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NSF Developmental Sciences Program: Basic Research Grant Solicitation

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for its Developmental Sciences program, which funds basic research to advance understanding of human development across the lifespan. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - OEMs and Vendors: - NSF is the only entity mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are specified - Products/Services Requested: - Basic research projects in perceptual, cognitive, linguistic, social, cultural, and biological processes - No specific products, part numbers, or commercial services requested - Proposals for workshops and small conferences (by invitation) are also considered - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on basic research (not clinical trials or health outcomes) - Multidisciplinary, multi-method, and longitudinal research encouraged - Development of new methods, models, and theories is a priority - Eligibility limited to U.S.-based organizations, higher education institutions, state/local governments, tribal nations, and certain federal agencies/FFRDCs - Foreign and most federal entities are not eligible - Encouragement of diverse participation in STEM - Funding Details: - Typical project duration: about three years - Typical annual budget: $100,000 to $200,000 - Workshops/conferences: budgets around $35,000 (by invitation)

Description

The Developmental Sciences program supports basic research to increase understanding of perceptual, cognitive, linguistic, social, cultural, and biological processes related to human development across the lifespan. It funds research addressing developmental processes in various domains and populations, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and non-human animals. The program encourages multidisciplinary, multi-method, and longitudinal approaches and does not fund clinical trials or research focused primarily on health outcomes. Typical projects last about three years with budgets between $100,000 and $200,000 per year, and the program also considers proposals for workshops and small conferences by invitation.

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