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NSF program Systems and Synthetic Biology (801100): 258 awards, $167.6M to 112 organizations

258 NSF awards ($167.6M) under the program element Systems and Synthetic Biology (801100) to 112 organizations, fiscal years 2022 to 2026, read 2026-11-03.

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Program element code
801100
Directorate
Directorate for Biological Sciences
Division
Molecular Biosciences

Awards

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AwardAgencyInstitute or divisionFiscal yearAmount in windowStartEndPrincipal investigatorSource
EBRC 2026: Engineering Biology for the Next-Generation BioeconomyNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2023$2,418,417August 15, 2023July 31, 2025India Hook-Barnardnsf.gov
Toward Synthetic Neutrophils: De Novo Engineering of Chemotactic Artificial CellsNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$2,209,563March 15, 2022February 28, 2027Takanari Inouensf.gov
Simulating a growing minimal cell: Integrating experiment and theoryNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$2,000,000August 15, 2022July 31, 2027Zaida A Luthey-Schultennsf.gov
PlantSynBio: Deciphering the grammar of crop regulatory DNA for precise engineering of gene expressionNSFInnovation Tools, Informatics, & Functional Genomics2023$1,999,998March 1, 2023February 28, 2027Christine Queitschnsf.gov
EBRC 2026: Engineering Biology for the Next-Generation BioeconomyNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$1,831,429December 1, 2021September 30, 2023Douglas Friedmannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: PlantSynBio: Deciphering the roles of genetic and biochemical redundancy and pathway regulation via refactoring the protective plant cuticleNSFInnovation Tools, Informatics, & Functional Genomics2022$1,817,243August 1, 2022July 31, 2027Marna D Yandeau-Nelsonnsf.gov
MFB: Continuous evolution of RNAs with novel functions in mammalian cellsNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$1,650,000March 1, 2024February 28, 2027Samie Jaffreynsf.gov
UKRI/BBSRC-NSF/BIO: Developing large serine integrases as tools for constructing and manipulating synthetic repliconsNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$1,583,260December 1, 2022November 30, 2026Phoebe A Ricensf.gov
SemiSynBio-III: Power Management Strategies for Computing and Storage in Biological, Biohybrid and Synthetic SystemsNSFElectrical, Communications, & Cyber Systems2022$1,542,000September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Martha A Kimnsf.gov
SemiSynBio-III: DNA Templated Chiral Metamaterials for Information StorageNSFDivision of Computing and Communication Foundations2022$1,520,000November 1, 2022April 30, 2026Hao Yannsf.gov
Synthetic Adhesome Cells: Engineering Interfaces Between Synthetic and Live Cells for Controlled DeliveryNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$1,500,000June 15, 2022May 31, 2026Brian Belardinsf.gov
RECODE: Single Cell-Level Programming of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Directed Differentiation to Chamber-Specific CardiomyocytesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$1,500,000October 1, 2022September 30, 2027Sean P Paleceknsf.gov
RECODE: Non-invasive cell patterning and monitoring to generate data-guided computational models that inform synthetic gene circuit-guided cartilage developmentNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$1,500,000November 1, 2022October 31, 2027Rhima M Colemannsf.gov
SemiSynBio-III: Hybrid cell-semiconducting polymer systems that decode cytosolic information using RNA-regulated electron transferNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$1,500,000August 15, 2022July 31, 2026Jonathan Silbergnsf.gov
SemiSynBio-III: Towards Understanding and Controlling Redox for Microbial Memory and INteractions - TURINNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$1,500,000August 15, 2022July 31, 2027William E Bentleynsf.gov
SemiSynBio-III: Scalable Nucleic Acid MemoryNSFMaterials Research Section2022$1,500,000October 15, 2022September 30, 2026Benjamin Johnsonnsf.gov
MFB: Next-generation Proximity Labeling Technologies to Map Subcellular Transcriptomes and RNA Interactomes in Living Cells with Nanometer ResolutionNSFChemistry Section2024$1,500,000March 1, 2024February 28, 2027Alice Y Tingnsf.gov
SemiSynBio-III: Precision assembly and electronic properties of protein nanowire circuits using DNA origamiNSFCSE - Core Programs2022$1,498,460September 15, 2022August 31, 2026Andrew D Ellingtonnsf.gov
CAREER: Investigation Of How Proto-Gene Expression Impacts Growth In Budding YeastNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$1,491,927January 15, 2022December 31, 2026Anne-Ruxandra Carvunisnsf.gov
SemiSynBio-III: Novel Memory Devices for High-Density Data Storage and In-Memory Computing Based on Integrated Synthetic DNA-SemiconductorsNSFElectrical, Communications, & Cyber Systems2022$1,440,548August 1, 2022July 31, 2027Rashmi Jhansf.gov
IntBIO: Collaborative Research: Silk Protein Innovation and Novelty (SPIN) : integrating across disciplines to decipher silk fiber evolutionNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$1,423,325August 1, 2022July 31, 2027Akito Y Kawaharansf.gov
NSF/BIO-UKRI/BBSRC: Synthetic induction of self-organized cell patterning and morphogenesisNSFCell Development & Physiology2025$1,402,708August 15, 2025July 31, 2029William M Bementnsf.gov
Platelet-like Synthetic Cells with Shape Change, Triggered Secretion and Functional AdhesionNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$1,332,516August 15, 2025July 31, 2028Brian Belardinsf.gov
Collective behavior of oscillators in fungal filaments of Neurospora crassaNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$1,324,119September 15, 2025August 31, 2028Jonathan Arnoldnsf.gov
EDGE FGT: Tools for host-microbiome protein-protein interaction discoveryNSFInnovation Tools, Informatics, & Functional Genomics2022$1,317,788September 1, 2022August 31, 2026Ilana L Britonsf.gov
Optogenetic interrogation of B. subtilis stress-response network dynamicsNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$1,311,080May 15, 2022April 30, 2027Jeffrey J Tabornsf.gov
Beyond static metabolic maps - Understanding the cellular organization and dynamics of lipid flux for enhanced seed oil productionNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$1,278,068March 1, 2023February 28, 2027Philip Batesnsf.gov
UKRI/BBSRC-NSF/BIO Building synthetic regulatory units to understand the complexity of mammalian gene expressionNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$1,220,400September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Jef D Boekensf.gov
Effects of Mechanical Stress and Phenotype Switching on Human Stem Cell-Derived Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells: Modeling Gene Regulatory NetworksNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$1,200,000January 1, 2022December 31, 2026Kenneth R Bohelernsf.gov
Optimality of Morphogen Signal Transduction Across the Animal KingdomNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$1,200,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2028Gregory T Reevesnsf.gov
IntBIO: Collaborative Research: Silk Protein Innovation and Novelty (SPIN) : integrating across disciplines to decipher silk fiber evolutionNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$1,157,668August 1, 2022July 31, 2027Paul B Frandsennsf.gov
Collaborative Research: From ecological dynamics to adaptive evolution during the origin of lifeNSFEvolutionary Patterns & Processes2022$1,126,538August 1, 2022July 31, 2026David A Baumnsf.gov
Expanding the Genetic Lexicon with Designer Genetic AlphabetsNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$1,120,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Jorge A Marchandnsf.gov
CAREER: Characterization and Development of Prokaryotic Argonautes for Synthetic BiologyNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$1,119,371February 1, 2022January 31, 2027Kevin Solomonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: MODULUS: Nuclear envelope shape change coordination with chromosome segregation in mitosis in fission yeastNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$1,103,237June 15, 2022May 31, 2026Meredith D Bettertonnsf.gov
