Technical innovations flourish through a symbiotic relationship between academia and industry.
The mathematical sciences provide the foundation for the scientific progress that generates technical innovations. It is in the national interest to provide more opportunities for mathematical scientists to have the experience of conducting research in an industrial environment and for industrial scientists to return periodically to academia, to acquire new knowledge, and to move it efficiently into technology. To be eligible for support, the students must be citizens, nationals, or lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens as of the date of the award. The awardee institution must cost share salary over and above the NSF funded six month salary amount. The awardee institution must cost share any student support over and above the NSF-funded support.