High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology

Key facts

Funder

U.S. National Science Foundation

Application deadline

Rolling / not published

Award range

$35K

Eligibility

Eligibility criteria are published in the funding opportunity announcement.

Geography

United States

Focus areas

Research

Opportunity number

19-570

Program overview

Anthropological research may be conducted under unusual circumstances, often in distant locations. As a result the ability to conduct potentially important research may hinge on factors that are impossible to assess from a distance and some projects with potentially great payoffs may face difficulties in securing funding. This program gives small awards that provide investigators with the opportunity to assess the feasibility of an anthropological research project. It is required that the proposed activity be clearly high risk in nature. The information gathered may then be used as the basis for preparing a more fully developed research program. Investigators must contact the cognizant NSF Program Director before submitting an HRRBAA proposal. This will facilitate determining whether the proposed work is appropriate for HRRBAA support.

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from U.S. National Science Foundation.
3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
4. Submit before Rolling / not published, allowing time for registration and validation.

View the official funding announcement

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