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Anna Allen

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Program Director @ NSF managing the Developmental Systems Cluster. Researcher with C. elegans lab at Howard Univ (HBCU). All comments reflect my own opinions.

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Did you know NSF and BIO has funded a new Synthesis Center to accelerate data-driven understanding of organismal resilience and adaptation? Take a look at NSCORE and see if you and your already accumulated data aligns with their goals? content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USN...
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New NSF-supported center will accelerate data-driven understanding of organismal resilience and adaptation
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Wanna hear about the new NSF BIO Core Solicitation (NSF 26-517)? Join us at our next BIO Virtual Office Hours (Sept 16, 2026 at 1pm ET). This is a webinar where we will present information and then take questions through the A&A feature. Register here: www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-b...
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NSF BIO Virtual Office Hour Webinar: Updates from the NSF Directorate for Biological Sciences
Program directors provide information and answer questions about newly issued funding opportunities.
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
New NSF BIO solicitation is live.... this replaces the previous IOS, MCB, DEB solicitation www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The BIO Directorate of NSF is hosting a Virtual Office Hour next week (7/16/26). Topic: Answers to some of your recent Frequently Asked Questions When: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST Registration: www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-b...
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NSF BIO Virtual Office Hour: Updates from the NSF Directorate for Biological Sciences
Join biological sciences program directors for updates and insider tips.
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
"Wee Kinases, Big Impact: Wee and Myt Kinases as Critical Regulators of Meiotic Progression" Thanks to Michelle Fernando (former grad student in the Lab) for starting this with me & thanks to Shannon Pfeiffer & Aimee Jaramillo-Lambert for finishing this with us! www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/14...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
New letter from BIO leadership... www.nsf.gov/bio/updates/...
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Supporting exciting biological sciences ideas and impacts on AI and biotechnology
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
***Important*** BIO will host a Virtual Office Hour (VOH) on Thurs, Dec 18th, 2025, 1 - 2 pm ET. In this VOH, we’ll be joined by leadership to outline updates to NSF’s review process & share news relevant to all areas of research funded by BIO. Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
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Webinar Registration - Zoom
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Join NSF on Thurs 9/18/25 from 1–2pm ET for the IOS Virtual Office Hour where this month’s topic is the panel review process. This VOH will include an example of what panel discussions are like via a short mock panel presentation. Register here: www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-i...
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NSF IOS Virtual Office Hour
To be determined
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Tomorrow (Thursday 8/21/25) at 1pm ET join IOS for a virtual office hour on... "Tips on Proposal Writing". Everyone can use some tips! See you there! You know y'all want to hear from me. 😆 www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-i...
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NSF IOS Virtual Office Hour
Tips on proposal writing
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Science to the Rescue! Because it's Friday in the summer and want to show science and NSF support.
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
The Division of Molecular & Cellular Biosciences (MCB) at the NSF will have a virtual office hour on Wed, June 11th from 2 – 3pm ET. The topic will be Tips on Writing a Competitive NSF Proposal. Please register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
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Webinar Registration - Zoom
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Join the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) for a virtual office hour on Wednesday, June 18th at 1 – 2 pm ET. The topic will be NSF’s Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER). CAREER proposals are due on July 23, 2025. Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
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Webinar Registration - Zoom
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Just posting in case you didn't receive the email with this message from the NSF Director, Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan. nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/Letter...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
NSF has created an Executive Order Implementation webpage to ensure the widest dissemination of information and updates. We will continue to communicate with you as we receive additional guidance. new.nsf.gov/executive-or...
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NSF Implementation of Recent Executive Orders
Information for the NSF community regarding executive orders.
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Join us on Thursday January 16th, 1 – 2pm ET for the first IOS Virtual Office Hour of 2025. The topic is: Broader Impacts Demystified! iosblog.nsfbio.com/2025/01/06/d...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Job opportunity in NSF / IOS (Integrative Organismal Systems) in the Neural Systems Cluster! It's a permanent Program Director position for the Neural Systems Cluster in Alexandria, VA. Happy to answer any questions if you have them! www.usajobs.gov/job/824294000
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
The Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) at NSF has a vacancy announcement for a Deputy Division Director (DDD) position in DEB (Division of Environmental Biology). Closing date is 1/9/25. See USAJobs posting www.usajobs.gov/job/823439300
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Deputy Division Director, Division of Environmental Biology
This position is for the Deputy Division Director, Division of Environmental Biology in the Directorate for Biological Sciences.<br> <br> For more information about the Division of Environmental Biolo...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Common NSF proposal submission question: Q: When should I submit if the solicitation has no deadline? A: Submit the proposal when it is ready to submit. Take the time to have a colleague outside your immediate research area look it over for clarity and feasibility.
