NSF 26-517: Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core)
Neuroscience, Cognition and Biology NSF research grant from National Science Foundation Directorate for Biological Sciences
About
The National Science Foundation's BIO Core solicitation supports fundamental biological research across scales, including the neural basis of cognition. The new solicitation was posted on 17 August 2026, accepts proposals at any time, anticipates 250 to 300 awards, and replaces earlier core-program guidance in the Directorate for Biological Sciences.
Eligibility
Career stage: Not stated
Institution applies
Host location: United States
Reviewed Sep 24, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
Eligible organizations include United States institutions of higher education, nonprofit non-academic research organizations, and tribal nations. The solicitation states no restrictions on who may serve as principal investigator.
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