Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research
Supporting novel research tools and methods for biological sciences, the Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research Program advances Bioinformatics, Instrumentation, and Research Methods to enhance researchers' abilities in manipulating, controlling, analyzing, and measuring biological systems.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$800,000 per award; approx. $16–18M total program funding; 20–40 awards expected
Summary: Supports the development of novel or significantly improved research tools, methods, and infrastructure to advance biological sciences across bioinformatics, instrumentation, and research methods.
Description
This program supports research focused on designing novel or greatly improved research tools and methods that advance contemporary biology in any area supported by the NSF Directorate for Biological Sciences. The program targets infrastructure that is broadly applicable to the research community, specifically in the areas of Bioinformatics, Instrumentation, and Research Methods.
Projects may develop new infrastructure, significantly redesign existing infrastructure, or adapt current infrastructure in innovative ways. Proposals must demonstrate significant relevance to biological science questions and have the potential for use by a broader research community beyond a single team. High-risk/high-reward proposals are encouraged, and projects should clearly articulate their innovative aspects and anticipated impact.
Proposals focused primarily on human disease, clinical, or drug design research are not eligible. The program also emphasizes broadening participation in STEM and expects applicants to address broader impacts and dissemination plans.