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Our IOS Virtual Office Hour this month is on what to do post-review with your individual reviews, panel summary & Program Officer comments. December 19th from 1-2pm ET. We'll share valuable info for anyone about the merit review process. See you there! iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/12/04/d...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
NSF started requiring the use of MFA (Multifactor Authentication) when logging into Research.gov in Sept 2024. Some individuals ran into issues setting up their MFA (sincere apologies if this was you!). Here's a post with some updates & tips on the MFA process. iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/11/26/u...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Did you know there was a recent NSF DCL (Dear Colleague Letter) for Advancing Research at the Intersection of Biology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML)? NSF 24-131. If not, now you do! 😉 Check it out! iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/09/19/r... www.nsf.gov/pubs/2024/ns...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
The #1 piece of advice I give to people considering applying for NSF funding... *** Talk to a Program Director *** We are not scary. I promise. Our job is to help figure out the best place for your research to be reviewed at NSF. If you email & don't hear back within a week, please email again!
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
If you are going to #ABRCMS2024 in Pittsburgh stop by the NSF Bio Booth! We'll have tons of info for anyone interested in applying to NSF... that includes all you faculty in attendance! We're also doing an NSF101 professional development session today (11/13) from 5:15-6pm in CC401-402.
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Did you know that Multifactor Authentication is now required to access Research.gov as of October 27th, 2024? Set your's up early to avoid any issues! www.nsf.gov/pubs/2025/ns...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Calling all post-docs & new faculty to join us for a special webinar Nov. 20 from 3-4pm ET “From Postdoc to Principal Investigator” hosted by the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) within NSF’s Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO). iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/11/08/n...
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NSF BIO/IOS Webinar on Nov. 20: From Postdoc to Principal Investigator
We welcome postdocs and new faculty to join us for a special webinar “From Postdoc to Principal Investigator” hosted by the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) within NSF’s Directorate…
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Join us on Thurs Nov 21st, 1 – 2pm ET for the next IOS Virtual Office Hour where Program Directors will be discussing recent updates to two solicitations, Synthetic Communities (NSF 25-501) and Organismal Response to Climate Change (NSF 25-504). iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/11/04/d...
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Don’t miss it! November’s IOS Virtual Office Hour – Updated Solicitations: Synthetic Communities and ORRC (incl. the new MMORCC track)
Join us on Thursday November 21st, 1 – 2pm ET for the next IOS Virtual Office Hour where Program Directors will be discussing recent updates to two solicitations, Synthetic Communities (NSF 25-501)…
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
Next Wednesday, October 30th from 11am-12pm ET NSF BIO's Directorate will be hosting Dr. Avery August for a Distinguished Lecture. The title of his talk is "The Culture Club: Inclusive Excellence in Recruitment and Retention". Anyone can register to attend!
Flyer advertising Dr. August's talk with a QR code to register. 
https://nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_cCsM8aNSQReuMkKoMKPOcw#/registration
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 17/10/2024
Reposting this AM because the event is today on 10/17. I put the wrong date late last night.. because... well because it was late!
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 17/10/2024
I forgot to post before but TOMORROW (10/16) is IOS Virtual Office Hour & this one is a "Meet with IOS Program Directors!" Please register to attend this interactive webinar & talk directly with an IOS PD in any of the multiple IOS programs! 1-2pm ET iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/10/05/d...
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Don’t miss it! October’s IOS Virtual Office Hour – Meet with IOS Program Directors!
Join us on Thursday October 17th, 1 – 2pm ET for the next IOS Virtual Office Hour where you will have an opportunity to meet with IOS Program Directors. After a short presentation on relevant solic…
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 17/09/2024
Did you know there is a new NSF BIO DCL hot off the press? Post-Baccalaureate Research and Training (PBRT) in the Biological Sciences Supplemental Funding Opportunity (NSF 24-128) www.nsf.gov/pubs/2024/ns...
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Dear Colleague Letter: Post-Baccalaureate Research and Training (PBRT) in the Biological Sciences Supplemental Funding Opportunity (nsf24128) | NSF - U.S. National Science FoundationLock
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 04/09/2024
On 9/19/24, IOS is holding a virtual office hour on the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)! Please share w/ later stage grad students & new postdocs in your lab & Institution. All are encouraged to attend this VOH to learn about the PRFB program. iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/09/04/d...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 22/08/2024
If you're attending the Santa Cruz Developmental Biology meeting this weekend & have any questions about NSF funding opportunities for dev bio research, come & find me! Happy to talk about your research & its potential for finding a home within NSF. scdb2024.sites.ucsc.edu
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Santa Cruz Developmental Biology Meeting |
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 20/08/2024
Where can you learn everything about NSF proposals and awards? Well, have you ever checked out the NSF Policy Office Outreach's website? We wrote a blog post! 👇 iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/08/20/w...
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Where can I learn everything about NSF proposals and awards?
