Biological Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards
This grant supports research on human and primate evolution, biological diversity, and interactions between biology, behavior, and culture in various settings and time scales.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: January 26, 2023 | July 31, 2023 | January 31, 2024 | July 30, 2026 | January 31, 2027
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding $5,000,000; typical awards $200,000–$600,000 (3 years); 20–40 awards/year.
Summary: Supports basic research on human and primate evolution, biological variation, and biocultural interactions, advancing knowledge in biological anthropology.
Description
This program supports faculty-level research advancing scientific understanding of biological diversity, evolution, and adaptation in humans and primate relatives. Projects may span molecular to ecosystem levels and use field, laboratory, or computational methods. The program encourages interdisciplinary approaches, ethical research practices, and broader impacts such as STEM participation and outreach. A range of proposal types is supported, including standard research, conferences, training (Scholars), community-engaged research, and supplements for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate research experiences.
