Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime

Funding Amounts: Up to $35,000 per award; typical duration 1 year; approx. $150,000 total program funding annually

Summary: Supports high-risk, exploratory research in biological anthropology and archaeology, especially pilot or feasibility studies facing unusual circumstances or time constraints.

Key Information: Investigators must contact an NSF Program Director before submitting a proposal.