Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences

Genes and Genome Systems

Description

The Genes and Genome Systems Cluster is located within the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) and supports studies on genomes and genetic mechanisms in all organisms, whether prokaryote, eukaryote, phage, or virus. Proposals on the structure, maintenance, expression, transfer, and stability of genetic information in DNA, RNA, and proteins and how those processes are regulated are appropriate. Areas of interest include genome organization, molecular and cellular evolution, replication, recombination, repair, and vertical and lateral transmission of heritable information. Of equal interest are the processes that mediate and regulate gene expression, such as chromatin structure, epigenetic phenomena, transcription, RNA processing, editing and degradation, and translation. The use of innovative in vivo and/or in vitro approaches, including biochemical, physiological, genetic, genomic, and/or computational methods, is encouraged, as is research at the interfaces of biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics and computer science, and engineering.

This cluster includes the scientific themes of eukaryotic genetics (contact: Susan Porter Ridley, Program Director, 703-292-8439, sridley@nsf.gov), microbial genetics (contact: Patrick Dennis, Program Director, 703-292-8441, pdennis@nsf.gov), and gene expression (contact: Joanne Tornow, Program Director, 703-292-8441, jtornow@nsf.gov).

Due Dates

Proposals must be submitted by the following date(s):

• Full Proposal Target Date(s):
  January 12, annually
  July 12, annually

Primary Program Contact

Joanne S. Tornow
Program Director
Rm. 655 S
Phone: (703) 292-8441,
Fax: (703) 292-9061,
Email: jtornow@nsf.gov

Eligibility Information

Standard eligibility criteria as defined in the Grant Proposal Guide apply to this program. There are no additional limitations.

Award Information

Estimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.

Proposal Preparation Instructions

• Full proposals: Standard Preparation Guidelines
  • Standard GPG Guidelines apply.

Budgetary Information

This program adheres to the budget definition and preparation instructions described in the Grant Proposal Guide and has no additional requirements or limitations.

Cost Sharing is not required.

Proposal Review Information

• Merit Review Criteria: National Science Board approved criteria apply.

Award Administration Information

• Award Conditions: Standard NSF award conditions apply.
• Reporting Requirements: Standard NSF reporting requirements apply.

Related Information

Links:

• BIO Directorate Home Page
• MCB Division Home Page

Program Description Number: PD 04-1112