The National Science Foundation has released a program solicitation for the Dimensions of Biodiversity program. The agency anticipates awarding 8 to 12 grants in an amount totaling $16-$22 million.
The Dimensions of Biodiversity program aims to transform “how we describe and understand the scope and role of life on Earth.”
Proposals are due by 3 April 2014. For more information, see the program solicitation at http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2014/nsf14525/nsf14525.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click.