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NSF program SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN ASTRONOMY (121900): 74 awards, $33M to 51 organizations

74 NSF awards ($33M) under the program element SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN ASTRONOMY (121900) to 51 organizations, fiscal years 2022 to 2026, read 2026-11-03.

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Program element code
121900
Directorate
Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Division
Astronomical Science Section

Awards

74 awards in the window.

AwardAgencyInstitute or divisionFiscal yearAmount in windowStartEndPrincipal investigatorSource
Consortium Proposal for CMB-S4 Continuing DesignNSFAstronomical Science Section2023$7,798,006August 15, 2023July 31, 2026John E Carlstromnsf.gov
NRAO/GBO Research Experience for UndergraduatesNSFAstronomical Science Section2024$1,212,624March 1, 2024February 28, 2029James Braatznsf.gov
REU Site: An Inclusive Summer Research Program in Physics and Astronomy at the University of UtahNSFPhysics Section2024$1,011,181March 15, 2024February 28, 2029Tino S Nyawelonsf.gov
CAREER: How does external photoevaporation shape planets?NSFAstronomical Science Section2024$745,504April 1, 2024March 31, 2029Megan Reiternsf.gov
REU/RET Site: Preparing the Workforce of the Future through Interdisciplinary Astrophysics ResearchNSFAstronomical Science Section2025$717,618April 15, 2025March 31, 2028L C Johnsonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: A Tunable Astrophotonic Spectrometer with Adaptive Faint-Source ExtractionNSFAstronomical Science Section2022$672,384September 1, 2022June 30, 2026Kevin Bundynsf.gov
Towards Robust Measurements of H0 with Dark Standard CandlesNSFAstronomical Science Section2023$659,356September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Dragan Huterernsf.gov
REU Site: Solar Physics ResearchNSFGEO - Core Programs2026$612,492September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Chad A Madsennsf.gov
REU Site: Physics and Astronomy Research at Brigham Young UniversityNSFPhysics Section2024$601,324May 1, 2024April 30, 2027Jean-Francois S Van Huelensf.gov
REU Site: The Lamat Summer Research Program on High Performance Computing in AstrophysicsNSFAstronomical Science Section2025$598,900September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Enrico J Ramirez-Ruiznsf.gov
REU Site: Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Wisconsin-MadisonNSFAstronomical Science Section2025$548,202May 1, 2025April 30, 2028Nicholas J McConnellnsf.gov
Eclipse Ambassadors: Preparing Scientists and Educators to Facilitate Engagement in the 2024 Total Solar EclipseNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2023$529,514August 1, 2023November 30, 2024Linda S Shorensf.gov
The ins and outs of star formationNSFAstronomical Science Section2024$526,998September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Hector G Arcensf.gov
Broadening Participation: 2022-2024 MPS Workshops for Young InvestigatorsNSFDivision Of Mathematical Sciences2022$515,421May 1, 2022April 30, 2025Laura E Blechansf.gov
REU Site: Preparing a Diverse Workforce through Interdisciplinary Astrophysics ResearchNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2022$501,799March 1, 2022February 28, 2026Aaron M Gellernsf.gov
REU Site in Astronomy and Astrophysics at UW-Madison: Forward into the 2020s (2022-2024)NSFAstronomical Science Section2022$492,301April 1, 2022March 31, 2026Ralf C Kotullansf.gov
REU Site: The Lamat Summer Research Program on High Performance Computing in AstrophysicsNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2022$491,262September 1, 2022February 28, 2026Enrico J Ramirez-Ruiznsf.gov
REU Site: Life in the Universe - Astronomy, Astrobiology, and Planetary Science at the SETI InstituteNSFAstronomical Science Section2025$465,071March 15, 2025August 31, 2027Matthew S Tiscarenonsf.gov
REAL Field Trip Model for the 2024 Total Solar EclipsesNSFAstronomical Science Section2023$465,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Corinne E Breviknsf.gov
REU Site: Earth and Planetary science Interdsciplinary Internships at Carnegie (EPIIC)NSFGEO - Core Programs2023$462,324May 1, 2023April 30, 2027Dionysios I Foustoukosnsf.gov
REU Site: Multimessenger AstrophysicsNSFAstronomical Science Section2024$462,122May 1, 2024April 30, 2027Jeyhan S Kartaltepensf.gov
REU SITE: University of Kansas Physics and Astronomy Research Experiences for UndergraduatesNSFPhysics Section2025$460,000March 15, 2025February 29, 2028Hartwin Peelaersnsf.gov
REU Site: Research Experiences for Community College Students in Physics and AstronomyNSFPhysics Section2026$457,927May 1, 2026April 30, 2029Todd M Holdennsf.gov
REU Site: Berkeley SETI Research CenterNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2023$447,817March 1, 2023February 28, 2026Stephen Croftnsf.gov
CAREER: A Framework for Galaxy Formation Theory in the Era of Artificial IntelligenceNSFAstronomical Science Section2026$445,607August 1, 2026July 31, 2031Paul A Torreynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: The Evolution of Magnetic Complexity in Old Sun-like StarsNSFAstronomical Science Section2022$444,772September 1, 2022August 31, 2027Jennifer L van Sadersnsf.gov
REU Site: University of Hawaii Institute for AstronomyNSFAstronomical Science Section2026$429,454May 1, 2026April 30, 2028Roy R Galnsf.gov
REU Site: Astrophysics and Planetary Science at Cornell UniversityNSFAstronomical Science Section2023$425,202May 1, 2023April 30, 2027Alexander G Hayesnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: REU Site: Earth and Planetary Science and Astrophysics REU at the American Museum of Natural History in Collaboration with the City University of New YorkNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$425,132March 1, 2025February 29, 2028Denton S Ebelnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Galactic Archaeology from Careful Modeling of Old StarsNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2022$424,475September 1, 2022August 31, 2025Alexander P Jinsf.gov
The Emergence of Star Clusters: Insights from Artificial IntelligenceNSFAstronomical Science Section2024$421,175August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Daniela Calzettinsf.gov
REU Site: Computational and Data Intensive Astrophysics at the University of FloridaNSFAstronomical Science Section2024$417,188May 1, 2024April 30, 2027Desika T Narayanannsf.gov
REU Site: Frontier Research and Training in Astronomy for the 21st CenturyNSFAstronomical Science Section2023$409,117March 1, 2023February 28, 2027Shardha Jogeensf.gov
REU Site: Astronomy and Geoscience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Haystack ObservatoryNSFGEO - Core Programs2023$404,911September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Colin J Lonsdalensf.gov
Engaging the Public with Solar Eclipses Through Mini-GrantsNSFEducation Innovation & Translation Section2023$374,671October 1, 2023May 31, 2026Kevin B Marvelnsf.gov
REU Site: Berkeley SETI Research CenterNSFAstronomical Science Section2026$374,521May 1, 2026April 30, 2028Stephen Croftnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Understanding Compact Binary Formation With Gravitational Wave ObservationsNSFAstronomical Science Section2023$371,222September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Bangalore S Sathyaprakashnsf.gov
REU Site: NRAO/GBO Research Experience for UndergraduatesNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2022$366,446March 15, 2022February 29, 2024James Braatznsf.gov
REU Site: Wyoming AstronomyNSFAstronomical Science Section2026$365,468May 1, 2026April 30, 2029Michael S Brothertonnsf.gov
REU Site: Research in Radio/Radar Astronomy and Atmospheric Sciences at Arecibo ObservatoryNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2022$356,985April 1, 2022March 31, 2026Carlos M Padinnsf.gov
REU Site: Wyoming AstronomyNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2023$336,515April 15, 2023March 31, 2026Daniel A Dalensf.gov
REU SITE: Physics and Astrophysics at TCUNSFPhysics Section2026$334,351August 15, 2026July 31, 2029Hana Dobrovolnynsf.gov
REU Site: Astronomy and Planetary Science research in Flagstaff, ArizonaNSFAstronomical Science Section2024$310,323March 1, 2024February 28, 2027David E Trillingnsf.gov
REU Site: Computational and Data Science in AstrophysicsNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2022$309,730April 1, 2022March 31, 2025John M Blondinnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Galactic Archaeology from Careful Modeling of Old StarsNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2022$304,225September 1, 2022August 31, 2025Rana Ezzeddinensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Tracing the Evolution of the Largest Cosmic Structures and their Galaxy Constituents in the Distant UniverseNSFAstronomical Science Section2022$296,248September 1, 2022August 31, 2025Eric J Gawisernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: ACES Galactic Center Mass FlowNSFAstronomical Science Section2022$274,486September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Cara D Battersbynsf.gov
REU Site: Research Experience in Optical-Infrared Astronomy at NOIRLab in ChileNSFAstronomical Science Section2024$273,270September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Joan R Najitansf.gov
REU SITE: Physics and Astrophysics at TCUNSFPhysics Section2023$271,483April 1, 2023March 31, 2027Hana Dobrovolnynsf.gov
