Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: January 16, 2023 (window opens) | January 26, 2023 (window closes) | July 20, 2023 (window opens) | July 31, 2023 (window closes) | January 20, 2024 (window opens) | January 31, 2024 (window closes) | July 20, 2026 (window opens) | July 30, 2026 (window closes) | January 20, 2027 (window opens) | January 31, 2027 (window closes)

Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding $4M–$5M annually; typical research awards $200,000–$600,000 over 3 years; up to 40 awards/year.

Summary: Supports basic research advancing knowledge of human and primate evolution, biological variation, and the interaction of biology, behavior, and culture.

Key Information: Submission windows are annual; one proposal per PI/co-PI per window; declined proposals require a 1-year wait and substantial revision for resubmission.