Funding in the Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) is awarded through core research programs housed in its divisions and offices and through focused programs managed by one or more division. Contact the program director(s) listed on any program webpage to ask questions or get feedback on whether the program is a good fit for your research. 

You can also visit the Funding at NSF page to learn more about opportunities aimed at students and researchers based on career stage and information about preparing and submitting a proposal. Visit the Funding Search page to explore all NSF funding opportunities.

Proposals are evaluated through the merit review process outlined in the Proposal Award Policies and Procedures Guide.

Note that several of the above programs also support international collaborations.