Fitting Masses of Milky Way Satellites with Milkyway@homeNSFAstronomical Science Section2024$260,250August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Heidi J Newbergnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: White Dwarfs in Binaries Across the H-R Diagram with the APOGEE-GALEX-Gaia CatalogNSFAstronomical Science Section2023$247,495September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Steven R Majewskinsf.gov
REU Site: Research Experiences in Astronomy for Undergraduate Students at the Maria Mitchell ObservatoryNSFAstronomical Science Section2024$230,639June 1, 2024May 31, 2027Geoffrey C Claytonnsf.gov
REU Site: Research Experiences in Astronomy for Undergraduate Students at the Maria Mitchell ObservatoryNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2022$208,689June 1, 2022May 31, 2024Regina Jorgensonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: A Tunable Astrophotonic Spectrometer with Adaptive Faint-Source ExtractionNSFAstronomical Science Section2022$188,000September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Aaron R Hawkinsnsf.gov
REU Site: Advancing Space Sciences through Undergraduate Research Experiences (ASSURE)NSFDivision of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences2022$154,299June 1, 2022May 31, 2023Matthew O Fillingimnsf.gov
REU Site: Educating a New Generation of Astronomers in the Golden Age of AstronomyNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2023$129,943June 15, 2023May 31, 2024Bahram Mobashernsf.gov
REU Site: Computational and Data Intensive Astrophysics at the University of FloridaNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2023$118,475May 1, 2023April 30, 2024Desika T Narayanannsf.gov
Conference: Coordination, Evaluation, and Support for Astronomy REU Sites (CEASARS)NSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2023$90,123March 1, 2023November 30, 2023Geraldine L Cochrannsf.gov
Conference: Coordination, Evaluation, and Support for Astronomy REU Sites (CEASARS)NSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2024$90,123October 15, 2023August 31, 2025Geraldine L Cochrannsf.gov
Conference: Zone of Convergence: Our Changing PlanetNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2023$60,190February 1, 2023January 31, 2024Timothy Spucknsf.gov
Conference: 23rd Annual Symposium of the NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral FellowsNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2024$57,010October 1, 2024September 30, 2025Jorge Morenonsf.gov
Conference: Teacher Workshop: Science and Technology Applied to Radio Signals (STARS)NSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2024$50,000August 1, 2024December 31, 2025John L Makousnsf.gov
Conference: 2025 Cal-Bridge Doctoral Scholars Summer InstituteNSFAstronomical Science Section2025$50,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2026Alexander L Rudolphnsf.gov
Astronomers for Planet Earth: Network and Tools for Climate ActionNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2023$49,993April 1, 2023March 31, 2025Charli M Sakarinsf.gov
Conference: Cal-Bridge Doctoral Scholars Summer Institute ConferenceNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2024$49,950July 15, 2024June 30, 2025Maria K Wimberlynsf.gov
Conference: 22nd Annual Symposium of the NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral FellowsNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2024$49,937November 1, 2023September 30, 2024Joseph Simonnsf.gov
Conference: 24th Annual Symposium of the NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral FellowsNSFAstronomical Science Section2025$49,649August 1, 2025July 31, 2026Maxwell Millar-Blanchaernsf.gov
Conference: Cal-Bridge Summer Institute Alumni ConferenceNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2023$49,375July 1, 2023June 30, 2024Maria K Wimberlynsf.gov
Conference: 25th Annual Symposium of the NSF Astronomy & Astrophysics Postdoctoral FellowsNSFAstronomical Science Section2026$49,152August 1, 2026July 31, 2027Enrico J Ramirez-Ruiznsf.gov
Conference: 21st Annual Symposium of the NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral FellowsNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2022$44,473September 1, 2022April 30, 2025Stella Offnernsf.gov
Total Eclipses in the Heart of TexasNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2023$42,356August 1, 2023July 31, 2025Lindsay Fullernsf.gov
Conference: Summer Program in Astrophysics 2025: Cool Frontiers: Exploring Dust and Ice in the CosmosNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2025$28,520November 1, 2024October 31, 2025Shazrene S Mohamednsf.gov
Broadening Engagement — A Spanish Language Astronomy Webinar SeriesNSFDivision Of Astronomical Sciences2022$27,005September 15, 2022April 30, 2024Nancy D Morrisonnsf.gov
Research Infrastructure: Enhancing the future of astrophysics in Puerto Rico with the 12-m antenna at AreciboNSFAstronomical Science Section2026$1September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Allison Smithnsf.gov