Understanding within-cell plasmid evolution with synthetic systemsNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$1,100,000August 1, 2024July 31, 2028Michael Baymnsf.gov
Chromatic Acclimation: A Novel Transcriptional Control System for Use in OptogeneticsNSFCell Development & Physiology2025$1,100,000September 1, 2025August 31, 2028David M Kehoensf.gov
Search for the minimal requirements for sustainable and tunable cell cycles in synthetic cellsNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$1,089,282June 15, 2022May 31, 2027Qiong Yangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Metabolic fluxes from the Calvin-Benson cycle through the parallel shikimate and non-shikimate pathways in plantsNSFCell Development & Physiology2024$1,076,689June 1, 2024May 31, 2027Hiroshi Maedansf.gov
NSF-BSF: Synthetic mycorrhizal community and parasitism management in rhizosphere ecosystems guided by systems biology of mycoparasitismNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$1,051,699August 1, 2023July 31, 2026Jeffrey P Townsendnsf.gov
Transcription network evolution under extreme environmental selectionNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$1,050,000August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Amy K Schmidnsf.gov
CAREER: Bacterial heterogeneity in stress survivalNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$1,045,632April 1, 2023March 31, 2028Nicholas C Butzinnsf.gov
PlantSynBio: Construction of a plant chassis as a platform for biological discoveries and innovationsNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$1,042,495July 15, 2023June 30, 2027Carol R Buellnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Biological rules of analog information storage in the chromatin stateNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$1,041,774August 1, 2025July 31, 2029Domitilla Del Vecchionsf.gov
Collaborative Research: EXPAND: Role of Melanin in the Interactions between a Polyextremotolerant Fungus and its Photoautotrophic PartnersNSFCell Development & Physiology2025$1,032,070June 1, 2025May 31, 2028Rajib Sahansf.gov
Developing Genome Transplantation for Non-mycoplasma Bacteria to Enhance the Creation of Synthetic CellsNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$1,025,256June 1, 2022May 31, 2026John I Glassnsf.gov
A Synthetic Biology Toolbox for Studying Bacterial TransportersNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$1,000,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Brian F Pflegernsf.gov
Building Synthetic Biofilm Consortia for Polyfluorinated Chemicals BiodegradationNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$1,000,000April 1, 2024March 31, 2027Claudia M Schmidt-Dannertnsf.gov
22BBSRC-NSF/BIO: A synthetic pyrenoid to guide the engineering of enhanced cropsNSFCell Development & Physiology2024$1,000,000June 1, 2024May 31, 2027Martin C Jonikasnsf.gov
Synthetic membrane signaling systems built from de novo protein componentsNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$1,000,000August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Tanja Kortemmensf.gov
Expanding protein sequence space beyond the bounds of evolution: Polyketide synthase-driven biosynthesis of designer amino acidsNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$1,000,000August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Jay D Keaslingnsf.gov
Tools4Cells: Realtime metabolite sensing and metabolon formation via biomolecular condensatesNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$1,000,000August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Wilfred Chennsf.gov
Quorum Sensing Across Scales and Between DomainsNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$1,000,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2029Bonnie Basslernsf.gov
GOALI: SemiSynBio-III: Moving Millions of Droplets at Megahertz Speeds: DNA Computing, DNA Storage, and Synthetic Biology on an Industrial Platform for Digital MicrofluidicsNSFCSE - Core Programs2022$999,996October 1, 2022September 30, 2026Marc Riedelnsf.gov
Designer Mitochondria for Biotechnology, Healthcare, and Basic ResearchNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$999,996August 1, 2024July 31, 2028Mikhail F Alexeyevnsf.gov
Salmonella sRNAs drive the decision between active stress resistance and persister cell dormancyNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$998,655August 15, 2022December 31, 2026Glen M Borchertnsf.gov
CAREER: Programmable microbial community composition and function using plasmid conjugationNSFCell Development & Physiology2025$985,496February 1, 2025January 31, 2030Allison J Lopatkinnsf.gov
Development of a machine learning pipeline for assisting strain design of nonmodel yeastsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$963,286October 1, 2022September 30, 2027Yinjie Tangnsf.gov
CAREER: Mapping the functional landscape of bacteriophage-host interactions at molecular resolutionNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$960,000April 15, 2023March 31, 2028Srivatsan Ramannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Closed-loop control of microbial communities by integrating optogenetics and metabolite biosensingNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$949,877June 15, 2023May 31, 2027Haoran Zhangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Closed-loop control of microbial communities by integrating optogenetics and metabolite biosensingNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$947,750June 15, 2023May 31, 2027Jose L Avalosnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Enabling Scalable Redox Reactions in BiomanufacturingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$940,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Han Linsf.gov
Quantifying the Prevalence and Phenotypic Consequences of Transcriptional Irreversibility in BacteriaNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$927,052August 15, 2022May 31, 2026Kimberly A Reynoldsnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Harnessing plant hormone receptors for the rapid design of genetic circuits controlled by user-specified ligandsNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$921,054July 15, 2022June 30, 2026Sean R Cutlernsf.gov
Elucidating principles of microbiome spatial organization using synthetic gut communitiesNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$914,479September 1, 2025July 31, 2028Harris H Wangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: MODULUS: Protein droplets drive membrane bending and cytoskeletal organizationNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$900,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Padmini Rangamaninsf.gov
Synthetic ecology of mixed aerobic/anaerobic microbial consortiaNSFCell Development & Physiology2024$900,000July 1, 2024June 30, 2027Benjamin Woolstonnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Using non-canonical genetic alphabets to expand genetic codes in synthetic cellsNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$900,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Andrew D Ellingtonnsf.gov
OMEGA-GEM: OMics-Enabled Generalizable Approach for GEnome-scale Metabolic Modeling of MicrobiomesNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$900,000August 15, 2024July 31, 2028Siu Hung Joshua Channsf.gov
Leveraging the unique metabolism of Megasphaera elsdenii for metabolic engineering to medium and long chain organic acids for use in jet fuels and biomaterialsNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$899,897September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Chelsey VanDrissensf.gov
Using optogenetics to characterize signal propagation and control within gene regulatory networksNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$885,642September 1, 2025August 31, 2028Mary J Dunlopnsf.gov
Synthetic Symbiotes: Engineering Opine-Mediated Plant-Microbe InteractionsNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$880,000September 15, 2025August 31, 2028Jonathan M Conwaynsf.gov
