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Leading Culture Change Through Professional Societies of Biology

The BIO-LEAPS program, by NSF BIO, aims to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in biological sciences by driving culture change through professional societies. These societies can lead this shift due to their influence, widespread reach, and unique capabilities. The program recognizes that the culture within the biological sciences—the shared values, norms, and practices—often negatively …

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Agency: National Science Foundation

Program: SBIR

Award

Total Funding: $12M

Award Ceiling: $2M

Award Floor: $500,000

Funding Amount: $2M

Total Awards Given 14

Dates

Opportunity Released: December 23, 2021

Open for Submission: December 23, 2021

Submission Deadline: July 1, 2025

Application Window Closes: July 1, 2025

Keywords

diversity

equity

inclusion

biological sciences

professional societies

culture change

NSF

systemic issue

scientific norms

organizational change

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