Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: August 15, 2025 | January 15, 2026 (annually thereafter)

Funding Amounts: Approx. $4,000,000 total annually; typical Senior Research Awards up to $120,000/year (max 3 years); CAREER minimum $400,000 (max 5 years); Scholars awards up to $75,000 (max 3 years)

Summary: Supports fundamental, theory-driven research and training in cultural anthropology to advance understanding of human social and cultural variability.

Key Information: Proposals must focus on advancing anthropological theory, not solely on applied outcomes.