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Annual deadlines: August 15 and February 15 each year. Next: Aug 17 2026 and Feb 16 2027.
The Biological Oceanography program is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds research in biological oceanography and marine ecology across environments ranging from estuarine systems to the open ocean. The program supports investigations into the abundance, distribution, diversity, and ecological roles of marine organisms, as well as their interactions with physical, chemical, and geological ocean processes.
Eligible applicants include U.S. researchers at academic institutions and other organizations; all proposals must comply with NSF's Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and updated research security requirements effective July 2025. Award amounts vary by project scope. The next proposal deadline is August 17, 2026.
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Biological Oceanography (BioOce) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Biological Oceanography (BioOce) NSF's implementation of the revised 2 CFR NSF Financial Assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements) made on or after October 1, 2024, will be subject to the applicable set of award conditions, dated October 1, 2024, available on the NSF website .
These terms and conditions are consistent with the revised guidance specified in the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024.
Important information for proposers All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements.
Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.
Updates to NSF Research Security Policies On July 10, 2025, NSF issued an Important Notice providing updates to the agency's research security policies, including a research security training requirement, Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program annual certification requirement, prohibition on Confucius institutes and an updated FFDR reporting and submission timeline.
Supports research in biological oceanography and marine ecology in environments ranging from estuarine and coastal systems to the deep sea and the Great Lakes. Supports research in biological oceanography and marine ecology in environments ranging from estuarine and coastal systems to the deep sea and the Great Lakes.
The Biological Oceanography Program supports fundamental research in biological oceanography and marine ecology in environments ranging from estuarine, coastal, and open ocean systems to the deep sea, as well as in the Great Lakes.
Proposals submitted to the Program must have a compelling context in population, community, or ecosystem ecology or oceanography, as well as address topics that will contribute significantly to the understanding of marine or Great Lakes ecosystems.
The Program supports interdisciplinary research and often co-reviews and co-funds projects with various programs in the Division of Ocean Sciences and the Directorate of Biological Sciences (BIO), among others. Details on research topics funded by the Program, including supplements, RAPIDS, and EAGERS, can be found by selecting the link under Related URLS titled: “Additional Program Information.
” To view research projects funded by the Program select the link below titled “What Has Been Funded (Recent Awards Made Through This Program, with Abstracts).
” September 19, 2023 - Biological Oceanography Office Hours Additional program resources Additional Program Information (Research Interests, Multi-disciplinary Programs, Community Planning, Supplements, Submisson Tips) Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE) Sample and Data Policy GEO Policies for Resubmitting Declined Proposals Guidance on proposals with ship time Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) Division of Ocean Sciences (GEO/OCE)
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Universities and research institutions; proposals must address population, community, or ecosystem ecology contributing to marine or Great Lakes ecosystem understanding. Consult NSF PAPPG for full eligibility. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is August 17, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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