Biological Oceanography
This NSF Biological Oceanography program supports fundamental research in biological oceanography and marine ecology across estuarine, coastal, open-ocean, deep-sea, and Great Lakes systems. Eligib…
- Deadline
- Aug 17, 2026
- Posted
- Dec 13, 2022
- Award amount
- Amount not specified
In plain English
This NSF Biological Oceanography program supports fundamental research in biological oceanography and marine ecology across estuarine, coastal, open-ocean, deep-sea, and Great Lakes systems. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to NSF's standard rules), so it is broadly available to research-capable organizations such as universities and nonprofits rather than individuals. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026.
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Who can apply
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
About this grant
The Biological Oceanography Program supports fundamental research in biological oceanography and marine ecology in environments ranging from estuarine, coastal, and open ocean systems to the deep sea, as well as in the Great Lakes. Proposals submitted to the Program must have a compelling context in population, community, or ecosystem ecology or oceanography, as well as address topics that will contribute significantly to the understanding of marine or Great Lakes ecosystems. The Program supports interdisciplinary research and often co-reviews and co-funds projects with various programs in the Division of Ocean Sciences and the Directorate of Biological Sciences (BIO), among others. Details on research topics funded by the Program, including supplements, RAPIDS, and EAGERS, can be found by selecting the link under Related URLS titled: “Additional Program Information.” To view research projects funded by the Program select the link below titled “What Has Been Funded (Recent Awards Made Through This Program, with Abstracts).”
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