Opportunity ID: 361896
General Information
| Funding Opportunity Number | 20-597 |
| Funding Opportunity Title | Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (Arctic DDRIG) Arctic Social Sciences, Arctic System Sciences, and Arctic Observing Network (DDRIG) |
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Document Type | synopsis |
| Version | 4 |
| Opportunity Category | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation | Not specified |
| Funding Instrument Type | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation | Not specified |
| Expected Number of Awards | Not specified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement | No |
| Posted Date | Apr 14, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Last Updated Date | Oct 06, 2026 09:50:05 AM EDT |
| Original Closing Date | Jun 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Original Closing Date Notes | Not specified |
| Current Closing Date | Dec 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Current Closing Date Notes | Not specified |
| Estimated Synopsis Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Application Due Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Award Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Project Start Date | Not specified |
| Archive Date | Jan 14, 2027 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Estimated Total Program Funding | 1,250,000 |
| Award Ceiling | none |
| Award Floor | none |
Assistance Listings
- 47.075 — Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
- —
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following:
-Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus.
*Who May Serve as PI:
The proposal must be submitted through regular organizational channels by the dissertation advisor(s) on behalf of the graduate student. The advisor is the Principal Investigator (PI); the student is the Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI). The student must be the primary author of the proposal with mentorship from the advisor (PI). The student must be enrolled at a U.S. institution of higher education.
Description
The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals for Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIGs) to the Arctic Sciences Section, Office of Polar Programs (OPP) to conduct dissertation-level research about and related to the Arctic region. The Programs that are currently accepting DDRIG proposals are the Arctic Social Sciences (ASSP), Arctic System Science (ARCSS), and Arctic Observing Network (AON) Programs.
The goal of this solicitation is to attract research proposals that advance a fundamental, process, and systems-level understanding of the Arctic's rapidly changing natural environment and social and cultural systems, and, where appropriate, to improve our capacity to project future change. The Arctic Sciences Section supports research focused on the Arctic region and its connectivity with lower latitudes. The scientific scope is aligned with, but not limited to, research challenges outlined in the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee’s five-year Arctic research plan (https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/arctic/iarpc/start.jsp). Given that this solicitation is designed to support early career scientists, this Program will also advance research capacity in Arctic sciences, promote workforce development in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
The Arctic Sciences Section coordinates with programs across NSF and with other federal and international partners to co-review and co-fund Arctic proposals as appropriate. The Arctic Sciences Section also maintains Arctic logistical infrastructure and field support capabilities that are available to enable research.
Additional Information
| Contact | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Contact Information | NSF support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov | |
| Email Description | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Phone | 703-292-4203 |
NSF Publication 20-597
Version History
Version history
| Opp hist id / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Opp hist id / Revision | 0 |
| Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Revision | 0 |
| Opportunity number | 20-597 |
| Opportunity title | Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (Arctic DDRIG) Arctic Social Sciences, Arctic System Sciences, and Arctic Observing Network |
| Owning agency code | NSF |
| Opportunity category / Category | D |
| Opportunity category / Description | Discretionary |
| Synopsis / Id / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Synopsis / Id / Revision | 0 |
| Synopsis / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Synopsis / Revision | 0 |
| Synopsis / Version | 1 |
| Synopsis / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency address desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency contact phone | 703-292-4203 |
| Synopsis / Agency contact name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency contact desc | NSF support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Synopsis desc | The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals for Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIGs) to the Arctic Sciences Section, Office of Polar Programs (OPP) to conduct dissertation-level research about and related to the Arctic region. The Programs that are currently accepting DDRIG proposals are the Arctic Social Sciences (ASSP), Arctic System Science (ARCSS), and Arctic Observing Network (AON) Programs.
