Perception, Action & Cognition
ID: 45817Type: Posted
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National Science Foundation (NSF)

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
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Perception, Action & Cognition" aimed at supporting innovative research related to human perceptual, motor, and cognitive processes. The program encourages proposals that utilize a variety of methodologies, including computational modeling, and emphasizes the importance of studying human behavior in realistic scenarios with diverse subject populations. With an estimated total program funding of $7.3 million and approximately 35 awards expected, interested applicants must submit their proposals by February 3, 2025. For further inquiries or to confirm the appropriateness of proposed research, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

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