Biology Integration Institutes
ID: 344223Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$15M - $0

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/344223

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23511
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Biology Integration Institutes," aimed at fostering collaborative research across multiple biological disciplines. This initiative seeks to address the fragmentation within biology by encouraging teams of researchers to explore integrative questions that span various scales of biological organization, from molecular to ecosystem levels, while also developing innovative training programs for future scientists. With an estimated total program funding of $10 million and an award floor of $15 million, the NSF anticipates making approximately five awards, with proposals due by February 18, 2025. Interested applicants can find more information and support by contacting grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov or visiting the NSF publication at http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23511.

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