The goal of this solicitation is to attract research proposals that advance a fundamental, process, and systems-level understanding of the Arctic's rapidly changing natural environment and social and cultural systems, and, where appropriate, to improve our capacity to project future change. The Arctic Sciences Section supports research focused on the Arctic region and its connectivity with lower latitudes. The scientific scope is aligned with, but not limited to, research challenges outlined in the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee’s five-year Arctic research plan (https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/arctic/iarpc/start.jsp). Given that this solicitation is designed to support early career scientists, this Program will also advance research capacity in Arctic sciences, promote workforce development in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The Arctic Sciences Section coordinates with programs across NSF and with other federal and international partners to co-review and co-fund Arctic proposals as appropriate. The Arctic Sciences Section also maintains Arctic logistical infrastructure and field support capabilities that are available to enable research. |
| Synopsis / Response date | Jun 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link url | http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf20597 |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link desc | NSF Publication 20-597 |
| Synopsis / Posting date | Apr 14, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Archive date | Jan 14, 2027 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Synopsis / Cost sharing | No |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding | 1250000 |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding formatted | 1,250,000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling | none |
| Synopsis / Award floor | none |
| Synopsis / Applicant eligibility desc | *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. *Who May Serve as PI: The proposal must be submitted through regular organizational channels by the dissertation advisor(s) on behalf of the graduate student. The advisor is the Principal Investigator (PI); the student is the Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI). <span>The student must be the primary author of the proposal with mentorship from the advisor (PI).</span> The student must be enrolled at a U.S. institution of higher education. |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp | Apr 14, 2026 11:00:09 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Action type | U |
| Synopsis / Action date | Jun 23, 2026 11:00:07 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Created date | Apr 14, 2026 11:00:09 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Last updated date | Apr 14, 2026 11:00:09 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Id | 25 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Description | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Id | G |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Description | Grant |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Id | ST |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Description | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Synopsis / Response date str | 2026-06-15-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Posting date str | 2026-04-14-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Archive date str | 2027-01-14-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp str | 2026-04-14-23-00-09 |
| Cfdas 1 / Id | 432704 |
| Cfdas 1 / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Cfdas 1 / Revision | 1 |
| Cfdas 1 / Cfda number | 47.050 |
| Cfdas 1 / Program title | Geosciences |
| Cfdas 2 / Id | 432705 |
| Cfdas 2 / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Cfdas 2 / Revision | 2 |
| Synopsis modified fields | Not specified |
| Forecast modified fields | Not specified |
| Opp hist id / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Opp hist id / Revision | 1 |
| Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Revision | 1 |
| Opportunity number | 20-597 |
| Opportunity title | Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (Arctic DDRIG) Arctic Social Sciences, Arctic System Sciences, and Arctic Observing Network |
| Owning agency code | NSF |
| Opportunity category / Category | D |
| Opportunity category / Description | Discretionary |
| Synopsis / Id / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Synopsis / Id / Revision | 1 |
| Synopsis / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Synopsis / Revision | 1 |
| Synopsis / Version | 2 |
| Synopsis / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency address desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency contact phone | 703-292-4203 |
| Synopsis / Agency contact name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency contact desc | NSF support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Synopsis desc | The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals for Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIGs) to the Arctic Sciences Section, Office of Polar Programs (OPP) to conduct dissertation-level research about and related to the Arctic region. The Programs that are currently accepting DDRIG proposals are the Arctic Social Sciences (ASSP), Arctic System Science (ARCSS), and Arctic Observing Network (AON) Programs.
The goal of this solicitation is to attract research proposals that advance a fundamental, process, and systems-level understanding of the Arctic's rapidly changing natural environment and social and cultural systems, and, where appropriate, to improve our capacity to project future change. The Arctic Sciences Section supports research focused on the Arctic region and its connectivity with lower latitudes. The scientific scope is aligned with, but not limited to, research challenges outlined in the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee’s five-year Arctic research plan (https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/arctic/iarpc/start.jsp). Given that this solicitation is designed to support early career scientists, this Program will also advance research capacity in Arctic sciences, promote workforce development in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The Arctic Sciences Section coordinates with programs across NSF and with other federal and international partners to co-review and co-fund Arctic proposals as appropriate. The Arctic Sciences Section also maintains Arctic logistical infrastructure and field support capabilities that are available to enable research. |
| Synopsis / Response date | Dec 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link url | http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf20597 |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link desc | NSF Publication 20-597 |
