Systems Biology of Bioenergy-Relevant Microbes to Enable Production of Next-Generation Biofuels

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Office of Science

Description

The Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER) of the Office of Science (SC), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), hereby announces its interest in receiving applications for research that supports the Genomic Science research program (http://genomicscience.energy.gov). In this FOA, applications are requested for: i) Research to advance the development of promising new model organisms relevant to biofuels production , ii) development of novel microbial functional capabilities and biosynthetic pathways relevant to the production of advanced biofuels and the development of strategies to overcome associated metabolic challenges resulting from pathway modification, and iii) development of novel analytical technologies or high-throughput screening approaches relating to research in bullets i and ii.

Who can apply

  • Unrestricted

Contact

Kimberlie J. Laing, Grant Analyst, 301-903-3026<br/>kim.laing@science.doe.gov<br/>Joseph R. Graber, Program Manager, 301-903-1239<br/>joseph.graber@science.doe.gov<br/>
kim.laing@science.doe.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedDec 20, 2013
  • ClosesMar 14, 2014
  • Award floor$750,000
  • Award ceiling$1,500,000
  • Program funding$8,000,000
  • Expected awards25
  • CFDA81.049

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