Biophotonics

Funding Opportunity ID: 291989 Opportunity Number: PD-17-7236 Opportunity Title: BiophotonicsOpportunity Category: DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 47.041Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"Additional Information on Eligibility: Agency Code: NSFAgency Name: National Science FoundationPosted Date: Feb 22, 2017Close Date: Oct 20, 2017Last Updated Date: Feb 22, 2017Award Ceiling: Award Floor: Estimated Total Program Funding: $6,600,000Expected Number of Awards: Description: The Biophotonics program is part of the Engineering Biology and Health cluster, which includes also 1) Cellular and Biochemical Engineering; 2) Engineering of Biomedical Systems; 3) Nano-Biosensing; and 4) Disability and Rehabilitation Engineering. The goal of theBiophotonicsprogram is to explore the research frontiers in photonics principles, engineering and technology that are relevant for critical problems in fields of medicine, biology and biotechnology. Fundamental engineering research and innovation in photonics is required to lay the foundations for new technologies beyond those that are mature and ready for application in medical diagnostics and therapies. Advances are neede...
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Source Type: funding