| Synopsis / Posting date | Apr 14, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Archive date | Jan 14, 2027 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Synopsis / Cost sharing | No |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding | 1250000 |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding formatted | 1,250,000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling | none |
| Synopsis / Award floor | none |
| Synopsis / Applicant eligibility desc | *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. *Who May Serve as PI: The proposal must be submitted through regular organizational channels by the dissertation advisor(s) on behalf of the graduate student. The advisor is the Principal Investigator (PI); the student is the Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI). <span>The student must be the primary author of the proposal with mentorship from the advisor (PI).</span> The student must be enrolled at a U.S. institution of higher education. |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp | Jun 23, 2026 11:00:07 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Mod comments | . |
| Synopsis / Action type | U |
| Synopsis / Action date | Oct 06, 2026 09:50:05 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Created date | Apr 14, 2026 11:00:09 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Last updated date | Jun 23, 2026 11:00:07 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Id | 25 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Description | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Id | G |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Description | Grant |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Id | ST |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Description | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Synopsis / Response date str | 2026-12-15-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Posting date str | 2026-04-14-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Archive date str | 2027-01-14-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp str | 2026-06-23-23-00-07 |
| Cfdas 1 / Id | 432704 |
| Cfdas 1 / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Cfdas 1 / Revision | 1 |
| Cfdas 1 / Cfda number | 47.050 |
| Cfdas 1 / Program title | Geosciences |
| Cfdas 2 / Id | 432705 |
| Cfdas 2 / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Cfdas 2 / Revision | 2 |
| Synopsis modified fields | revision; version; responseDate; createTimeStamp |
| Forecast modified fields | Not specified |
| Opp hist id / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Opp hist id / Revision | 2 |
| Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Revision | 2 |
| Opportunity number | 20-597 |
| Opportunity title | Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (Arctic DDRIG) Arctic Social Sciences, Arctic System Sciences, and Arctic Observing Network (DDRIG) |
| Owning agency code | NSF |
| Opportunity category / Category | D |
| Opportunity category / Description | Discretionary |
| Modified comments | Updated Synopsis via NSF Grants Opportunity Sync |
| Synopsis / Id / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Synopsis / Id / Revision | 2 |
| Synopsis / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Synopsis / Revision | 2 |
| Synopsis / Version | 3 |
| Synopsis / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency address desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency contact phone | 703-292-4203 |
| Synopsis / Agency contact name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency contact desc | NSF support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Synopsis desc | The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals for Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIGs) to the Arctic Sciences Section, Office of Polar Programs (OPP) to conduct dissertation-level research about and related to the Arctic region. The Programs that are currently accepting DDRIG proposals are the Arctic Social Sciences (ASSP), Arctic System Science (ARCSS), and Arctic Observing Network (AON) Programs.The goal of this solicitation is to attract research proposals that advance a fundamental, process, and systems-level understanding of the Arctic's rapidly changing natural environment and social and cultural systems, and, where appropriate, to improve our capacity to project future change. The Arctic Sciences Section supports research focused on the Arctic region and its connectivity with lower latitudes. The scientific scope is aligned with, but not limited to, research challenges outlined in the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee’s five-year Arctic research plan (https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/arctic/iarpc/start.jsp). Given that this solicitation is designed to support early career scientists, this Program will also advance research capacity in Arctic sciences, promote workforce development in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).The Arctic Sciences Section coordinates with programs across NSF and with other federal and international partners to co-review and co-fund Arctic proposals as appropriate. The Arctic Sciences Section also maintains Arctic logistical infrastructure and field support capabilities that are available to enable research. |
| Synopsis / Response date | Dec 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link url | http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf20597 |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link desc | NSF Publication 20-597 |
| Synopsis / Posting date | Apr 14, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Archive date | Jan 14, 2027 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Synopsis / Cost sharing | No |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding | 1250000 |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding formatted | 1,250,000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling | none |
| Synopsis / Award floor | none |
| Synopsis / Applicant eligibility desc | *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus.*Who May Serve as PI:The proposal must be submitted through regular organizational channels by the dissertation advisor(s) on behalf of the graduate student. The advisor is the Principal Investigator (PI); the student is the Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI). <span>The student must be the primary author of the proposal with mentorship from the advisor (PI).</span> The student must be enrolled at a U.S. institution of higher education. |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp | Oct 06, 2026 09:50:05 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Mod comments | Updated Synopsis via NSF Grants Opportunity Sync |
| Synopsis / Action type | U |
