Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $300,000 to $800,000; estimated total program funding is $18 million; 20–40 awards expected.
Summary: Supports the development of novel or significantly improved research tools and methods to advance contemporary biology in any area supported by NSF's Directorate for Biological Sciences.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; open to U.S. IHEs and qualified nonprofits; proposals must have broad applicability and potential for community-wide impact.