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National Science Foundation
Division of Mathematical Sciences

Interactions between the Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science (MSPA-MCS)

Introduction

In FY 2004, the Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) of the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences and the Division of Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF) of the Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering of the National Science Foundation (NSF) plan to support projects of mutual interest in specific areas. More precisely, we plan to support research and development teams focusing on mathematical and computational innovations relevant to the following areas of specific interest:

• Algebraic and Geometric Algorithms
• Algorithms for Scalable Scientific Computation
• Algorithms for Visualization
• Statistical Learning Algorithms

As this joint funding will focus on areas of mutual interest, proposals must originate from teams involving collaborations of mathematical scientists and computer scientists. We seek proposals that offer new approaches and promise significant breakthroughs in these areas. Thus, proposals for incremental improvements of ongoing efforts are not eligible for this competition. Furthermore, proposals that appear to be requests to augment existing resources for current projects are not eligible for this competition. Proposals submitted to this competition must include an explanation, not to exceed one page, in the 15 page project description, stating why the submission meets these eligibility standards of new approaches, promise of significant breakthroughs, and substantial intellectual differences from on-going work.

Proposals submitted to this competition should identify the program solicitation number NSF 04-538 in the program announcement/solicitation block on the proposal cover sheet. The NSF organizational unit to which proposals should be directed is DMS-Infrastructure and the title of the project should have the form: MSPA-MCS: proposal title.

1. Eligibility Information:

• Organizational Limit: None
• PI Eligibility Limit: No individual may be part of more than one proposal submitted in response to this category of this solicitation.
• Limit on Number of Proposals: No individual may be part of more than one proposal submitted in response to this category of this solicitation.
• Scientific Eligibility: Proposals submitted to this competition must include an explanation, not to exceed one page, in the 15 page project description, stating why the submission meets these eligibility standards of new approaches, promise of significant breakthroughs, and substantial intellectual differences from on-going work.

2. Cognizant Program Officers:

Prospective PIs who wish further information should contact one of the following:

• S. Kamal Abdali, Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Division Director, Division of Computing and Communication Foundations, telephone: (703) 292-8910, e-mail: kabdali@nsf.gov
• Sankar Basu, Program Director, Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Division of Computing and Communication Foundations, telephone: (703) 292-8910, e-mail: sabasu@nsf.gov
• Roger Berger, Program Director, Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Division of Mathematical Sciences, telephone: (703) 292-4884, e-mail: rberger@nsf.gov
• Benjamin Mann, Program Director, Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Division of Mathematical Sciences, telephone: (703) 292-4867, e-mail: bmann@nsf.gov
• Haesun Park, Program Director, Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Division of Computing and Communication Foundations, telephone: (703) 292-8910, e-mail: hpark@nsf.gov
• Michael H. Steuerwalt, Program Director, Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Division of Mathematical Sciences, telephone: (703) 292-4860, e-mail: msteuerw@nsf.gov

3. Full Proposal Deadline:

• April 7, 2004 for FY 2004
• March 1, 2005 for FY 2005

4. Award Information:

• Anticipated Type of Award: Standard or Continuing Grant
• Estimated Number of Awards: 6 to 10 Team Grants.
• Anticipated Funding Amount: $3.46 million, subject to availability of funds. Award sizes for each team project are expected to range from $150,000 - $200,000 per year for up to three years duration.

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