Division of Mathematical Sciences

The U.S. National Science Foundation Division of Mathematical Sciences supports research in theoretical and applied mathematics and statistics. From weather forecasting to cryptography, mathematical sciences are crucial to everyday society and play an essential role in the innovation engine that drives the U.S. economy, strengthens national security and enhances quality of life. DMS fosters interdisciplinary partnerships across all fields of science, engineering and technology and cultivates a diverse community of researchers and students to build the next generation of mathematics professionals. The division promotes foundational research in emerging mathematical sciences required to advance future discoveries in biomedicine, climate resilience, artificial intelligence, digital security and more.