Cultural Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards
ID: 347705Type: Posted
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Buyer

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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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/347705

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23581
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Cultural Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards, aimed at supporting fundamental research and training in cultural anthropology. The program seeks proposals that enhance understanding of human social and cultural variability through various methodologies, including ethnographic research, surveys, and computational modeling, with a focus on generating new theoretical knowledge rather than immediate practical applications. With an estimated total funding of $4 million and approximately 40 awards expected, interested applicants can submit proposals until August 15, 2024. For further inquiries, contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov or visit the additional information page at http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23581.

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