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High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology

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U.S. National Science Foundation

Deadline: federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The grant provides small awards for investigators to assess the feasibility of high-risk anthropological research projects, particularly in challenging or remote locations. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing any interested applicants to apply. Before submitting a proposal, applicants must contact the relevant NSF Program Director to confirm the appropriateness of their proposed work for this funding opportunity.

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Description

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...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Unrestricted

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