Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences

Biomolecular Systems

Description

The Biomolecular Systems Cluster is located within the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) and emphasizes the structure, function, dynamics, interactions, and interconversions of biological molecules. The context for such studies can range from investigations of individual macromolecules to the large-scale integration of metabolic and energetic processes. Research supported by this cluster includes development of cutting-edge technologies integrating theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to the study of biological molecules and their functional complexes; mechanistic studies of the regulation and catalysis of enzymes and RNA, and higher-order characterization of the biochemical processes by which all organisms acquire, transform, and utilize energy from substrates. This cluster emphasizes the importance of multi-disciplinary research carried out at the interfaces of biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics and computer science, and engineering.

This cluster includes the scientific themes of molecular biochemistry, metabolic biochemistry (contact: Parag Chitnis, Program Director, 703-292-8441, pchitnis@nsf.gov ), and molecular biophysics (contact: Kamal Shukla, Program Director, 703-292-8444, kshukla@nsf.gov).

Due Dates

Proposals must be submitted by the following date(s):

• Full Proposal Target Date(s):
  January 12, annually
  July 12, annually

Primary Program Contact

Kamal Shukla
Program Director
Rm. 655 S
Phone: (703) 292-8444,
Fax: (703) 292-9061,
Email: kshukla@nsf.gov

Eligibility Information

Standard eligibility criteria as defined in the Grant Proposal Guide apply to this program. There are no additional limitations.

Award Information

Estimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.

Proposal Preparation Instructions

• Full proposals: Standard Preparation Guidelines
  • Standard GPG Guidelines apply.

Budgetary Information

This program adheres to the budget definition and preparation instructions described in the Grant Proposal Guide and has no additional requirements or limitations.

Cost Sharing is not required.

Proposal Review Information

• Merit Review Criteria: National Science Board approved criteria apply.

Award Administration Information

• Award Conditions: Standard NSF award conditions apply.
• Reporting Requirements: Standard NSF reporting requirements apply.

Related Information

Links:

• BIO Directorate Home Page
• MCB Division Home Page

Program Description Number: PD 04-1144