# How does spatial differentiation of ecotypes enhance microbial mutualism?

**Budget Signal Score:** 70/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | Institute for Systems Biology |
| Location | SEATTLE, WA |
| Project | How does spatial differentiation of ecotypes enhance microbial mutualism? |
| Award amount | $1,585,262 |
| Obligated so far | $1,585,262 |
| Awarded | 2026-06-29 |
| Period | 2026-09-01 to 2029-08-31 |
| Program | Org Interaction & Ecology |
| Directorate / division | BIO / OIE |
| Award ID | 2622322 |

## Why this score
- Award of $1M or more.
- Equipment- and compute-heavy field.

Source: U.S. National Science Foundation Awards API (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2622322). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:13:44.963Z.
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