Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core)
U.S. National Science Foundation · 26-517
In plain English
U.S. National Science Foundation is accepting applications for this grant until Oct 5, 2076 (18226 days left).
Awards start at $500,000, the agency expects to make 300 awards and estimated total program funding is $280,000,000.
Eligibility is described in the listing text (the "Others" category).
The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.
Built only from the fields in the Grants.gov listing. Always confirm on the official listing.
Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | Oct 5, 2076 · 18226 days left |
| Agency note on the deadline | Proposals accepted anytime |
| Posted date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Opportunity number | 26-517 |
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation · all U.S. National Science Foundation grants |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Opportunity category | Discretionary |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | Not stated |
| Award floor (min per award) | $500,000 |
| Estimated total program funding | $280,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 300 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 47.074 – Biological Sciences |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Oct 5, 2026 |
Who can apply
- Others (see the eligibility details in the listing)
Additional eligibility information (excerpt from the listing):
*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. …
Description
Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):
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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