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Grants to design synthetic cells and cell-like systems for research and biotech

This solicitation funds research to create cell-like systems, engineer synthetic cells to probe evolution and expand biological diversity, and build platforms for novel biotech applications. Proposals will be evaluated on intellectual merit and broader impacts. Projects must also integrate social, ethical, and safety considerations related to synthetic cell design.

Source

Agency: National Science Foundation

Award

Total Funding: $6M

Award Ceiling: $2M

Award Floor: $500,000

Funding Amount: $2M

Total Awards Given 7

Dates

Opportunity Released: November 3, 2023

Open for Submission: November 3, 2023

Submission Deadline: February 2, 2026

Application Window Closes: February 2, 2026

Eligibility

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Keywords

synthetic biology

synthetic cells

cell-like systems

cell design

bioengineering

biotechnology

evolution

ethics-safety

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