This funding opportunity supports foundational and interdisciplinary research in biological sciences across all levels of organization, from molecular to biome scale. It accepts proposals covering legacy NSF BIO topics and new areas, funding single- and multi-investigator projects with a range of budgets and durations, including exploratory and long-term studies. Eligible applicants include US-based non-profit research organizations, accredited institutions of higher education, and federally recognized tribal nations.
Eligible applicants include US-based non-profit non-academic organizations linked to research or education, accredited US institutions of higher education, and federally recognized American Indian or Alaska Native tribes.