Organizations

OrganizationPlaceNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
University of ChicagoChicago, IL0$02$8.2 million
University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA0$04$1.8 million
Associated Universities, Inc.Vienna, VA0$03$1.6 million
University of FloridaGainesville, FL0$04$1.4 million
Northwestern University at ChicagoChicago, IL0$02$1.2 million
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI0$02$1 million
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT0$01$1 million
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA0$03$976,637
University of HawaiiHonolulu, HI0$02$874,226
Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT0$02$789,324
William Marsh Rice UniversityHouston, TX0$01$745,504
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA0$03$721,622
University of WyomingLaramie, WY0$02$701,983
University of Michigan at Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI0$01$659,356
Smithsonian Institution Astrophysical ObservatoryCambridge, MA0$01$612,492
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX0$02$605,834
Astronomical Society of the PacificSan Francisco, CA0$01$529,514
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT0$01$526,998
SETI InstituteMountain View, CA0$01$465,071
Southern Illinois University at CarbondaleCarbondale, IL0$01$465,000
Carnegie Institution of WashingtonWashington, DC0$01$462,324
Rochester Institute of TechRochester, NY0$01$462,122
University of Kansas Center for Research IncLawrence, KS0$01$460,000
CUNY Queensborough Community CollegeBayside, NY0$01$457,927
University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX0$02$453,590
Nantucket Maria Mitchell AssociationNantucket, MA0$02$439,328
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY0$01$425,202
American Museum Natural HistoryNew York, NY0$01$425,132
University of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MA0$01$421,175
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA0$01$404,911
Rutgers University New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ0$02$386,371
American Astronomical SocietyWashington, DC0$01$374,671
Pennsylvania State Univ University ParkUniversity Park, PA0$01$371,222
Universidad MetropolitanaSan Juan, PR0$01$356,985
Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ0$01$310,323
North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC0$01$309,730
University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT0$01$274,486
Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc.Tucson, AZ0$01$273,270
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy, NY0$01$260,250
University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA0$01$129,943
University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSBSan Bernardino, CA0$02$99,325
Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH0$01$90,123
Pomona CollegeClaremont, CA0$01$57,010
Concord UniversityAthens, WV0$01$50,000
University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA0$01$50,000
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA0$01$49,993
University of Colorado at BoulderBoulder, CO0$01$49,937
University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA0$01$49,649
University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX0$01$42,356
AavsoCambridge, MA0$01$27,005
University of Puerto Rico MayaguezMayaguez, PR0$01$1

Funding by fiscal year

Fiscal yearNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
20260$09$3,068,973
20250$014$4,320,321
20240$032$11,133,080
20230$024$8,812,559
20220$018$5,572,715

Open federal funding opportunities

From Grants.gov: notices that funded awards in this table, and open notices on the same agency and assistance listing.

Open opportunityNumberAgencyListingClosesAward ceilingWhy it matches
Geometric AnalysisPD-22-1265NSF47.049November 3, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
TopologyPD-22-1267NSF47.049November 3, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)26-512NSF47.049November 4, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants22-624NSF47.049November 16, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
Applied MathematicsPD-16-1266NSF47.049November 16, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
Plasma PhysicsPD-23-1242NSF47.049November 16, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)25-540NSF47.049November 17, 2026$2 millionSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
Computational MathematicsPD-16-1271NSF47.049December 1, 2026$1.2 millionSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
StatisticsPD-18-1269NSF47.049December 15, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure23-520NSF47.049January 21, 2027$1 millionSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (NSF SaTC)25-515NSF47.049January 25, 2027$1.2 millionSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)24-573NSF47.049January 26, 2027$1.5 millionSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure ProgramPD-20-1260NSF47.049February 2, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH (GCR)24-527NSF47.049February 8, 2027$3.6 millionSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-124-598NSF47.049February 8, 2027$20 millionSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (EFRI-2026/27): Wave-Based Computing ( EFRI-WBC)26-524NSF47.049February 11, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)26-506NSF47.049March 2, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL)24-586NSF47.049April 6, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows24-528NSF47.049April 13, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here
Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS)25-533NSF47.049April 14, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.049 as 74 awards here

Updated November 3, 2026. Read from NIH RePORTER ExPORTER and NSF Award Search. Published by NIH and NSF as U.S. government data. NIH awards are fiscal years 2021 to 2025 (NIH files published to 2026-07-09); NSF awards are fiscal years 2022 to 2026 (NSF files published to 2026-11-02). NIH amounts are the total cost of each fiscal year in the window; NSF amounts are the funds obligated in the window. Organizations are matched on the UEI. Open opportunities come from Grants.gov and match on agency and assistance listing number, and on the notice number NIH prints on an award. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.