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Building Synthetic Microbial Communities for Biology, Mitigating Climate Change, Sustainability and Biotechnology (Synthetic Communities) | NSF 25-501

Microbes and communities of microbes have remarkable diversity, allowing them to flourish in environments all over the planet and in a variety of substrates and hosts. Given their relative importance to ecosystems around the world, to the economy and to...
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February 3, 2025
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Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships (EAR-PF) | NSF 25-500

The Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) awards postdoctoral fellowships to recent recipients of doctoral degrees to conduct an integrated program of independent research and professional development that address scientific questions within the scope of EAR's disciplinary portfolio. The program supports...
Posted September 25, 2007
Full Proposal Deadline:
January 14, 2025
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Geospace Cluster (AGS-GC) | PD 24-7789

The Geospace Cluster (GC) in the Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS) supports fundamental and solutions-oriented research, technology development and education related to the Earth's near-space environment (including the mesosphere, thermosphere, ionosphere, exosphere, magnetosphere and radiation belts) and the...
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Infrastructure Cluster (AGS-IC) | PD 24-7791

AGS Infrastructure Cluster   The Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS) Infrastructure Cluster (IC) is responsible for the oversight of facilities that enable research in the atmospheric and geospace sciences. The IC primarily oversee s the NSF National Center for Atmospheric...
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Atmosphere Cluster (AGS-AC) | PD 24-7790

The Atmosphere Cluster (AC) in the Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS) supports fundamental studies of atmospheric processes from the Earth’s surface to the stratosphere, and from timescales of nanoseconds to millennia. Core areas of research include the chemical, physical...
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NSF-UKRI/EPSRC Lead Agency Opportunity on Understanding and Exploiting Quantum Information in Chemical Systems | NSF 24-134

Invites collaborative U.S.-U.K. research proposals focused on advancing quantum information science in chemical systems, promoting transatlantic partnerships by allowing a single submission and merit review through a lead agency process.

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Safety, Security, and Privacy of Open-Source Ecosystems (Safe-OSE) | NSF 24-608

Supports efforts to address safety, security and privacy vulnerabilities in open-source ecosystems to enhance their resilience and ability to manage current and future risks.

Posted September 19, 2024
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January 14, 2025
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Special Guidelines for Submitting Joint Proposals under the Quad AI-ENGAGE Collaborative Research Opportunity | NSF 24-132

Invites multilateral research proposals from the U.S., Australia, India and Japan to advance innovation through critical technologies such as AI, robotics and sensing to empower farmers to tackle real-world challenges and increase crop yields and resilience.

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Use-Inspired Creativity Extension for the Bioeconomy (UICREX-Bioeconomy) | NSF 24-133

Invites current award recipients from select BIO and MPS Directorate programs to request extended funding for high-risk biotechnology and bioeconomy-related research with significant potential for commercial translation and impact on the U.S. bioeconomy.

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Advancing Research at the intersection of Biology and Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) | NSF 24-131

Encourages proposals that advance biological research through use of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) or through development of AI/ML methods using biological data and systems in areas supported by the four Divisions of the BIO Directorate.

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ECosystem for Leading Innovation in Plasma Science and Engineering (ECLIPSE): Special Focus on PFAS and Microelectronics | NSF 24-130

Encourages interdisciplinary research proposals using plasma science and engineering to address two critical challenges: removing persistent environmental pollutants known as PFAS and developing novel, more efficient methods for microelectronics fabrication.

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Molecular Foundations for Biotechnology (MFB) | NSF 24-607

Supports collaborative high-risk, high-reward projects to develop cutting-edge tools and methods that advance RNA biological research and biotechnology for applications across various sectors, including agriculture, energy and global health.

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December 16, 2024
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Multilateral Partnerships Leveraging Excellence (MultiPLEx) | PD 24-7298

Supports international multilateral research partnerships that address urgent global challenges by leveraging diverse expertise from countries outside the U.S., focusing on advancing research and understanding of effective multilateral collaboration.

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Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems (POSE) | NSF 24-606

Supports new managing organizations to catalyze distributed, community-driven development and growth of open-source ecosystems.

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January 14, 2025
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NSF ANR Chemistry Lead Agency Opportunity on Sustainable Chemistry: Catalysis with Earth-Abundant Elements | NSF 24-129

Encourages U.S.-French collaborative research proposals to develop sustainable catalysts and catalytic strategies using earth-abundant elements, focusing on organometallic catalysis, organocatalysis, and photocatalysis.

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Cultural Anthropology Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (CA-DDRIG) | NSF 24-605

Supports doctoral research aimed at understanding patterns, causes and consequences of human social and cultural variation, including research that has implications for confronting anthropogenic problems.

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January 15, 2025
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Post-Baccalaureate Research and Training (PBRT) in the Biological Sciences Supplemental Funding Opportunity | NSF 24-128

Encourages supplemental funding requests to support research and training opportunities for post-baccalaureate students who wish to engage in research or pursue a career in STEM but have faced barriers to gaining experience as an undergraduate student.

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Research Coordination Network for the National Discovery Cloud for Climate (RCN-NDCC) | NSF 24-126

Encourages proposals to establish a national network of professionals focused on fostering new connections and partnerships among award recipients of this initiative, including computer scientists, cyberinfrastructure developers and climate researchers.

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NSF and the Romanian Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding (UEFISCDI) Lead Agency Opportunity in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences | NSF 24-125

Encourages international collaboration in mathematical and physical sciences by enabling U.S. and Romanian researchers to submit a single proposal for joint review, thus streamlining the research process.

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Ethical and Responsible Research (ER2) | NSF 24-604

Supports projects that promote, improve and disseminate responsible and ethical research practices in STEM fields, focusing on individual, organizational and cultural factors influencing ethical conduct across career stages and research environments.

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January 23, 2025
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Biomedical Research Initiative for Next-Gen BioTechnologies - SynBio Control (BRING SynBio) | NSF 24-603

Supports projects aimed at advancing synthetic and engineering biology research and translating these findings into early-stage biomedical technologies through an NSF-NIH collaboration.

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Full Proposal Deadline:
December 4, 2024
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Discovery Research PreK-12 Program Resource Center on Transformative Education Research and Translation (DRK-12 RC) | NSF 24-602

Supports collaboration, knowledge translation and capacity-building in applied STEM education research by connecting diverse stakeholders, providing technical support, disseminating resources and promoting the impacts of DRK-12 program-funded projects.

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Full Proposal Deadline:
February 28, 2025
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NSF 75th Anniversary: NSF STEM Day | NSF 24-122

Invites current AISL and ITEST award recipients to request supplemental funding for in-person STEM programming and activities that highlight NSF-funded informal STEM learning experiences to commemorate NSF’s 75th anniversary on May 10, 2025.

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Neurobiology in Changing Ecosystems (NiCE) | NSF 24-121

Invites proposals that apply new, integrative approaches to understand molecular, biophysical, cellular and circuit-level neural processes underlying adaptation and resilience in response to changing environments organisms face due to anthropogenic activity.

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Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) | NSF 24-601

Supports research and practice in informal STEM learning settings, with a focus on engaging diverse audiences, increasing STEM participation and fostering a sense of belonging, particularly for historically excluded and underrepresented groups.

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Full Proposal Deadline:
January 8, 2025