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Biological Oceanography (BioOce)

Funds marine and Great Lakes ecology — from estuaries and coasts through the open ocean to the deep sea.

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NSF's Biological Oceanography programme funds fundamental research in biological oceanography and marine ecology, across environments from estuarine and coastal systems through the open ocean to the deep sea, and in the Great Lakes.

Two things have to be true of a proposal. It needs a compelling context in population, community or ecosystem ecology or oceanography. And it has to address topics th

Fundamental research in biological oceanography and marine ecology from estuarine, coastal and open ocean systems to the deep sea and the Great Lakes, set in a population, community or ecosystem ecology or oceanography context.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.16 Feb 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PD-23-1650Source: www.grants.gov