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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF), DOCTORAL DISSERTATION IMPROVEMENT GRANTS IN THE DIRECTORATE FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (DDIG)
Deadline   11/9/2012 
5:00PM, proposer's local time
Description   The National Science Foundation awards Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in selected areas of the biological sciences. These grants provide partial support of doctoral dissertation research to improve the overall quality of research. Allowed are costs for doctoral candidates to participate in scientific meetings, to conduct research in specialized facilities or field settings, and to expand an existing body of dissertation research. About 100-120 awards are expected.  
Award Amount   Grants up to $13,000 in Direct Costs.  
Disciplines   Life Sciences. Social Sciences. Health Sciences. Including selected areas in the biological sciences. 
Academic Level   Working on Doctoral Dissertation.  
Citizenship   No citizenship requirements.  
Requirements   Must be enrolled in an American university and advanced to candidacy. Does not support research with disease related goals. Proposals must be submitted by the dissertation advisor on behalf of the graduate student. Proposals are judged on scientific content, importance, and originality. 
Award Type   Fellowship/Grant 
Contact   
The National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22230, USA
(703) 292-8480
ddig-deb@nsf.gov
www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5234
Last Updated   10/23/2012 4:12:00 PM 

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