Macrosystems Biology | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The National Science Foundation (NSF) funding opportunity titled "Macrosystems Biology" (NSF Publication/Funding Opportunity Number 10-555) supported large-scale, quantitative research aimed at understanding how biological systems function and change across regional to continental extents. The core focus was on macroscale biosphere processes and the ways those processes interact with major, intertwined drivers such as climate variability and change, land-use patterns, and the spread or impacts of invasive species. A defining feature of the program was its emphasis on systems-oriented, interdisciplinary work, meaning proposals were expected to integrate concepts and methods across fields (for example, ecology, climatology, biogeochemistry, remote sensing, modeling, and informatics) to explain complex biological dynamics that cannot be captured well at small spatial scales or within a single discipline.

In addition to supporting full research projects, the opportunity also funded planning and development activities intended to help teams get ready to conduct Macrosystems Biology research. These activities were geared toward building the collaborations, data and modeling frameworks, and coordination structures needed for projects operating at very large spatial scales. In practice, this could include efforts such as establishing shared data standards, designing coordinated sampling strategies across regions, building or adapting models that link biological and environmental processes, and organizing multi-institution research networks so that teams could effectively pursue continental-scale questions.

From an administrative standpoint, this was a discretionary grant opportunity in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category (CFDA 47.074, Biological Sciences). NSF anticipated making about 15 awards with an estimated total program funding level of $20,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $250,000 (award floor) and $5,000,000 (award ceiling). Cost sharing or matching was not required, which is consistent with many NSF research programs and generally means project budgets were evaluated on scientific merit, feasibility, and appropriateness rather than on the applicant's ability to contribute additional funds.

Eligibility covered a range of U.S.-based organizations involved in research and education. This included accredited U.S. universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) submitting on behalf of their faculty. It also included certain non-profit, non-academic organizations such as independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies, and similar U.S. entities associated with educational or research activities. Other federal agencies and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) could also be eligible, but they were instructed to contact the appropriate NSF program before preparing a proposal, reflecting the extra coordination often required when federal entities seek NSF support.

The opportunity was originally posted on April 8, 2010, with full proposal deadlines listed as September 16, 2010, and April 4, 2011, followed by the first Monday in April annually thereafter. The record indicates the opportunity is archived and was replaced by NSF 12-532, with an archive date of February 21, 2012. For practical purposes, that means this specific solicitation is no longer open, and anyone interested in the program area would need to refer to the successor solicitation or the current NSF Macrosystems Biology program materials. For access issues related to the announcement, NSF directed applicants to Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

Browse more opportunities from the same agency: National Science Foundation

Browse more opportunities from the same category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Next opportunity: Math and Science Partnership

Previous opportunity: FA EIFO Paleontology Project

USGrants.org Applicant Portal:

Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.

Apply for 10 555

 

[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?

Applicants also applied for:

Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (10 555) also looked into and applied for these:

 

Grant application guides and resources

It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!

Apply for Grants

 

 

Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers

Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.

If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.

Subscribe to Leads

 

Request more information:

Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "10 555", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:

Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.