Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: February 1, 2024 | February 1, 2026 (anticipated, every other year thereafter)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding approx. $6,000,000; individual awards range from $500,000 to $2,000,000.
Summary: Supports research to design synthetic cells and cell-like systems for fundamental biology, evolutionary research, and innovative biotechnology applications.
Key Information: Proposals must address social, ethical, and safety issues as an integrated project component.