Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: January 15, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | August 15, 2026 (annually thereafter)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding approx. $4,000,000 per year; typical Senior Research Awards up to $120,000/year (max 36 months); other tracks have distinct ceilings.
Summary: Supports fundamental, theory-driven research in cultural anthropology to advance empirical understanding of human social and cultural variability.