Supports research on the diversity, systematics, distribution and evolutionary history of extant and extinct organisms, which may encompass a range of topics including phylogenetic comparative studies, biogeographic and exploratory biodiversity studies.
Supports research on the diversity, systematics, distribution and evolutionary history of extant and extinct organisms, which may encompass a range of topics including phylogenetic comparative studies, biogeographic and exploratory biodiversity studies.
Synopsis
NSF BIO supports research that advances understanding of the diversity, distribution, and evolutionary history of life on Earth. This research may encompass a broad range of topics and approaches ranging from exploratory biodiversity discovery and description to phylogenetic comparative studies. This also includes research on the identification, naming and classification of biodiversity. NSF BIO supports research that addresses fundamental questions such as: What kinds of organisms now live, or have lived, on Earth? How many have there been? How are they related? How can evolutionary history shed light on natural patterns and processes? Studies that document and describe the Earth’s poorly known biodiversity are welcome, as are those that revise existing taxonomy using modern methods and datasets and train the next generation of biodiversity scientists. Projects that develop new methods and theory are also supported.
Program contacts
For general inquiries, please contact SBSQuestions@nsf.gov.
| Name | Phone | Organization | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Chris Balakrishnan
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cbalakri@nsf.gov | (703) 292-2331 | BIO/DEB |
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Gordon Burleigh
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jgburlei@nsf.gov | (703) 292-8543 | |
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April M. Wright
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apwright@nsf.gov | (703) 292-2685 | BIO/DEB |