Leading Culture Change Through Professional Societies of Biology
ID: 359320Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$500K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

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/359320

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf22542
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    Description

    The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Leading Culture Change Through Professional Societies of Biology" aimed at advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the biological sciences. This program seeks proposals from non-profit organizations, professional societies, and institutions of higher education to leverage their unique capabilities in fostering culture change that supports a diverse community of biologists. The initiative recognizes the urgent need for systemic change in the culture of biological sciences, which has historically excluded various demographics, and aims to implement evidence-based strategies to create inclusive norms and practices. The total funding available for this program is $12 million, with individual awards ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, and the deadline for proposal submissions is June 7, 2025. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

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