FOA-Division
of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences: Investigator-initiated research projects
(MCB); no deadline
Agency
National
Science Foundation
Description
The
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) supports quantitative,
mechanistic, predictive, and theory-driven fundamental research designed to
promote understanding of complex living systems at the molecular, subcellular,
and cellular levels. While recognizing the need for thorough and accurate
descriptions of biological complexes and pathways, the priority of the Division
is to support work that advances the field by capturing the predictive power of
mechanistic, quantitative, and evolutionary approaches.
Proposals
are solicited to support research relevant to the four MCB core
clusters:
MCB
gives high priority to research projects that use theory, methods, and
technologies from life and physical sciences, mathematics, computational
sciences, and engineering to address major biological questions that elucidate
the rules governing subcellular and cellular processes. Research supported by
MCB uses a range of experimental and computational
approaches—including in vivo, in
vitro and in silico strategies—and a broad spectrum of model
and non-model organisms, including microbes and plants. Typical research
supported by MCB integrates theory and experimentation. Projects are
particularly welcome that address the emerging areas of: multi-scale
integration; transformative methods and resources (when driven by compelling
biological questions); molecular and cellular evolution; the synthesis of
life-like systems; and the quantitative prediction of the phenome from genomic
information. Highest funding priority is given to applications that have
outstanding intellectual merit and strong broader impacts, while proposals with
weaknesses in either category (or those that are perceived as likely to have an
incremental impact) will not be competitive. Proposals that are motivated by
relevance to human health and disease treatment are not appropriate for the
Division and will be returned without review.
Announcement
Number:
NSF
21-509
Closing
Date:
Proposals
Accepted Anytime
Link
to Full Announcement
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2021/nsf21509/nsf21509.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click
Contact
Information
Charles
Cunningham
(703)
292-2283