Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: January 23, 2026 (Preliminary proposals) | August 3, 2026 (Full proposals, by invitation only)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$5,000,000 per award; estimated total program funding is $72,000,000 annually
Summary: Supports fundamental research on populations, species, communities, and ecosystems across evolutionary and ecological scales.
Key Information: Preliminary proposal required; full proposals by invitation only; submission limits apply per PI/co-PI.