High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology (HRRBAA)
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U.S. National Science Foundation is offering grants of up to $35,000 to any type of organization. It expects to make about 5 awards worth $150,000 in total. Applications close on October 1, 2076.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 1, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$35,000
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awards5
- Total funding$150,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 23, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 1, 2076 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to U.S. National Science Foundation, grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov, 703-292-4203.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology (HRRBAA)?
U.S. National Science Foundation accepts applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology (HRRBAA)?
Closes October 1, 2076 (18233 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $35,000 each. About $150,000 in total across about 5 awards.
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