Synopsis
The U.S. National Science Foundation's Directorate for Biological Sciences (NSF BIO) Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core) funding opportunity supports foundational and interdisciplinary research projects that expand knowledge of biology at any level of organization, from the molecular to the biome scale. We accept proposals that cover scientific topics associated with legacy programs historically supported by NSF BIO and proposals that explore new areas of biological sciences.
BIO Core funds single- and multi-investigator awards. The portfolio of awards is anticipated to include a range of budgets and durations, including exploratory projects of smaller scope and long-horizon projects that benefit from longer-term commitment. BIO Core awards are subject to the availability of funds.
Program contacts
Inquiries regarding this solicitation can sent to the following:
Foundations of Life (bio-fl@nsf.gov): Exploring natural or synthetic molecules, cells and tissues, and the physiology of living things
Living Systems (bio-ls@nsf.gov): Understanding how species evolve, interact, and shape Earth’s ecosystems
Bioinnovation and Infrastructure (bio-bi@nsf.gov): Investigating the functional genomic complexity of life and developing the tools, data, and technologies to drive biological discovery
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Foundations of Life
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bio-fl@nsf.gov |
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Living Systems
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bio-ls@nsf.gov |
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Bioinnovation and Infrastructure
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bio-bi@nsf.gov |