INTRODUCTION
The National Security Agency Mathematical Sciences Program (MSP) funds high quality mathematical research in the areas of Algebra, Number Theory, Discrete Mathematics, Probability, and Statistics. The program had its beginning in 1987 under the auspices of Lieutenant General William E. Odom, Director NSA. Our current policy is that we do not support research in cryptology.
The MSP program offers four types of grants: the Young Investigators Grant, the Standard Grant, the Senior Investigators Grant, and the Conferences, Workshops, and Special Situations Grant. These four categories are discussed separately on this website and sample title pages for each are included. Sample budget pages for research grants and conference grants may also be found on the website. NSA is particularly interested in providing modest summer salary grants for promising young investigators.
The intent of the NSA MSP is to be flexible when possible. For proposals that do not exactly meet the guidelines or scope of the program, call the Program Director at (301) 688-0400 to discuss your ideas.
AREAS OF INTEREST
The NSA MSP is interested in supporting self-directed research in the following areas of mathematics: Algebra, Number Theory, Discrete Mathematics, Probability, and Statistics. We are especially interested in supporting research in pure mathematics that relates to the underlying theory, development, analysis, implementation, and application of mathematical algorithms in these areas. Interested individuals can pursue funding through two different programs: