Biomechanics and Mechanobiology
ID: 306171Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$5K - $400K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/306171

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13523
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Biomechanics and Mechanobiology," aimed at supporting transformative research in engineering biomechanics and mechanobiology. Proposals must include a clear biological and mechanics component, focusing on the mechanical behavior of living systems, and may involve theoretical, computational, or experimental approaches. This program is significant for advancing our understanding of biological mechanics and its applications in engineering science, with funding amounts ranging from $5,000 to $400,000, and proposals accepted at any time. Interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance and further details can be found at the provided NSF program description link.

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