Leading Culture Change Through Professional Societies of Biology
ID: 337083Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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/337083

Additional Information

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

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Leading Culture Change Through Professional Societies of Biology" aimed at advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the biological sciences. This program seeks proposals from non-profit organizations, professional societies, and institutions of higher education that can leverage their unique positions to foster culture change within the discipline, addressing systemic inequities and promoting a more inclusive environment for diverse scientists. With an estimated total program funding of $12 million, the NSF anticipates awarding approximately 14 grants, with individual awards ranging from $500,000 to $2 million. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by July 1, 2025, and can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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