CAREER: Understanding and engineering DNA supercoiling-mediated feedback in gene circuitsNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$872,975February 1, 2024January 31, 2029Kate E Gallowaynsf.gov
CAREER: Survival Strategies: Using Contextual Cues for Accurate Cell Decision-Making in Changing EnvironmentsNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$844,975April 1, 2025March 31, 2030Keara M Lanensf.gov
CAREER: Enabling next era nucleic acid biotechnology through XNA sequencingNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$836,598September 1, 2025August 31, 2030Jorge A Marchandnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: SEALing the mold: systems analysis of the fungal response to cell wall damageNSFCell Development & Physiology2025$836,565August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Mark R Martennsf.gov
UKRI/BBSRC-NSF/BIO: Community-dependent CRISPR-cas evolution and robust community functionNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$833,999September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Samuel P Brownnsf.gov
Deciphering the Dynamics of the Unfolded Protein ResponseNSFCell Development & Physiology2025$828,803August 15, 2025July 31, 2028Laura Segatorinsf.gov
RUI: Synergistic biodegradation of polyethylene terepthalate (PET) plastic by microbial consortiaNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$828,353July 1, 2023June 30, 2027Jay L Melliesnsf.gov
CAREER: A Synthetic Biology Platform to Map and Engineer the Diverse Epigenetic SpaceNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$825,816February 1, 2022January 31, 2027Albert J Keungnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Metabolic fluxes from the Calvin-Benson cycle through the parallel shikimate and non-shikimate pathways in plantsNSFCell Development & Physiology2024$823,311June 1, 2024May 31, 2027Berkley J Walkernsf.gov
UKRI/BBSRC-NSF/BIO: Controlling synthetic microbial community structure using physical & biological containmentNSFCell Development & Physiology2024$820,000August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Aditya M Kunjapurnsf.gov
CAREER: Organic and inorganic carbon metabolism in methanotrophic bacteria.NSFCell Development & Physiology2025$819,654February 1, 2025January 31, 2030Calvin Henardnsf.gov
THE EXTRAORDINARY CONNECTIONS BETWEEN FLAVONOL AND BENZOATE METABOLISMNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$818,368May 1, 2022April 30, 2027Gilles J Bassetnsf.gov
CAREER: Learning mechanistic models with automated experimentsNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$816,778February 1, 2024January 31, 2029Paul A Jensennsf.gov
Stress Response Mechanisms in VibrioNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$800,000February 15, 2022January 31, 2026Jyl S Matsonnsf.gov
A high throughput approach for building and surveying the emergent properties of synthetic ecologiesNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$800,000June 15, 2023May 31, 2027Adil Y Shamoonsf.gov
Investigating the metabolic cooperation between a phototrophic bacterium and a methanogenic archaeonNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$800,000July 1, 2023June 30, 2027Arpita Bosensf.gov
UKRI/BBSRC-NSF/BIO: Identifying, elucidating and reprogramming synthetic microbial communities for degradation of toxic chemicals: microfluidics enabled high-throughput approachesNSFCell Development & Physiology2024$800,000August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Xiaoxia Linnsf.gov
Optogenetic selection for dynamic phenotypes in bacteriaNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$796,158August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Mary J Dunlopnsf.gov
Conductive microbial consortia for accelerating interspecies extracellular metabolism and living electronicsNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$796,000September 15, 2025August 31, 2028Nikhil S Malvankarnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Artificial CoralNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$792,490July 15, 2023June 30, 2027Christine D Keatingnsf.gov
NSF/MCB-BSF: Probing cellular surplus in single bacterial cells to understand concerted controls of cell growth and adaptationNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$789,277September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Fangwei Sinsf.gov
Elucidating how species interactions influence the success or failure of invasion into microbial communitiesNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$788,966September 1, 2024August 31, 2028Babak Momeninsf.gov
Engineering autoregulation of the epitranscriptome to track and control stress responsesNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$788,204July 15, 2022June 30, 2026Lydia M Contrerasnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Engineering host-associated synthetic consortia based on ecological modules.NSFMolecular Biosciences2023$786,821September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Otto X Cordero Sancheznsf.gov
CAREER: Complexity From Simplicity: Multi-scale Computational Deciphering of the Viral Life CycleNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$784,048January 1, 2022December 31, 2027Elsje Pienaarnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Data-driven engineering of the thermotolerant yeast Kluyveromyces marxianusNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$777,157October 1, 2022September 30, 2025Ian Wheeldonnsf.gov
Directed evolution of 3D printed microbial communitiesNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$765,540August 1, 2023July 31, 2026Maria Rebolleda-Gomeznsf.gov
CAREER: Mechanisms of functional robustness in soil microbiomesNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$763,538July 15, 2024June 30, 2029Seppe Kuehnnsf.gov
Transitions: Emergent Microstructures of ProtocellsNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$757,500September 15, 2023February 28, 2027Irene Chennsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Living on the Edge - Quantitative Systems Physiology of Iron HomeostasisNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$752,399January 1, 2022December 31, 2026Terri A Longnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Creating Synthetic Lichen to Elucidate how Morphology Impacts Mutualistic Exchanges in Microbial Communities.NSFCell Development & Physiology2024$751,296February 1, 2024January 31, 2028Arjun Khakharnsf.gov
Transitions: Evolving our Understanding of Dynamic RNA Folding and FunctionNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$750,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Julius B Lucksnsf.gov
Transition: Metabolomics-driven understanding of rules that coordinate metabolic responses and adaptive evolution of synthetic biology chassisNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$750,000August 15, 2023July 31, 2027Yinjie Tangnsf.gov
Transitions: variable temperature cryoEM to redesign thermophilic enzymes for carbon fixationNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$750,000August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Robert B Rosensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Living on the Edge - Quantitative Systems Physiology of Iron HomeostasisNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$739,176January 1, 2022December 31, 2026Belinda Akpansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Model-guided design of bacterial interspecies interactions and trans-organismic communication in living intercellular circuitsNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$728,148May 15, 2022December 31, 2025Douglas Densmorensf.gov
CAREER: Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression in Engineered ProkaryotesNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$723,489March 1, 2024February 28, 2029Natalie G Farnynsf.gov
Engineering gene expression noise to modulate the collective inflammatory responseNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$720,840March 1, 2023February 28, 2027Kathryn Miller-Jensennsf.gov
