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Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core)

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26-517Grant

Response Deadline08/14/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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The National Science Foundation's Core Research in Biological Sciences funding opportunity, solicitation number 26-517, supports foundational and interdisciplinary research across all biological levels, from molecular to biome scales. The program accepts proposals covering both legacy scientific topics and new areas of biological exploration. This federal solicitation provides for both single and multi-investigator awards with varying budgets and durations, ranging from small exploratory projects to long-term commitments. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 14, 2026, and can contact the National Science Foundation for further support.

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NSF solicitation 26-517 funds foundational biological research; proposals due by August 14, 2026.

Agency

National Science Foundation

NAICS

541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedAug 13

Solicitation

Response DeadlineAug 14

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

08/14/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin about 6 hours

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AgencyNational Science Foundation

Contacts1 person available

OfficeUSA

Organization / Agency

National Science Foundation

Office AddressUSA

Contacts

U.S. National Science Foundation

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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The U.S. National Science Foundation's Directorate for Biological Sciences (NSF BIO) Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core) funding opportunity supports foundational and interdisciplinary research projects that expand knowledge of biology at any level of organization, from the molecular to the biome scale. We accept proposals that cover scientific topics associated with legacy programs historically supported by NSF BIO and proposals that explore new areas of biological sciences.

BIO Core funds single- and multi-investigator awards. The portfolio of awards is anticipated to include a range of budgets and durations, including exploratory projects of smaller scope and long-horizon projects that benefit from longer-term commitment. BIO Core awards are subject to the availability of funds.

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