The NSF’s Policy Office is responsible for developing, implementing, and issuing proposal and award policy for the programs of the National Science Foundation. The NSF’s Policy Office Outreach website...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 13/08/2024
The U.S. National Science Foundation Game Maker Awards is an opportunity for students in grades K-12 to showcase their creativity, technical skills & passion for game design. Entries due by 01/31/25 at 5pm EST. Register your team today to get started. new.nsf.gov/75years/game...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 13/08/2024
You are new to reviewing for a federal agency like NSF. What should you expect when serving on a panel? BIO/DEB did such great post on this subject, that we re-posted it on the BIO/IOS blog! Panel Service: What to Expect iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/08/09/r...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 13/08/2024
The Importance of Submitting to the Right Program at NSF. iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/08/07/t...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 13/08/2024
IOS Blog has some great recent posts! What does your Research.gov Proposal Submission System Status mean? iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/07/29/w... Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) announces a new track for 2025 iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/08/05/p...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 29/07/2024
What does your Research.gov Proposal Submission System Status mean? What's the difference when your submitted proposal reads "Submitted to NSF" versus "Pending"? Find out here 👇 iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/07/29/w...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 25/07/2024
For all BIO-related post-docs out there, did you know there is a new track in the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) program? It replaces the Rules of Life track. If your research fits & you meet the eligibility requirements consider applying! 👇 www.nsf.gov/pubs/2024/ns...
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Dear Colleague Letter: Announcing a New Track in the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) Program: Biological Research, Understanding and Solutions for a Resilient Planet (nsf24108) | N...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 24/07/2024
For your NSF submission, did you know the time zone listed in your Research.gov account is determined by the submitting organization’s time zone, not the PI’s working location? See this post for more information. 👇 iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/07/24/h...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 22/07/2024
When you get an NSF proposal decision, what are "Cognizant Program Officer Comments" and where do you find them? Should you read them? (hint- YES!) Here's a blog post talking about what PO comments are & where to find them in your reviewed proposal. iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/07/22/a...
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A reminder about the “Cognizant Program Officer Comments” included with proposal review decisions
There are many ways that NSF can provide feedback to a PI after a final decision on their proposal has been made. One of those ways is through usage of the “Cognizant Program Officer Comments” (PO Com...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 22/07/2024
On July 15th, the IOS blog shared information about IOS funded research in the Plant Genome Research Program (PRGP)! 👇 iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/07/15/i... (apologies for the late post, I was at the SDB meeting last week!)
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IOS Funded Research: Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP)
IOS funds a wide range of research aimed at improving our understanding of organisms as integrated units of biological organization. There are five Core Clusters that support projects focusing on deve...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 19/07/2024
Did you miss the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) hybrid Spring 2024 NSF Grants Conference? All recorded conference sessions are now available on NSF’s Policy Office Outreach website in the Resource Center. nsfpolicyoutreach.com/resource-cen...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 19/07/2024
Did you know that the NSF suggested date to complete your Senior/Key Personnel documents is 14 days before a solicitation due date! If you are submitting for the NSF CAREER due July 24th, ideally you have already worked in SciENcv to submit your biosketch, COA, and C&P!
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 12/07/2024
If you'll be at the SDB meeting in Atlanta next week and want to talk NSF funding opportunities, I'll be there and am happy to chat! Come find me or send me a message through the conference app so we can find time to chat.
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 10/07/2024
Have you heard of the EGFP? NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) provides opportunity for applicants who received a GRFP Honorable Mention no more than 3 years before the proposal due date (Oct. 2, 2024) to be named NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellows. More info here new.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
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NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 08/07/2024
IOS has a job announcement searching for the next Division Director of IOS! The Division Director provides vision & leadership to the Division. This is a rotational opportunity. More information & details can be found here: www.usajobs.gov/job/797566700
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Division Director, Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IPA)
This position is for the Division Director, Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) in the Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO).<br> <br> For more information about <strong>IOS</strong> ...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 08/07/2024
On July 18th, 2024 from 1-2pm, IOS is holding a Virtual Office Hour about the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) for students and mentors! Let your students know! Anyone can attend. Colleagues from GRFP will be in attendance. iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/07/03/d...
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Don’t miss it! IOS Virtual Office Hour about the Graduate Research Fellowship Program for students and mentors!
Join us on Thursday, July 18th, 1 – 2pm ET for the next IOS Virtual Office Hour where we will be joined by our colleagues from NSF’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). Our GRFP colleagues wi...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 08/07/2024
This week the IOS blog is sharing information about IOS funded research in the Physiological and Structural Systems (PSS) Cluster! 👇 iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/07/08/i...
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IOS Funded Research: Physiological and Structural Systems Cluster (PSS)
IOS funds a wide range of research aimed at improving our understanding of organisms as integrated units of biological organization. There are five Core Clusters that support projects focusing on deve...
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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 01/07/2024
For the 3rd week, we're sharing information about IOS funded research. This week, learn what science is being funded in the Neural Systems Cluster! 👇 iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/07/01/i...
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IOS Funded Research: Neural Systems Cluster (NSC)
IOS funds a wide range of research aimed at improving our understanding of organisms as integrated units of biological organization. There are five Core Clusters that support projects focusing on deve...
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