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"NSF Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
NSF Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). Supports foundational and interdisciplinary research projects that expand knowledge of biology at any level of organization, from the molecular to the biome scale. This includes research on molecular biophysics.
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Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core) Important information for proposers and award recipients All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in the funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements .
All NSF grants and cooperative agreements are subject to the applicable set of NSF award terms and conditions . NSF has updated its research security policies for NSF funded projects. Supports foundational and interdisciplinary research that advances understanding of biology across all levels of organization, from molecules and cells to organisms, ecosystems and biomes.
Supports foundational and interdisciplinary research that advances understanding of biology across all levels of organization, from molecules and cells to organisms, ecosystems and biomes.
The U.S. National Science Foundation's Directorate for Biological Sciences (NSF BIO) Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core) funding opportunity supports foundational and interdisciplinary research projects that expand knowledge of biology at any level of organization, from the molecular to the biome scale.
We accept proposals that cover scientific topics associated with legacy programs historically supported by NSF BIO and proposals that explore new areas of biological sciences. BIO Core funds single- and multi-investigator awards. The portfolio of awards is anticipated to include a range of budgets and durations, including exploratory projects of smaller scope and long-horizon projects that benefit from longer-term commitment.
BIO Core awards are subject to the availability of funds. Inquiries regarding this solicitation can sent to the following: Foundations of Life ( bio-fl@nsf. gov ) : Exploring natural or synthetic molecules, cells and tissues, and the physiology of living things Living Systems ( bio-ls@nsf.
gov ) : Understanding how species evolve, interact, and shape Earth’s ecosystems Bioinnovation and Infrastructure ( bio-bi@nsf.
gov ) : Investigating the functional genomic complexity of life and developing the tools, data, and technologies to drive biological discovery Bioinnovation and Infrastructure Funded as part of this Program Bioinnovation and Infrastructure (BI) Cellular Dynamics and Function Designing Synthetic Cells and Cellular Components (Designer Cells) Enabling Discovery Through Genomics (EDGE) Evolutionary Processes (EP) Leveraging Innovations From Evolution (LIFE) Physiological and Structural Systems (PSS) Plant Genome Research (PGRP) Population & Community Ecology (PCE) Systematics & Biodiversity Science (SBS) Systems and Synthetic Biology Tool Development for Molecular and Cell Biology (Tools4Cells) Additional program resources Unleashing a new age of AI-enabled scientific discovery through the Genesis Mission Advancing Research at the intersection of Biology and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) NSF-NIST Scholars in Residence Opportunity for NSF Researchers to Participate in BioMADE Project Calls as Part of an Integrated Project Team Advancing Plant Transformation International: U.S.-Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF) Collaboration/NSF-BSF Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to single and multi-investigators. Proposals that cover scientific topics associated with legacy programs historically supported by NSF BIO and proposals that explore new areas of biological sciences. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was August 21, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
NSF Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core) is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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