DREAM Sentinels: Selection of aptamers that target viral variants with high specificityNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$718,956January 1, 2023December 31, 2025Hsin-Chih Yehnsf.gov
Development of advanced biocatalyst tools and resources to enable biogas-based biomanufacturing.NSFMolecular Biosciences2022$716,898August 15, 2022July 31, 2027Calvin Henardnsf.gov
CAREER: Expanding and Leveraging the Natural Diversity of Type I CRISPR for Genome EngineeringNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$700,010March 1, 2024February 28, 2029Yan Zhangnsf.gov
Examining how robustness and paralysis to the same stress manifests in iron-starved bacteriaNSFCell Development & Physiology2025$700,000February 1, 2025January 31, 2029Mark P Brynildsennsf.gov
Elucidating, understanding, and leveraging 'covert' metabolic interactions in synthetic microbial communities.NSFMolecular Biosciences2025$700,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2028David Nielsennsf.gov
Elucidating homoserine lactone-mediated interbacterial interactions in plant growth-promoting rhizobacterial consortiaNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$699,903August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Lauren Andrewsnsf.gov
Post-transcriptional genome regulation in bacteria with next generation CRISPR-Cas toolsNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$689,062August 15, 2022January 31, 2027Jesse Zalatannsf.gov
CAREER: Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms Underlying Circuit-Host InteractionsNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$687,739February 1, 2022January 31, 2027Xiaojun Tiannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Poise under pressure: developing strains with minimal genomes for integrated bioprocessingNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$686,522August 1, 2022July 31, 2026Kristala L Prathernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Revealing essential regulatory proteins in tardigrade cryptobiosisNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$682,336April 15, 2022March 31, 2026Leslie M Hicksnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanisms of community coalescence in synthetic microbiomesNSFCell Development & Physiology2024$672,850March 1, 2024February 28, 2027Angela M Oliverionsf.gov
BBSRC-NSF/BIO Deciphering the Rules of Nucleus Architecture with Synthetic Cells and OrganellesNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$672,155November 15, 2021October 31, 2024Richard M Murraynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Model-guided design of bacterial interspecies interactions and trans-organismic communication in living intercellular circuitsNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$668,913May 15, 2022April 30, 2026Lauren Andrewsnsf.gov
NSF-SNSF: Continuous evolution of artificial catalysts into life-sustaining enzymesNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$650,546August 15, 2024July 31, 2028Helen T Hobbsnsf.gov
Deciphering newly uncovered mechanisms of fluid regulation in bacterial RNA-protein networksNSFCell Development & Physiology2024$650,195April 1, 2024March 31, 2027Lydia M Contrerasnsf.gov
Transitions: Deep Learning Models for Microbial Image Analysis and Time-Series PredictionsNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$638,578January 1, 2022December 31, 2025Mary J Dunlopnsf.gov
GOALI: Leveraging the interconnectedness between mass transfer and cell metabolism for process control of mammalian cell fed-batch and perfusion culturesNSFCell Development & Physiology2024$629,853May 1, 2024April 30, 2027Sarah W Harcumnsf.gov
CAREER: Elucidating spatial and epigenetic regulation of gene expression during human development using photopatterning and single-cell multiomicsNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$624,935February 1, 2024January 31, 2029Siddharth S Deynsf.gov
Tools4Cells: Harnessing the plasmidome for environmental engineering of microbial communities using synthetic biologyNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$623,295August 1, 2025July 31, 2028James Chappellnsf.gov
CAS-Climate: Construction of a bacterium with optimized methane consumption at 10ppm for climate change mitigationNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$622,200September 1, 2022August 31, 2027Mary E Lidstromnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: NSF/MCB: Repurposing metabolite-responsive aptamers for real-time sensing and dynamic control of Cas6-mediated metabolon assemblyNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$590,000August 15, 2023July 31, 2027Nancy A Da Silvansf.gov
CAREER: Engineering crop plants to metabolize products of CO2 electrolysis to enable food production with artificial photosynthesisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$582,520July 1, 2023June 30, 2028Robert E Jinkersonnsf.gov
CAREER: Connecting eukaryotic electron transfer components to nitrogenase using a bacterial chassisNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$570,209February 1, 2024January 31, 2029Kathryn Fixennsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Understanding and controlling force generation by a centrin-based contractile systemNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$558,000June 1, 2023May 31, 2027Andrew J Medfordnsf.gov
CAREER: A Novel Framework for Measuring and Engineering Twisting and Writhing in DNANSFCell Development & Physiology2023$556,506May 1, 2023April 30, 2028Enoch Yeungnsf.gov
FMSG:BIO: Integrating Artificial Intelligence with Bioprinting for Future Manufacturing of OrganoidsNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2022$554,983January 1, 2023December 31, 2025Ipsita Banerjeensf.gov
Collaborative Research: MODULUS: Protein droplets drive membrane bending and cytoskeletal organizationNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$550,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Jeanne C Stachowiaknsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Investigating the role and interplay of microenvironment, manufacturing, and metabolism on MSC production of extracellular vesiclesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$547,347June 15, 2023May 31, 2027Ross Markleinnsf.gov
CAREER: Epigenetics of Synthetic BiologyNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$543,656April 1, 2023March 31, 2028Alessandra S Eustaquionsf.gov
RUI: Sugar-mediated remodeling of the E. coli transcriptome and its impact on biofilm growth and compositionNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$534,002August 1, 2022July 31, 2027Lisa M Rynonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanics of Reconstituted Self-Organized Contractile Actomyosin SystemsNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$533,158February 1, 2022July 31, 2026Aaron Dinnernsf.gov
Sedimentary Minerals, Organic Chemical Transformations, and the Origin of LifeNSFDivision Of Earth Sciences2022$525,176July 15, 2022June 30, 2025Steven A Bennernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: NSF/MCB: Repurposing metabolite-responsive aptamers for real-time sensing and dynamic control of Cas6-mediated metabolon assemblyNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$522,000August 15, 2023July 31, 2027Wilfred Chennsf.gov
CSHL Synthetic Biology Course (2022-2024)NSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$515,458August 1, 2022July 31, 2025David J Stewartnsf.gov
BRC-BIO: Investigation of the tissue-specific role of the ER membrane protein complex (EMC) in the development and maintenance of a multicellular organismNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2023$514,314August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Rebecca Delventhalnsf.gov
CAREER: Selective activation of catalytic RNA to control energy flow in microbial consortiaNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$513,975April 1, 2023March 31, 2028James Chappellnsf.gov
