Office of Naval Research
Biological and Biomedical Sciences and
Technology Division
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has
supported basic biological and biomedical
research at universities and other research
centers since 1946. Following a recent
reorganization, ONR has taken responsibility for
supporting a broad range of applied research and
advanced development as well. ONR also
supports workshops and conferences on topics
closely related to its programs. The goal of our
basic research programs is to develop new
knowledge that builds foundations for biological
and biomedical technologies that provide the
Navy of the future with new capabilities. The goal
of our applied research and advanced
development programs is to develop, fabricate
and implement prototypical devices, materials, or
systems to explore novel technological solutions
to naval problems. For both our basic and applied
research programs we encourage interdisciplinary
proposals from multiple investigators and
institutions.
Funding decisions are based on the scientific and
technical quality of the ideas, approaches and
investigators, relevance to research programs and
naval needs, and availability of funds. Research
awards vary in size; typically, single investigator
awards to universities or research institutions are
made for up to three years and range between
$70,000 and $150,000 per year (direct + indirect
costs). A summary of research projects supported
by the Division of Biological and Biomedical
Science and Technology is available upon
request. Research programs supported by the
Division fall into three broad programs: (1)
Biomolecular Science & Technology; and (2)
Biosystems Science & Technology, and (3)
Biomedical Science & Technology. The programs
are described below, and the last names of
Program Officers with interests in each area are
indicated in parentheses. Phone numbers and
e-mail addresses can be found at the end of this
guide. The current version of the Biological and
Biomedical Sciences and Technology Division
Program Information brochure can be obtained in
Rich Text Format, supported by most word
processors, at our ftp site:
For MAC:
ftp.onr.navy.mil/pub/biology/Mac/divbro.rtf
For PC: ftp.onr.navy.mil/pub/biology/PC/divbro.rtf
Division
points-of-contact
Dr. Anna Palmisano
Acting Director
703/696-4986
palmisa@onr.navy.mil
CDR Edward Marcinik
Deputy 703/696-4057
marcine@onr.navy.mil
Dr. Michael T. Marron
Chief Scientist
703/696-4038
marronm@onr.navy.mil
Telephone numbers and
email addresses for
other Scientific and
Technical Staff