Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: January 16, 2023 – January 26, 2023 | July 20, 2023 – July 31, 2023 | January 20, 2024 – January 31, 2024 | July 20 – July 31, Annually | January 20 – January 31, Annually

Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 in direct costs per award (indirect costs additional); typical duration up to 24 months; 25–40 awards/year; total program funding $600,000–$800,000/year.

Summary: Supports dissertation research by doctoral students in biological anthropology to advance knowledge of human and primate evolution, variation, and biology-culture interactions.

Key Information: Proposals must be submitted by the dissertation advisor on behalf of the student; doctoral students may apply twice and receive only one award.