Bacterial stem cells for enhancing biodiesel production from lignocellulosic feedstocksNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$510,734August 15, 2022July 31, 2026Grant R Bowmannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Using non-canonical genetic alphabets to expand genetic codes in synthetic cellsNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$510,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Kate Adamalansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanisms of community coalescence in synthetic microbiomesNSFCell Development & Physiology2024$509,573March 1, 2024February 28, 2027Benjamin E Wolfensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Mechanics of Reconstituted Self-Organized Contractile Actomyosin SystemsNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$508,806February 1, 2022January 31, 2026Allen P Liunsf.gov
Engineering probiotic yeast to release intracellular molecules into the mammalian gutNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$500,000April 15, 2023March 31, 2027Nathan C Crooknsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Merging Metabolomics and Isotope Biogeochemistry as a New Approach for Quantitative Flux Analysis of Environmental Carbon MetabolismNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$500,000May 15, 2025April 30, 2028Alex L Sessionsnsf.gov
BioMADE: Economically optimal process decision making using Machine Learning modelsNSFCell Development & Physiology2025$500,000August 1, 2025July 31, 2027Brian F Pflegernsf.gov
BRITE Future: Bioeconomy Relevant Innovation Through EASyNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$499,999August 15, 2022July 31, 2026Ellen Neidlensf.gov
Excellence in Research: Metaomics-based characterization of the mutually beneficial interkingdom “cross-talk” between algae and bacteria- it takes two to tangoNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$499,820August 1, 2022July 31, 2027Ashvini Chauhannsf.gov
Sentinels: Living-Tissue for Doppler Detection of Emerging Microbial ThreatsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2022$496,377September 1, 2022August 31, 2026David D Noltensf.gov
Reversible long-term memory devices in bacteria inspired by mammalian chromatin modification circuitsNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$481,237July 1, 2023June 30, 2026Domitilla Del Vecchionsf.gov
Collaborative Research: SEALing the mold: systems analysis of the fungal response to cell wall damageNSFCell Development & Physiology2025$474,469August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Steven D Harrisnsf.gov
RUI: Complex control in C. elegans using de novo designed protein switchesNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$466,738February 1, 2022January 31, 2026Erika Sorensen-Kamakiannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Artificial CoralNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$464,732July 15, 2023June 30, 2027Barbara H Harthornnsf.gov
BioMADE: Development of genomic language models to predict optimal genomes for commercial protein productionNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2025$449,999September 1, 2025August 31, 2027Yun S Songnsf.gov
CAREER: Uncovering new rules of multicellular life using synthetic microbial communitiesNSFCell Development & Physiology2023$449,160February 15, 2023January 31, 2028Arthur Prindlensf.gov
2022BBSRC-NSF/BIO: Self-replicating synthetic cells programmed by RNANSFCell Development & Physiology2024$448,355June 1, 2024May 31, 2027Aleksei Aksimentievnsf.gov
CAREER: Engineering plant anthranilate ester synthesis and perception for herbivore defenseNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$448,286June 1, 2025May 31, 2030Cynthia Hollandnsf.gov
RAISE: T4C: Reprogramming cellular signaling pathways with implanted integrated circuitsNSFCell Development & Physiology2025$439,999March 1, 2025February 28, 2027Wallace Marshallnsf.gov
CAREER: Dissecting Snow Algal Community Interactions to Understand Environmental Change ImpactsNSFOrganismal Interactions & Ecology2023$439,325September 1, 2023August 31, 2028Ashley E Becknsf.gov
Collaborative Research: SEALing the mold: systems analysis of the fungal response to cell wall damageNSFCell Development & Physiology2025$438,079August 1, 2025July 31, 2028Ranjan Srivastavansf.gov
CAREER: Synthetic Biology to Understand and Harness Plant Enzyme Complexes for Natural Product Synthesis in YeastNSFCell Development & Physiology2024$429,656February 1, 2024January 31, 2029Sijin Linsf.gov
MCA: Artificial glycoconjugates that target the sweet spotNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$426,036September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Valeria T Milamnsf.gov
BIOMADE: Development and Systems Characterization of Completely Synthetic Cell Culture Media enabled by VHH Growth Factor AlternativesNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$412,750August 15, 2025July 31, 2027Michael D Lynchnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: MODULUS: Copy Number Alterations and Xenobiotic adaptationNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$410,392May 1, 2022April 30, 2026Justin R Pritchardnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: EXPAND: Role of Melanin in the Interactions between a Polyextremotolerant Fungus and its Photoautotrophic PartnersNSFCell Development & Physiology2025$407,065June 1, 2025May 31, 2028Steven D Harrisnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: PlantSynBio: Deciphering the roles of genetic and biochemical redundancy and pathway regulation via refactoring the protective plant cuticleNSFDivision Of Integrative Organismal Systems2022$404,390August 1, 2022September 30, 2025Erin E Sparksnsf.gov
PlantSynBio: Integrate Natural Product Biosynthesis into the Global Metabolic NetworkNSFMolecular Biosciences2023$400,000August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Zhen Wangnsf.gov
Engineering GPI-anchored Proteins in Plant Cells for Enhanced Protein Production and ApplicationsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$394,063July 1, 2024June 30, 2027Jianfeng Xunsf.gov
Unifying synthetic small regulatory RNAsNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$390,637May 1, 2024May 31, 2025Tae Seok Moonnsf.gov
RUI: Molecular evolution and regulation of the anthranilate branch point in plantsNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$382,838May 15, 2022April 30, 2026Cynthia Hollandnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Harnessing plant hormone receptors for the rapid design of genetic circuits controlled by user-specified ligandsNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$376,264July 15, 2022June 30, 2026Tim Whiteheadnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Biological rules of analog information storage in the chromatin stateNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$374,999August 1, 2025July 31, 2029Ruth J Williamsnsf.gov
Transitions: Metagenomics of aquatic biofilms: evaluating linkages between autotrophic and heterotrophic microbial diversity and functionNSFCell Development & Physiology2025$374,545October 1, 2024April 30, 2027Allison R Robernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Revealing essential regulatory proteins in tardigrade cryptobiosisNSFMolecular Biosciences2022$366,624April 15, 2022March 31, 2027Derrick Kollingnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: MODULUS: Stochastic reaction-diffusion equations on metric graphs and spatially-resolved dynamics of virus infection spreadNSFDivision Of Mathematical Sciences2022$365,556June 1, 2022May 31, 2025John Yinnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Enabling Scalable Redox Reactions in BiomanufacturingNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$360,905September 1, 2023August 31, 2026Justin Siegelnsf.gov
MCA: Integration of Metabolomics to determine the cross-tolerance memory for simultaneous fungal pathogen infestation and drought stress in peanutNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$360,638August 15, 2024July 31, 2027Ramesh Katamnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Engineering host-associated synthetic consortia based on ecological modules.NSFMolecular Biosciences2025$340,796January 1, 2025August 31, 2027Salvador Almagro-Morenonsf.gov
