High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology
ID: 314126Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$0 - $35K

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

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/314126

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf19570
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology," aimed at supporting innovative anthropological research that may be conducted under challenging circumstances. This program is designed to provide small awards to investigators seeking to assess the feasibility of high-risk research projects, which may otherwise struggle to secure funding due to their unconventional nature. With an estimated total program funding of $150,000 and an award ceiling of $35,000, the NSF anticipates making approximately five awards. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis, and interested applicants are encouraged to contact the cognizant NSF Program Director prior to submission for guidance on the appropriateness of their proposed work. For further details, applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov or visit the NSF Publication 19-570 online.

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