Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime | July 23, 2025 (CAREER)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: ~$100,000/year (1–3 years); up to $200,000/year for multi-institution projects; CAREER awards: 5 years
Summary: Supports fundamental engineering research in cellular and biochemical processes to advance biomanufacturing technologies for therapeutic, biochemical, and biotechnology industries.
Key Information: Strongly encourages interdisciplinary, innovative, and transformative proposals; CAREER proposals due annually in July.