Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PD-23-7236
NSF Biophotonics Research Grant Program Solicitation
Buyer
National Science Foundation
Posted
February 24, 2024
Identifier
PD-23-7236
NAICS
541715, 541714, 541713
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for its Biophotonics research grant program, targeting innovative engineering research in photonics for medicine, biology, and biotechnology. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Scope of Research: - Fundamental engineering research in biophotonics - Focus areas include nanophotonics, optogenetics, neurophotonics, deep tissue imaging (NIR-II window), macromolecule markers, low coherence sensing, and minimally invasive diagnostics/therapies - Funding Details: - Typical awards support up to three years for unsolicited proposals - Five-year awards available for Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) proposals - Funding generally covers one graduate student or equivalent and up to one month of PI time per year - Requirements: - Proposals must demonstrate novelty, transformative potential, and significant societal or industrial impact - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors are requested; this is a research grant opportunity - Notable Exclusions: - No procurement of commercial products or services - No named OEMs or vendors - Place of Performance: - U.S. National Science Foundation (federal office)
Description
The Biophotonics program, part of the Engineering Biology and Health cluster at the U.S. National Science Foundation, focuses on research in photonics principles, engineering, and technology relevant to medicine, biology, and biotechnology. It aims to advance fundamental engineering research in photonics to develop new technologies for medical diagnostics and therapies, including areas such as nanophotonics, optogenetics, and neurophotonics. The program supports proposals that demonstrate novelty, transformative potential, and societal or industrial impact, with funding generally up to three years for unsolicited proposals and up to five years for CAREER proposals. Proposals for conferences, workshops, and supplements are also encouraged with prior discussion.