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Molecular Foundations for Biotechnology
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Federal
NSF |
12-16-2024 | $6.5 M | No Match Required |
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- Opportunity Type Discretionary
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CFDA
47.049 -- Mathematical and Physical Sciences
47.070 -- Computer and Information Science and Engineering
47.074 -- Biological Sciences
93.172 -- Human Genome Research
Description
This initiative supports fundamentally new approaches in molecular sciences to drive new directions in biotechnology, a critical and emerging technology of the 21st century. This is the fourth year of a campaign targeting broad themes to be pursued through collaborative high risk/high reward projects. This MFB solicitation calls for creative, cross-disciplinary research and technology development proposals to accelerate understanding of RNA function in complex biological systems and to harness RNA research to advance biotechnology. The funding opportunity will be coordinated by the National Science Foundation together with the National Institutes of Health, National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). The focus on RNA science advances (1)Biotechnology innovation for a sustainable, safe and secure American bioeconomy; (2) theNSF 2022-2026 Strategic Planto create new knowledge and benefit society by translating knowledge into solutions; (3) theNHGRI 2020 Strategic Visionfor improving human health at the Forefront of Genomics; and aligns with (4) theNASEM Reportcalling for deeper understanding of RNA modifications and their role in biological processes. Award sizes must not exceed $1,500,000 intotalcosts(direct and indirect)for the entire projectand a duration of upto 3 years.The project budget and duration must be commensurate with the scale and scope of the research.
Eligibility
- IHE
- Local Government
- Non-Profit
- Other
- State Government
- Tribal Government
Additional Eligibility Information
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of subawards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus.
Key Date(s)
- September 14, 2024: Last Updated Date
- September 14, 2024: Posted Date
- December 16, 2024: Current Closing Date for Applications
- December 16, 2024: Application Due Date
- January 15, 2025: Application Archive Date
Contact Information
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