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Research Grants

Assessment Tools for Biotechnology Products

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Science Advisor, Policy and Engagement
Office of Research and Development

Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Program

Assessment Tools for Biotechnology Products

CLOSED - FOR REFERENCES PURPOSES ONLY

This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity

Funding Opportunity Number:  EPA-G2020-STAR-C1, Assessment Tools for Biotechnology Products

Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-G2020-STAR-C2, Early Career: Assessment Tools for Biotechnology Products

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 66.509

Solicitation Opening Date: May 6, 2020
Solicitation Closing Date: July 15, 2020: 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing research to support the development of improved science-based human health and environmental risk assessments of new biotechnology products, including those developed through synthetic biology, genome editing, and metabolic engineering.

For more information, and how to apply, please click on the link provided below.

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