Quantifying the Prevalence and Phenotypic Consequences of Transcriptional Irreversibility in BacteriaNSFMolecular Biosciences2026$337,841October 1, 2025January 31, 2027Kimberly A Reynoldsnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: MODULUS: Nuclear envelope shape change coordination with chromosome segregation in mitosis in fission yeastNSFCell Development & Physiology2022$336,762June 15, 2022May 31, 2027Mary W Eltingnsf.gov
Conference: Workshop: Microbial Diversity Molecules to Modeling Across Biological Scales; Summer in WoodsHoleNSFDivision Of Environmental Biology2022$331,166August 1, 2022July 31, 2025Linda Hymannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: PlantSynBio: Deciphering the roles of genetic and biochemical redundancy and pathway regulation via refactoring the protective plant cuticleNSFInnovation Tools, Informatics, & Functional Genomics2022$313,425August 1, 2022July 31, 2026Rajib Sahansf.gov
Transitions: Metagenomics of aquatic biofilms: evaluating linkages between autotrophic and heterotrophic microbial diversity and functionNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$312,684May 15, 2022January 31, 2025Allison R Robernsf.gov
RUI: Prebiotic origins of biological energy (PrOBE)NSFMolecular Biosciences2024$311,035August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Brian J Stockmannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: MODULUS: Copy Number Alterations and Xenobiotic adaptationNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$308,430November 1, 2023April 30, 2026Natalia Komarovansf.gov
RUI: Mathematical Modeling of MicrogliaNSFMathematical Science Section2023$307,661August 1, 2023July 31, 2027Kamila R Larripansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Merging Metabolomics and Isotope Biogeochemistry as a New Approach for Quantitative Flux Analysis of Environmental Carbon MetabolismNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$300,105May 15, 2025April 30, 2028Ludmilla Aristildensf.gov
Reversing open reading frames to create a pseudo-mirror image of lifeNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$300,000August 1, 2022July 31, 2025Christophe Hermannsf.gov
EAGER: Accelerating Synthetic Biology Discovery through Integrated CurationNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$300,000August 15, 2022December 31, 2025Chris J Myersnsf.gov
EAGER: Leveraging Chaperones to Escape the Plant RuBisCO Catalytic Catch-22NSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2023$300,000April 15, 2023October 31, 2025Matthew D Shouldersnsf.gov
Deciphering Molecular Networks Driving Community-Level Functions: A Generalizable Systems Biology Framework for Microbiome Research and Engineering.NSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$300,000September 1, 2024October 31, 2024Ophelia S Venturellinsf.gov
Deciphering Molecular Networks Driving Community-Level Functions: A Generalizable Systems Biology Framework for Microbiome Research and Engineering.NSFMolecular Biosciences2024$300,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2026Ophelia S Venturellinsf.gov
Unraveling nickel delivery pathways in methanogenic archaeaNSFMolecular Biosciences2025$300,000September 15, 2025August 31, 2028Kylie Allennsf.gov
EAGER: Magnetothermal Control of Cell Fates and FunctionNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$299,999July 1, 2022June 30, 2024Christopher H Contagnsf.gov
EAGER: Design of an RNA-based Dual Regulator for Repetitive Gene Expression RegulationNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$299,779August 1, 2022July 31, 2025Xun Tangnsf.gov
EAGER: Comparative single cell transcriptomics and regulomics: A proof-of-concept application of cutting-edge -omics techniques with non-model systemsNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2023$299,072June 1, 2023May 31, 2025Carol R Buellnsf.gov
Functional characterization of the enzyme dipeptide interaction network and its role in the regulation of Arabidopsis carbon metabolismNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$289,171March 1, 2024July 31, 2026Aleksandra Skirycznsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Creating Synthetic Lichen to Elucidate how Morphology Impacts Mutualistic Exchanges in Microbial Communities.NSFCell Development & Physiology2024$273,148February 1, 2024January 31, 2027Daniel Ducatnsf.gov
RCN-UBE: Statistical Thinking in Undergraduate Biology (STUB) Network: A network for coordinating the teaching and assessment of statistical thinking in introductory biologyNSFDivision of Biological Infrastructure2022$252,527April 1, 2022September 30, 2023Karen J McGaugheynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Investigating the role and interplay of microenvironment, manufacturing, and metabolism on MSC production of extracellular vesiclesNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2023$200,000June 15, 2023May 31, 2027Donald R Griffinnsf.gov
MCA: Characterizing the role of alternative oxidases in marine bacteriaNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$198,183September 1, 2022August 31, 2024Anne K Dunnnsf.gov
Conference: Increasing Underrepresented Minorities in STEM: The NOBCChE Annual ConferenceNSFDivision Of Chemistry2023$188,800September 1, 2023April 25, 2025Kristen S Williamsnsf.gov
Functional characterization of the enzyme dipeptide interaction network and its role in the regulation of Arabidopsis carbon metabolismNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$182,110August 15, 2022June 30, 2024Aleksandra Skirycznsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Poise under pressure: developing strains with minimal genomes for integrated bioprocessingNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$174,880August 1, 2022July 31, 2026Jason T Boocknsf.gov
MCA: Characterizing the role of alternative oxidases in marine bacteriaNSFMolecular Biosciences2024$162,951January 1, 2024August 31, 2027Anne K Dunnnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Poise under pressure: developing strains with minimal genomes for integrated bioprocessingNSFMolecular Biosciences2026$153,452March 1, 2026December 31, 2026Kristala L Prathernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Engineering host-associated synthetic consortia based on ecological modules.NSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2023$150,839September 1, 2023May 31, 2025Salvador Almagro-Morenonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: PlantSynBio: Deciphering the roles of genetic and biochemical redundancy and pathway regulation via refactoring the protective plant cuticleNSFInnovation Tools, Informatics, & Functional Genomics2025$114,909May 1, 2025July 31, 2026Erin E Sparksnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: MODULUS: Copy Number Alterations and Xenobiotic adaptationNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$108,175May 1, 2022August 31, 2024Natalia Komarovansf.gov
2024 iGEM Program at the University of VirginiaNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$104,917August 1, 2024July 31, 2025Keith G Kozminskinsf.gov
2023 iGEM Program at the University of VirginiaNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2023$104,236July 15, 2023November 30, 2024Keith G Kozminskinsf.gov
Conference: Microbiome Data Management in Action, June 12-13, 2024, Atlanta, GANSFCell Development & Physiology2024$100,000June 1, 2024May 31, 2026Julia Kellihernsf.gov
Conference: Networks of success to broaden participation in the environmental sciences.NSFDivision Of Environmental Biology2023$99,995June 15, 2023May 31, 2025Bala Chaudharynsf.gov
Conference: How SynBio can realistically impact crop improvement and agricultureNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2025$98,467January 1, 2025December 31, 2025Catalin Voiniciucnsf.gov
iGEM Program at the University of VirginiaNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$98,356August 1, 2022July 31, 2023Keith G Kozminskinsf.gov
Conference: The Allied Genetics Conference (TAGC) 2024NSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$97,500December 15, 2023November 30, 2024Tracey A DePellegrinnsf.gov
