The CSU Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB) is pleased to release a series of 2021-2022 academic year Requests for Nominations (RFNs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

CSUPERB defines biotechnology as a fusion of biology and technology. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) lists biotechnology examples. CSUPERB explicitly adds to the list health IT and medical device research and development. CSUPERB welcomes and encourages applications from CSU faculty in all disciplines related to the current practice of biotechnology, including but not limited to life sciences, physical sciences, clinical sciences, math, computer science, agricultural science, engineering, and/or business.
 
RFNs & RFPs include all contextual information, review criteria, eligibility requirements and submission policies for each program. 

The open 2021-2022 grant programs, found on the CSUPERB home page (https://www.calstate.edu/csuperb) are:
 
Student Grant & Award Programs

• September 20, 2021 Deadline - Don Eden Graduate Student Research Award
• September 20, 2021 Deadline - Glenn Nagel Undergraduate Student Research Award
• October 4, 2021 Deadline - Student Travel Grants
• October 12, 2021 Deadline - Howell-CSUPERB (Undergraduate) Research Scholars Program
• February 14, 2022 Deadline - Presidents' Commission Scholars Program

Faculty Grant & Award Programs

• October 4, 2021 Deadline - Faculty Travel Grants
• October 18, 2021 Deadline - Andreoli Faculty Service Award
• October 18, 2021 Deadline - Faculty Research Award
• February 1, 2022 Deadline - Curriculum Development Grants
• February 1, 2022 Deadline - Industry Partnership Initiatives Grants  (Coming Soon)
• February 1, 2022 Deadline - New Investigator Grants
• February 1, 2022 Deadline - Research Development Grants
• Rolling Deadline - Special Events Program (Coming Soon)

CSUPERB proposal deadlines are always 5:00 pm pacific time.
 
If you have any questions, please contact the program office at csuperb@sdsu.edu.