Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases
ID: 355716Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$2M - $3M

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/355716

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24592
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases," aimed at supporting research on the ecological, evolutionary, organismal, and social drivers influencing the transmission dynamics of infectious diseases. Proposals must focus on the quantitative, mathematical, or computational understanding of pathogen transmission dynamics, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration among various fields such as ecology, epidemiology, and social sciences to enhance predictive capabilities in infectious disease control. With an estimated total program funding of $32 million, individual awards will range from $1.5 million to $3 million, and proposals are due by November 20, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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