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Opportunity Information: Apply for PD 13 7236

The Biophotonics grant opportunity focuses on utilizing photonics technology in medicine, biology, and biotechnology. It aims to support basic research and innovative approaches that can lead to new medical diagnostics and therapies. The program looks for advances in several areas, including nanophotonics, optogenetics, ultra-thin probes, and rapid biomarker screening, with an emphasis on developing low-cost and minimally invasive techniques.

Specific areas of interest include:

1. **Macromolecule Markers**: Innovative labeling methods for macromolecules and the development of multi-color probes for detecting pathological cells. 2. **Low Coherence Sensing at the Nanoscale**: Techniques for early cancer detection using various light scattering methods. 3. **Neurophotonics**: Research on how photon activation can influence neuron behavior, along with the development of compatible photonic tools for neural networks. 4. **Micro and Nano Photonic Techniques**: Creation of sensitive, high-throughput methods for characterizing properties of cells and nanomaterials. 5. **Optogenetics**: Use of light to precisely control neural activity through engineered channels and enzymes.

Grant durations typically range from one to three years, with average awards of $100,000 for single investigators and $200,000 for teams. Proposals seeking higher amounts must consult the Program Director beforehand. Innovative ideas outside the listed topics may also be considered, but prior communication with the Program Director is advised to avoid submission issues.

Moreover, proposals should highlight their novelty and potential societal impact, and they must follow the guidelines set out in the relevant NSF documents. The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) program is encouraged, with specific submission deadlines. Proposals for conferences and workshops should ideally be submitted within the annual proposal window, and discussions with the Program Director are recommended beforehand. Lastly, unsolicited proposals submitted outside designated windows may not be reviewed.

• The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Biophotonics" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.041 Engineering Grants.
• This funding opportunity was created on Aug 12, 2013 and posted on Mar 26, 2012.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 2013 See full program description for details.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
• The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 26 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.

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