Biological Anthropology Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
Supporting doctoral research in biological anthropology to advance understanding of human and primate evolution, diversity, and interactions, with a focus on interdisciplinary methods and societal impacts.
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Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: January 16, 2023 – January 26, 2023 | July 20, 2023 – July 31, 2023 | January 20, 2024 – January 31, 2024 | July 20 – July 31, Annually | January 20 – January 31, Annually
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 in direct costs per award (indirect costs additional); typical duration up to 24 months; 25–40 awards/year; total program funding $600,000–$800,000/year.
Summary: Supports dissertation research by doctoral students in biological anthropology to advance knowledge of human and primate evolution, variation, and biology-culture interactions.
Key Information: Proposals must be submitted by the dissertation advisor on behalf of the student; doctoral students may apply twice and receive only one award.
Description
This program provides funding to support dissertation research conducted by doctoral students in biological anthropology. The goal is to advance understanding of the processes shaping biological diversity in humans and primates—living and fossil—by supporting fundamental research on evolution, variation, and the interplay between biology, behavior, and culture. Projects may use diverse methods (field, laboratory, computational) and address multiple scales and timeframes. The program also encourages broader impacts, including STEM participation, outreach, and societal benefits. Awards are intended to supplement dissertation projects, not cover their full cost.