Conference: A workshop to understand the current needs for advancing living sentinel researchNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$76,121August 1, 2023July 31, 2024Jonathan Silbergnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: NSF Workshop on Models for Uncovering Rules and Unexpected Phenomena in Biological Systems (MODULUS)NSFDivision Of Mathematical Sciences2022$70,000August 1, 2022July 31, 2024Padmanabhan Seshaiyernsf.gov
Conference: 2025 Society for Biological Engineering Conference Support for Future LeadersNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2025$50,000August 1, 2025April 30, 2026Evan Flachnsf.gov
Conference: 2025 AfroBiotech ConferenceNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2025$49,500January 1, 2025June 30, 2025Evan Flachnsf.gov
Conference: Molecular Genetics of Bacteria and Phages Meeting Madison-Wisconsin August 7-11 2023NSFMolecular Biosciences2023$48,793June 1, 2023May 31, 2026Lyle Simmonsnsf.gov
Conference: 2024 Synthetic Biology: Engineering, Evolution and Design (SEED) ConferenceNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$48,725March 1, 2024August 31, 2024Evan Flachnsf.gov
Conference: 2024 International Conference on Microbiome EngineeringNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$47,525August 1, 2024July 31, 2025Evan Flachnsf.gov
Conference: 2023 AfroBiotech ConferenceNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2023$47,250August 15, 2023July 31, 2024Evan Flachnsf.gov
Conference: The 1st International SynBYSS ConferenceNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2025$45,000December 1, 2024May 31, 2025Tae Seok Moonnsf.gov
Conference: Synthetic Biology: Engineering, Evolution and Design (SEED) ConferenceNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2023$43,550May 1, 2023April 30, 2024Evan Flachnsf.gov
Conference: 2023 International Conference on Microbiome EngineeringNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$42,485December 1, 2023November 30, 2024Evan Flachnsf.gov
Conference: 2024 Mammalian Synthetic Biology WorkshopNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$40,250February 1, 2024July 31, 2024Evan Flachnsf.gov
Conference: 2025 International Conference on Biomolecular EngineeringNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$39,670September 1, 2024August 31, 2025Evan Flachnsf.gov
Conference: 3rd Optogenetic Technologies and Applications ConferenceNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2023$37,950December 1, 2022November 30, 2023Kelsey Kettelhutnsf.gov
Conference: 2023 Cell Free Systems ConferenceNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$35,800November 15, 2023October 31, 2024Evan Flachnsf.gov
Conference: International Conference on Epigenetics & BioengineeringNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$33,400July 15, 2024December 31, 2024Evan Flachnsf.gov
Conference: 12th International Conference on Biomolecular EngineeringNSFDivision of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems2023$29,805February 15, 2023January 31, 2024Evan Flachnsf.gov
Conference: 2024 Optogenetic Technologies and Applications ConferenceNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$29,540July 15, 2024June 30, 2025Evan Flachnsf.gov
3rd AfroBiotech ConferenceNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$26,100November 1, 2021October 31, 2022Erika M Taylornsf.gov
6th International Conference on Plant Synthetic Biology, Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Fort Lauderdale (FL), December 9-11, 2022NSFDivision Of Integrative Organismal Systems2023$23,295December 15, 2022November 30, 2023Kelsey Kettelhutnsf.gov
2nd Optogenetic Technologies and ApplicationsNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$20,625December 1, 2021November 30, 2022Izabela Balickansf.gov
Conference: The Second U.S.-Korea Synthetic Biology ConferenceNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2023$20,336August 15, 2023July 31, 2024Yong-Su Jinnsf.gov
Conference: 2023 Archaea: Ecology, Metabolism and Molecular Biology GRC and GRS The Root and Branch of Discovery: Lessons on Life from the ArchaeaNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2023$20,000June 15, 2023November 30, 2023Amy K Schmidnsf.gov
Conference: Travel Grant for Nona Works Fall 23 HackathonNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2023$19,999September 1, 2023August 31, 2024Radhakrishna Sankansf.gov
2022 Meeting of the Phytochemical Society of North AmericaNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$19,981May 1, 2022August 31, 2023Dorothea B Thollnsf.gov
Conference: 2024 International Conference on CRISPR TechnologiesNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$19,900August 1, 2024January 31, 2025Evan Flachnsf.gov
Conference: 2023 International Conference on CRISPR TechnologiesNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2023$17,325August 1, 2023July 31, 2024Evan Flachnsf.gov
Conference: 2024 Cellular and Molecular Fungal Biology Gordon Research SeminarNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$16,480April 15, 2024March 31, 2025Anna Selmeckinsf.gov
Conference: 2024 Microbial Stress Response GRC and GRS: Dealing with the Unknown: Bacterial Stress Responses Across Time and SpaceNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2024$15,000March 15, 2024February 28, 2025Amy K Schmidnsf.gov
Conference: 15th Workshop on Cyanobacteria: Promoting collaborative science and early career scientists in the field of cyanobacterial physiology and biotechnologyNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2025$15,000May 1, 2025April 30, 2026Jamey D Youngnsf.gov
Conference: 2025 Archaea: Ecology, Metabolism and Molecular Biology GRC and GRS: Archaeal Genomics for Understanding Origin of Eukaryotes and for Biotechnology ApplicationsNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2025$15,000May 15, 2025April 30, 2026Jocelyne DiRuggieronsf.gov
2022 Molecular Basis of Microbial One-Carbon Metabolism: Enzymes and Metabolisms Driving the Global Carbon CycleNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$14,980July 1, 2022June 30, 2023Christopher J Marxnsf.gov
4th International Conference on Microbiome Engineering (ICME)NSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$12,525November 1, 2021October 31, 2022Michelle A O'Malleynsf.gov
14th Workshop on Cyanobacteria: Promoting collaborative science and early career scientists in the field of cyanobacterial physiology and applicationsNSFDivision of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences2022$11,050May 15, 2022April 30, 2023Daniel Ducatnsf.gov
2022 Biomineralization GRC and GRSNSFDivision Of Materials Research2022$9,995May 15, 2022April 30, 2023Janet Moradian-Oldaknsf.gov

Organizations

OrganizationPlaceNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI0$09$8.2 million
University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX0$08$7.9 million
William Marsh Rice UniversityHouston, TX0$07$5.7 million
University of Michigan at Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI0$07$5.5 million
University of WashingtonSeattle, WA0$05$5.3 million
University of Georgia Research Foundation IncAthens, GA0$06$4.6 million
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ0$05$4.5 million
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA0$07$4.3 million
University of DelawareNewark, DE0$05$3.9 million
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD0$03$3.7 million
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA0$03$3.3 million
North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC0$05$3.2 million
University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN0$04$3.1 million
University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA0$05$3.1 million
Trustees of Boston UniversityBoston, MA0$04$3 million
Arizona State UniversityScottsdale, AZ0$03$2.9 million
University of ChicagoChicago, IL0$03$2.9 million
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA0$03$2.7 million
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT0$03$2.6 million
Washington UniversitySaint Louis, MO0$03$2.5 million
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUrbana, IL0$03$2.5 million
Columbia UniversityNew York, NY0$02$2.5 million
Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design EcosystemEmeryville, CA0$01$2.4 million
