Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: February 2, 2026 (Full proposals; every other year)
Funding Amounts: $500,000–$2,000,000 per award; ~$6,000,000 total funding; 5–7 anticipated awards
Summary: Supports research on designing and constructing synthetic cells or cell-like systems to advance basic science, evolutionary questions, and novel biotechnology, with integration of social, ethical, and safety considerations.
Key Information: Proposals must address social, ethical, and biosafety issues as an integral project component.