departments. PIs and co-investigators must hold tenured or tenure-track faculty or equivalent positions at educational institutions during application and award duration