Northwestern University at ChicagoChicago, IL0$04$2.3 million
University of FloridaGainesville, FL0$03$2.3 million
University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA0$03$2.3 million
University of Pittsburgh at PittsburghPittsburgh, PA0$02$2 million
University of South AlabamaMobile, AL0$02$2 million
Georgia Tech Research CorporationAtlanta, GA0$03$1.8 million
University of Colorado at BoulderBoulder, CO0$03$1.8 million
Duke UniversityDurham, NC0$03$1.8 million
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY0$02$1.7 million
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI0$05$1.7 million
Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO0$02$1.7 million
Weill Medical Coll of Cornell UnivNew York, NY0$01$1.7 million
University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA0$03$1.6 million
University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla, CA0$03$1.6 million
University of North TexasDenton, TX0$02$1.5 million
University of Maryland, College ParkCollege Park, MD0$01$1.5 million
Boise State UniversityBoise, ID0$01$1.5 million
Stanford UniversityStanford, CA0$01$1.5 million
J. Craig Venter Institute, Inc.La Jolla, CA0$03$1.5 million
University of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH0$01$1.4 million
University of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA0$02$1.4 million
University of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MA0$02$1.4 million
University of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln, NE0$02$1.3 million
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN0$02$1.3 million
Washington State UniversityPullman, WA0$01$1.3 million
New York University School of MedicineNew York, NY0$01$1.2 million
Pennsylvania State Univ University ParkUniversity Park, PA0$02$1.2 million
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment StationCollege Station, TX0$01$1.2 million
California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA0$02$1.2 million
Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT0$01$1.2 million
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA0$01$1.1 million
Indiana UniversityBloomington, IN0$01$1.1 million
South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD0$01$1 million
University of RochesterRochester, NY0$01$985,496
Rutgers University New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ0$01$949,877
Ut Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TX0$01$927,052
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA0$01$900,000
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee, FL0$02$860,458
University of Maryland Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD0$01$836,565
Williams CollegeWilliamstown, MA0$02$831,124
Reed CollegePortland, OR0$01$828,353
University of Toledo Health Sci CampusToledo, OH0$01$800,000
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA0$01$789,277
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA0$01$788,966
University of California Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA0$01$757,500
University of Tennessee KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN0$01$739,176
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester, MA0$01$723,489
American Institute of Chemical EngineersNew York, NY0$020$695,220
Univ of North Carolina Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC0$01$682,336
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY0$01$672,850
Clemson UniversityClemson, SC0$01$629,853
University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IL0$01$543,656
Oberlin CollegeOberlin, OH0$01$534,002
Foundation for Applied Molecular EvolutnAlachua, FL0$01$525,176
Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryCold Spring Harbor, NY0$01$515,458
Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, IL0$01$514,314
University of WyomingLaramie, WY0$01$510,734
Tufts UniversityMedford, MA0$01$509,573
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA0$04$507,509
Louisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge, LA0$02$488,579
Wabash CollegeCrawfordsville, IN0$01$466,738
Carroll CollegeHelena, MT0$01$439,325
University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT0$01$438,079
SUNY at BuffaloAmherst, NY0$01$400,000
Arkansas State University Main CampusJonesboro, AR0$01$394,063
Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH0$01$374,545
Marshall University Research CorporationHuntington, WV0$01$366,624
University of California at DavisDavis, CA0$01$360,905
ST. Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN0$01$340,796
Marine Biological LaboratoryWoods Hole, MA0$01$331,166
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA0$02$319,981
Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN0$01$312,684
Adelphi UniversityGarden City, NY0$01$311,035
Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs FoundationArcata, CA0$01$307,661
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX0$01$300,000
California Polytechnic State University FoundationSan Luis Obispo, CA0$01$252,527
University of Oklahoma Norman CampusNorman, OK0$01$198,183

Funding by fiscal year

Fiscal yearNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
20260$01$10,000
20250$075$34,019,231
20240$086$37,229,664
20230$079$38,619,394
20220$093$56,787,151

Open federal funding opportunities

From Grants.gov: notices that funded awards in this table, and open notices on the same agency and assistance listing.

Open opportunityNumberAgencyListingClosesAward ceilingWhy it matches
Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)26-512NSF47.074November 4, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)25-540NSF47.074November 17, 2026$2 millionSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)24-573NSF47.074January 26, 2027$1.5 millionSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH (GCR)24-527NSF47.074February 8, 2027$3.6 millionSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-124-598NSF47.074February 8, 2027$20 millionSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
Mid-Career Advancement (MCA)22-603NSF47.074March 1, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)26-506NSF47.074March 2, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL)24-586NSF47.074April 6, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows24-528NSF47.074April 13, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS)25-533NSF47.074April 14, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)24-588NSF47.074June 1, 2027$3.2 millionSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)22-586NSF47.074July 28, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)23-601NSF47.074August 18, 2027$500,000Same assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)26-504NSF47.074September 28, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR)23-598NSF47.074October 19, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
Plant Biotic Interactions20-576NSF47.074October 5, 2076Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core)26-517NSF47.074October 5, 2076Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
National Science Foundation National Innovation Corps Teams (NSF National I-CorpsTM Teams) Program25-549NSF47.074October 6, 2076Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions: (RUI and ROA-PUI)14-579NSF47.074October 14, 2076Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here
Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research (Innovation)23-578NSF47.074October 30, 2076$800,000Same assistance listing 47.074 as 206 awards here

Updated November 3, 2026. Read from NIH RePORTER ExPORTER and NSF Award Search. Published by NIH and NSF as U.S. government data. NIH awards are fiscal years 2021 to 2025 (NIH files published to 2026-07-09); NSF awards are fiscal years 2022 to 2026 (NSF files published to 2026-11-02). NIH amounts are the total cost of each fiscal year in the window; NSF amounts are the funds obligated in the window. Organizations are matched on the UEI. Open opportunities come from Grants.gov and match on agency and assistance listing number, and on the notice number NIH prints on an award. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.