Biological Oceanography

NSF PD-23-1650
Posted: Dec 13, 2022 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 02/17/2026

Description

The Biological Oceanography Program supports fundamental research in biological oceanography and marine ecologyin environments ranging from estuarine, coastal, and open ocean systems to the deep sea, as well as in the Great Lakes.Proposals submitted to the Program must have a compelling context in population, community, or ecosystem ecology or oceanography, as well as address topics that will contribute significantly to the understanding of marine or Great Lakes ecosystems. The Program supports interdisciplinary research and often co-reviews and co-funds projects with various programs in theDivision of Ocean Sciencesand theDirectorate of Biological Sciences(BIO), among others.Details on research topics funded by the Program, including supplements, RAPIDS, and EAGERS, can be found by selecting the link under Related URLS titled: “Additional Program Information.” To view research projects funded by the Program select the link below titled “What Has Been Funded (Recent Awards Made Through This Program, with Abstracts).”

Synopsis

The Biological Oceanography Program supports fundamental research in biological oceanography and marine ecologyin environments ranging from estuarine, coastal, and open ocean systems to the deep sea, as well as in the Great Lakes.Proposals submitted to the Program must have a compelling context in population, community, or ecosystem ecology or oceanography, as well as address topics that will contribute significantly to the understanding of marine or Great Lakes ecosystems. The Program supports interdisciplinary research and often co-reviews and co-funds projects with various programs in theDivision of Ocean Sciencesand theDirectorate of Biological Sciences(BIO), among others.Details on research topics funded by the Program, including supplements, RAPIDS, and EAGERS, can be found by selecting the link under Related URLS titled: “Additional Program Information.” To view research projects funded by the Program select the link below titled “What Has Been Funded (Recent Awards Made Through This Program, with Abstracts).”

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Funding Activity Categories

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

CFDA Numbers

  • 47.050 - Geosciences

Contact Information

Agency: National Science Foundation
Contact: U.S. National Science Foundation
Phone: 703-292-4203
NSF grants.gov support
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 8
Last Updated: Aug 31, 2025 11:00:08 PM EDT

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