Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences

Cellular Systems

Description

The Cellular Systems Cluster is located within the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) and supports research on the structure, function, and regulation of plant, animal, and microbial cells, their interactions with the environment, and with one another. Areas supported include studies of the structure, function, and assembly of cellular elements, such as the cytoskeleton, membranes, organelles, intracellular compartments, intranuclear structures, and extracellular matrix, including eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell walls and envelopes. In addition, support is provided for the study of intracellular and transmembrane signal transduction mechanisms and cell-cell signaling processes, including those that occur in biofilms. Research on cellular recognition and self defense mechanisms is included. Research utilizing both traditional and innovative methodologies, multidisciplinary approaches, technique development, computation and modeling, and approaches that exploit genomic information is encouraged. Multi-disciplinary approaches to the study of cellular systems, including research carried out at the interfaces of biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics and computer science, and engineering, are also encouraged.

This cluster includes the scientific themes of cellular organization (contact: Ray Gavin, Program Director, 703-292-8442, rgavin@nsf.gov) and signal transduction and cellular regulation (contact: Elizabeth Hood, Program Director, 703-292-8442, ehood@nsf.gov).

The Microbial Observatories and Microbial Interactions and Processes competition is also housed in this cluster. This expanded activity supports integrative studies that explore novel microorganisms, their interactions in consortia and communities, and aspects of their physiology, biochemistry and genomics in relationship to the processes that they carry out in the environments.

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

Ray Gavin
Program Director
Rm. 655 S
Phone: (703) 292-8442,
Email: rgavin@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 04-1114