Developmental Sciences — U.S. National Science Foundation funding opportunity
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Developmental Sciences

Developmental Sciences supports basic research that increases our understanding of biological processes related to human development across the lifespan. Research supported by this program will add to our knowledge of th...

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Deadline Jul 30 Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Open posted Feb 15, 2024
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  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Funding amount: total funding pool ~$6,500,000.
  • Next deadline: July 30, 2026.
  • Issued by: U.S. National Science Foundation.
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Deadline
Jul 30
Jul 30, 2026
Total pool
$6.5M

About this opportunity

Developmental Sciences supports basic research that increases our understanding of biological processes related to human development across the lifespan. Research supported by this program will add to our knowledge of the underlying developmental processes that support behavioral functioning, thereby illuminating ways for individuals to live productive lives as members of society. The Developmental Sciences program supports research that addresses developmental processes within the domains of motor development across the lifespan by working with any appropriate populations for the topics of interest including (including aging populations), and non-human animals. The program also supports research investigating factors that affect developmental change, including epigenetic influences. The program funds research that incorporates multidisciplinary, multi-method, and/or longitudinal approaches; develops new theories for studying development; and integrates different processes ( , cognition), levels of analysis ( behavioral, social, neural) and time scales. The program funds basic research that advances our understanding of developmental processes and mechanisms; the program does not fund clinical trials and research focused primarily on health outcomes. The budgets and durations of supported projects vary widely and are greatly influenced by the nature of the project. Investigators should focus on innovative, potentially transformative research plans and then develop a budget to support those activities, rather than starting with a budget number and working up to that value. While there are no specific rules about budget limitations, a typical project funded through the Developmental Sciences program is approximately three years in duration with a total cost budget, including both direct and indirect costs, between $100,000 and $200,000 per year. Interested proposers are urged to explore the NSF awards database for the Developmental Sciences program to review examples of awards that have been made. Proposals that contain budgets significantly beyond this range may be returned without review. The Developmental Sciences program also considers proposals for workshops and small conferences on a case-by-case basis. These typically have total cost budgets, including direct and indirect costs, of approximately $35,000. Conference proposals may only be submitted following an invitation from the Program Directors. In addition to consulting the NSF awards database, it is often useful for interested proposers to submit (via email) a summary of no more than one page so that a program director can advise the investigator on the fit of the project for DS before the preparation of a full proposal. New investigators are encouraged to solicit assistance in the preparation of their project proposals via consultation with senior researchers in their area, pre-submission review by colleagues, and attendance at symposia and events at professional conferences geared towards educating investigators seeking federal funding. The Developmental Sciences Program is always interested in identifying new reviewers. Potential reviewers should have a in psychology or a related field and have a demonstrated area of expertise relevant to developmental science. Individuals interested in reviewing for the program should complete an expression of interest form. SBE/BCS welcomes the submission of proposals to this funding opportunity that include the participation of the full spectrum of diverse talent in STEM, as PI, co-PI, senior/key personnel, postdoctoral scholars, graduate or undergraduate students, or trainees. This includes historically under-represented or underserved populations, diverse institutions including Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs), and two-year colleges, as well as major research institutions. Proposals from EPSCoR jurisdictions are especially encouraged.

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Source ID352455
PostedFeb 15, 2024

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