Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO)

The Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) is a division within the National Science Foundation that funds research and education in biology. It supports scientists studying living organisms, ecosystems, and biological processes to advance understanding of life on Earth. BIO promotes innovative projects across areas like genetics, ecology, neuroscience, and evolution, encouraging discoveries that benefit society. Its goal is to foster scientific progress, train new researchers, and address important biological challenges. In short, BIO helps support the scientific study of living things to expand knowledge and improve human well-being.