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Division of Biological Infrastructure (BIO/DBI)

The U.S. National Science Foundation Division of Biological Infrastructure (DBI) supports the development and enhancement of biological research infrastructure, including human capital, technologies and institutes and centers.

Recent funding opportunities

Program
Next Required Due Date: March 2, 2026
Posted November 6, 2024
Dear Colleague Letter
Next Required Due Date: See letter for details
Posted May 2, 2024
Dear Colleague Letter
Next Required Due Date: See letter for details
Posted May 1, 2024
Dear Colleague Letter
Next Required Due Date: See letter for details
Posted March 18, 2024

Upcoming events

Q&As and information sessions
Please join the NSF Directorate for Biological Sciences for a virtual office hour on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at 1 p.m. Eastern time.