[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov/)

Proposals accepted anytime

No specified minimum or maximum; award sizes and durations vary by project scope.

Supports fundamental research in biological oceanography and marine ecology, focusing on relationships among aquatic organisms and their environments in oceans and the Great Lakes.

--- ## Description The Biological Oceanography Program of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) funds fundamental research on the interactions among aquatic organisms and their environments in the oceans and the Great Lakes. The program supports studies ranging from populations to ecosystems and encourages interdisciplinary projects, including those that involve collaboration with other NSF Ocean Sciences (OCE) or Biological Sciences (BIO) programs. Research topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the dynamics of marine and Great Lakes ecosystems, organismal biology, community structure, biogeochemical cycles, and the impacts of environmental change on aquatic life. Projects can address estuarine, coastal, or deep-sea systems, and may involve field, laboratory, theoretical, or modeling approaches. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals accepted anytime --- ## Funding Amount - No specific award ceiling or floor is stated. - Funding levels and durations are determined by the scope and needs of the proposed project. - Cost sharing or matching is **not required**. --- ## Eligibility - The program is **unrestricted**; open to all qualified applicants, including: - Institutions of higher education - Nonprofit organizations - For-profit organizations - State, local, and tribal governments - Other public and private entities - Applicants should consult the [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) for detailed eligibility and submission requirements. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the current [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1). - Submission is through [Research.gov](https://www.research.gov/) or [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/). - There are no fixed deadlines; proposals may be submitted at any time. - Proposals should clearly describe the research objectives, methodologies, anticipated outcomes, and broader impacts. --- ## Additional Information - The program encourages interdisciplinary and collaborative research. - Supplements, RAPID, and EAGER proposals are considered in addition to standard research proposals. - For guidance on research topics, submission tips, and community planning, see [Additional Program Information](http://www.nsf.gov/geo/oce/programs/biores.jsp#Info). - Indirect cost reimbursement is subject to the NSF's standard policy; see [NSF Indirect Cost Rate Policy](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/document/indirect-cost-rate). --- ## External Links - [NSF Program Description PD-98-1650](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=11696) - [Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359288) - [Browse Recent Awards](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/advancedSearchResult?ProgEleCode=165000&BooleanElement=Any&BooleanRef=Any&ActiveAwards=true#results) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) - [Program Officer for Biological Oceanography](http://www.nsf.gov/geo/oce/programs/PD%20Announcement.jsp) - [Frequently Asked Questions on Target Dates](https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf21010) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Karl D. Castillo | [kcastill@nsf.gov](mailto:kcastill@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-8988 | | Jayne Gardiner | [jgardine@nsf.gov](mailto:jgardine@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-4828 | | Joaquin Martinez Martinez| [jmartine@nsf.gov](mailto:jmartine@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-8163 | | Cynthia L. Suchman | [csuchman@nsf.gov](mailto:csuchman@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-2092 | | Daniel Thornhill | [dthornhi@nsf.gov](mailto:dthornhi@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-8143 | | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | | ---

Biological Oceanography

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