Opportunity Information: Apply for 10 567
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- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advances in Biological Informatics" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.074 Biological Sciences.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 12, 2011 and posted on May 21, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2012 Full Proposal Deadline(s) Second Tuesday in July, Annually. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $22,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Organization Limit Proposals may only be submitted by the following Non profit, non academic organizations Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities. Universities and Colleges Universities and two and four year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Such organizations also are referred to as academic institutions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Advances in Biological Informatics (ABI) program is a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant opportunity focused on pushing biology forward through better ways of handling data, knowledge, and computational methods. The central goal is to encourage fresh approaches to analyzing, organizing, and sharing biological information so that it benefits not only researchers, but also the wider public. In practical terms, ABI supports work that builds or advances informatics tools, platforms, and resources that can significantly improve how biological research is done, particularly research aligned with NSF's Directorate for Biological Sciences.
ABI is designed for projects that have the potential to be genuinely enabling, meaning they do more than solve a narrow technical problem. The program emphasizes informatics efforts that can advance or even transform biological research by improving how scientists collect, manage, integrate, interpret, and disseminate biological data and knowledge. This includes efforts that make biological information more usable, interoperable, and accessible, and that help researchers answer biological questions in new ways through computation, data science, and cyberinfrastructure.
The program accepts two main types of proposals. Innovation awards are meant for pioneering ideas, where the emphasis is on new or unconventional approaches to applying informatics to biological problems. These proposals typically aim to explore novel concepts, methods, or models that could change how biological data are analyzed or how biological knowledge is represented and used. Development awards, by contrast, focus on building robust, reliable cyberinfrastructure such as software, databases, computational services, or other community-facing resources intended to support transformative research at scale. Development proposals generally emphasize stability, usability, and broad utility, often aiming to serve a wider community over time rather than only a single research group.
In terms of funding and scale, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $22,000,000 and anticipates around 30 awards. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, which means applicants are not expected to provide a mandatory financial match as part of the proposal.
Eligibility is oriented toward U.S.-based organizations involved in research and education. Eligible applicants include universities and colleges, including accredited two-year and four-year institutions (such as community colleges) that have a campus located in the United States and that submit proposals on behalf of their faculty. The opportunity also allows proposals from certain non-profit, non-academic organizations, including independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies, and similar U.S. organizations connected to educational or research activities. The listing notes that eligibility includes "Others" with clarification in the full eligibility text, so applicants typically need to confirm organizational fit by reviewing the official NSF program announcement.
The solicitation has been run with recurring annual deadlines, described as the second Tuesday in July each year. The source data reflects multiple historical deadlines (including August 23, 2010 and July 12, 2011) and a then-current closing date of July 10, 2012, reinforcing that this is an annual cycle opportunity rather than a one-time call. For applicants, that typically means planning proposals around a predictable yearly submission window.
Administrative details include the funding opportunity number (NSF 10-567) and the CFDA number 47.074 for Biological Sciences. The announcement is issued by NSF, and applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement are directed to Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov. The full details and requirements are referenced as NSF Publication 10-567, which would contain the specific proposal preparation rules, review criteria, and any program-specific expectations about dissemination, data management, community engagement, or sustainability planning for tools and resources.
Advances in Biological Informatics (ABI) - FAQs
What is the Advances in Biological Informatics (ABI) program?
The Advances in Biological Informatics (ABI) program is a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant opportunity that supports biological research by improving how biological data, knowledge, and computational methods are handled. ABI encourages new approaches to analyzing, organizing, and sharing biological information so it benefits researchers and, more broadly, the public.
What is the main goal of ABI?
The central goal is to push biology forward through better informatics: improved ways to collect, manage, integrate, interpret, and disseminate biological data and knowledge. ABI aims to make biological information more usable, interoperable, and accessible, and to enable researchers to answer biological questions in new ways using computation, data science, and cyberinfrastructure.
What kinds of projects does ABI support?
ABI supports work that builds or advances informatics tools, platforms, and resources that can significantly improve how biological research is conducted, especially research aligned with NSF's Directorate for Biological Sciences. The program emphasizes projects with the potential to be broadly enabling, not just narrow technical fixes.
What does NSF mean by "enabling" projects in ABI?
ABI is designed for projects that go beyond solving a limited, niche technical problem. "Enabling" in this context means the informatics effort can advance or even transform biological research by improving how scientists work with data and knowledge at meaningful scale, and by supporting wider use across research communities.
What are the two main proposal types accepted by ABI?
ABI accepts two main types of proposals: Innovation awards and Development awards.
What is an Innovation award under ABI?
Innovation awards are intended for pioneering ideas and unconventional approaches to applying informatics to biological problems. These proposals typically explore novel concepts, methods, or models that could change how biological data are analyzed or how biological knowledge is represented and used.
What is a Development award under ABI?
Development awards focus on building robust, reliable cyberinfrastructure such as software, databases, computational services, and other community-facing resources intended to support transformative research at scale. Development proposals generally emphasize stability, usability, and broad utility over time, often aiming to serve a wider community rather than only a single research group.
Does ABI focus on any particular NSF area or directorate?
ABI particularly supports research aligned with NSF's Directorate for Biological Sciences. The program is focused on informatics advancements that improve biological research processes and outcomes.
How much funding is available through ABI?
The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $22,000,000.
How many awards does ABI expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates around 30 awards.
What is the funding instrument for ABI?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
Is cost sharing or matching required for ABI proposals?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. Based on the information provided, applicants are not expected to include a mandatory financial match as part of the proposal.
Who is eligible to apply for ABI?
Eligibility is oriented toward U.S.-based organizations involved in research and education. Eligible applicants include universities and colleges (including accredited two-year and four-year institutions such as community colleges) with a campus located in the United States, submitting proposals on behalf of their faculty.
Are non-academic organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity allows proposals from certain U.S. non-profit, non-academic organizations, including independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies, and similar organizations connected to educational or research activities.
What does the eligibility category "Others" mean?
The listing notes eligibility includes "Others" with clarification provided in the full eligibility text. Organizations that may not clearly fit standard categories typically need to confirm eligibility by reviewing the official NSF program announcement.
When are ABI proposals due?
The solicitation has been run with recurring annual deadlines described as the second Tuesday in July each year.
Is ABI a one-time opportunity or an annual cycle?
The information provided indicates this is an annual cycle opportunity rather than a one-time call. The source data shows multiple historical deadlines (for example, August 23, 2010 and July 12, 2011) and a then-current closing date of July 10, 2012, consistent with a recurring yearly submission window.
What is the funding opportunity number for ABI?
The funding opportunity number is NSF 10-567.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 47.074 for Biological Sciences.
Who issues the ABI solicitation?
The solicitation is issued by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Where can applicants find the full rules and requirements for ABI?
The full details and requirements are referenced as NSF Publication 10-567. This publication would contain the specific proposal preparation rules, review criteria, and any program-specific expectations (such as dissemination, data management, community engagement, or sustainability planning for tools and resources).
What kinds of expectations might appear in the full ABI solicitation?
Based on the description provided, the full NSF Publication 10-567 may include program-specific expectations related to dissemination, data management, community engagement, and sustainability planning for tools and resources. Applicants should rely on the official publication for required components and formatting.
What should applicants do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
Applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement are directed to Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
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