Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #23-578
NSF Solicitation for Biological Research Infrastructure Innovation Grants
Buyer
National Science Foundation
Posted
April 21, 2023
Identifier
23-578
NAICS
541715, 541714
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for its Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research Program to advance research infrastructure in the biological sciences. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Biological Sciences - Scope of Opportunity: - Solicitation for research proposals to design, develop, or adapt novel or significantly improved research tools and methods - Focus areas include Bioinformatics, Instrumentation, and Research Methods - Eligible Applicants: - U.S.-based non-profit, non-academic organizations (e.g., museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies) - Accredited institutions of higher education - Funding Details: - Individual awards range from $300,000 to $800,000 - Total expected funding is $18,000,000 for approximately 40 awards - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or vendors; proposals should address research infrastructure development - Emphasis on broad applicability to the biological research community - Notable Requirements: - Proposals involving international branch campuses must justify the need for performance outside the U.S. - Projects must demonstrate potential for significant impact on biological research infrastructure
Description
The Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research Program supports research to design novel or greatly improved research tools and methods that advance contemporary biology in any research area supported by the Directorate for Biological Sciences at NSF. The program focuses on research infrastructure broadly applicable to researchers in Bioinformatics, Instrumentation, and Research Methods. Projects are expected to develop novel infrastructure, significantly redesign existing infrastructure, or adapt existing infrastructure in novel ways, with significant application to biological science questions and potential use by a community of researchers beyond a single team.