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Recently Announced Funding Opportunities See All

Research Coordination Networks in Biological Sciences (RCN)
(NSF  09-554) Posted April 24, 2009

Urban Long-Term Research Area (ULTRA) Exploratory Awards
(NSF  09-551) Posted April 8, 2009

Living Stock Collections for Biological Research
(NSF  09-550) Posted April 3, 2009

NSF GRADUATE STEM FELLOWS IN K-12 EDUCATION
(NSF  09-549) Posted March 31, 2009

Improvements to Biological Research Collections
(NSF  09-548) Posted March 27, 2009

Upcoming Due Dates See All

NSF GRADUATE STEM FELLOWS IN K-12 EDUCATION
(NSF  09-549) Letter of Intent: May 19, 2009

Cyber-Enabled Discovery and Innovation
(NSF  08-604) Full Proposal: May 20, 2009

Research Experiences for Undergraduates
(NSF  07-569) Full Proposal: June 5, 2009

NSF GRADUATE STEM FELLOWS IN K-12 EDUCATION
(NSF  09-549) Full Proposal: June 29, 2009

Urban Long-Term Research Area (ULTRA) Exploratory Awards
(NSF  09-551) Full Proposal: July 7, 2009

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News See All
Climate Change Climate Change
Released May 1, 2009
Special Report
biology graphic Climate Change Threatens Lake Baikal's Unique Biota
Released May 1, 2009
News From the Field
Sean Cutler Synthetic Chemical Offers Solution for Crops Facing Drought
Released April 30, 2009
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Photo of L. Curtis Hannah, plant molecular biology researcher at the University of Florida. Heat-tolerant Crops Could Prevent Future Starvation and Help Preserve Biofuels
With NSF support, plant molecular biologist L. Curtis Hannah is developing variants of key crops that will produce increased yields under heat stress
Released  April 27, 2009

Photo of particpants climbing a tree. Changes in Altitude/Changes in Attitude: Scientists and Policymakers Share Views in the Treetops
Excursion to a rainforest canopy creates a communication bridge between scientists and policymakers
Released  April 13, 2009

Photo of Randy Davis discussing his research on Weddell seals. More and More Scientists Serve Up Science for Mass Consumption
Scientists use innovative, barrier-busting methods to educate the public and decision-makers about cutting-edge science
Released  March 16, 2009

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June 29, 2009  - June 30, 2009
Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE)
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October 5, 2009  - October 6, 2009
NSF Regional Grants Conference - Jackson, MS
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