Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: January 23, 2026 (Preliminary Proposal) | August 3, 2026 (Full Proposal, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: Up to $90,000 per year, maximum $450,000 over 5 years; up to 8 new awards annually
Summary: Supports decadal-scale research to generate long-term data addressing major questions in evolutionary biology, ecology, and ecosystem science.
Key Information: Preliminary proposal required; only invited applicants may submit full proposals.