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Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO)

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) supports research and education that advances understanding of all forms of life at all scales โ€” from cells to ecosystems and across space and time. 

Recent funding opportunities

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Next Required Due Date: July 14, 2025
Posted April 10, 2025
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Next Required Due Date: June 20, 2025
Posted March 13, 2025
Program
Next Required Due Date: April 8, 2026
Posted January 6, 2025
Program
Next Required Due Date: March 2, 2026
Posted November 6, 2024

Explore BIO

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Division of Biological Infrastructure (BIO/DBI)

Invests in the innovation and capacity-building of cutting-edge research infrastructure for fundamental biological science including human capital, technologies, institutes and centers and mid- to large-scale facilities.

Upcoming events

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