| Synopsis / Action date | Oct 06, 2026 09:50:05 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Created date | Apr 14, 2026 11:00:09 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Last updated date | Oct 06, 2026 09:50:05 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Id | 25 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Description | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Id | G |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Description | Grant |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Id | ST |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Description | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Synopsis / Response date str | 2026-12-15-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Posting date str | 2026-04-14-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Archive date str | 2027-01-14-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp str | 2026-10-06-09-50-05 |
| Cfdas 1 / Id | 435661 |
| Cfdas 1 / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Cfdas 1 / Revision | 2 |
| Cfdas 1 / Cfda number | 47.075 |
| Cfdas 1 / Program title | Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences |
| Cfdas 2 / Id | 432705 |
| Cfdas 2 / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Cfdas 2 / Revision | 2 |
| Synopsis modified fields | revision; version; opportunityTitle; cfdas; synopsisDesc; applicantEligibilityDesc; createTimeStamp |
| Forecast modified fields | Not specified |
Synopsis changes
revision
version
synopsisDesc
applicantEligibilityDesc
| Id | 361896 |
| Revision | 3 |
| Opportunity number | 20-597 |
| Opportunity title | Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (Arctic DDRIG) Arctic Social Sciences, Arctic System Sciences, and Arctic Observing Network (DDRIG) |
| Owning agency code | NSF |
| Modified comments | Updated Synopsis via NSF Grants Opportunity Sync |
| Opportunity category / Category | D |
| Opportunity category / Description | Discretionary |
| Synopsis / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Synopsis / Version | 4 |
| Synopsis / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency phone | 703-292-4203 |
| Synopsis / Agency address desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency contact phone | 703-292-4203 |
| Synopsis / Agency contact name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency contact desc | NSF support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Synopsis desc | The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals for Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIGs) to the Arctic Sciences Section, Office of Polar Programs (OPP) to conduct dissertation-level research about and related to the Arctic region. The Programs that are currently accepting DDRIG proposals are the Arctic Social Sciences (ASSP), Arctic System Science (ARCSS), and Arctic Observing Network (AON) Programs.
The goal of this solicitation is to attract research proposals that advance a fundamental, process, and systems-level understanding of the Arctic's rapidly changing natural environment and social and cultural systems, and, where appropriate, to improve our capacity to project future change. The Arctic Sciences Section supports research focused on the Arctic region and its connectivity with lower latitudes. The scientific scope is aligned with, but not limited to, research challenges outlined in the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee’s five-year Arctic research plan (https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/arctic/iarpc/start.jsp). Given that this solicitation is designed to support early career scientists, this Program will also advance research capacity in Arctic sciences, promote workforce development in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The Arctic Sciences Section coordinates with programs across NSF and with other federal and international partners to co-review and co-fund Arctic proposals as appropriate. The Arctic Sciences Section also maintains Arctic logistical infrastructure and field support capabilities that are available to enable research. |
| Synopsis / Response date | Dec 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link url | http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf20597 |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link desc | NSF Publication 20-597 |
| Synopsis / Posting date | Apr 14, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Archive date | Jan 14, 2027 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Synopsis / Cost sharing | No |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding | 1250000 |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding formatted | 1,250,000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling | none |
| Synopsis / Award floor | none |
| Synopsis / Applicant eligibility desc | *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. *Who May Serve as PI: |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp | Oct 06, 2026 09:50:05 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Mod comments | Updated Synopsis via NSF Grants Opportunity Sync |
| Synopsis / Created date | Apr 14, 2026 11:00:09 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Last updated date | Oct 06, 2026 09:50:05 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Id | 25 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Description | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Id | G |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Description | Grant |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Id | ST |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Description | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Synopsis / Response date str | 2026-12-15-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Posting date str | 2026-04-14-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Archive date str | 2027-01-14-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp str | 2026-10-06-09-50-05 |
| Agency details / Code | NSF |
| Agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Top agency details / Code | NSF |
| Top agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Top agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Top agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Top agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis attachment folders | Not specified |
| Synopsis document urls | Not specified |
| Syn att change comments | Not specified |
| Cfdas 1 / Id | 435661 |
| Cfdas 1 / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Cfdas 1 / Cfda number | 47.075 |
| Cfdas 1 / Program title | Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences |
| Cfdas 2 / Id | 432705 |
| Cfdas 2 / Opportunity id | 361896 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Id | 292408 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Topportunity id | 361896 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Family id | 14 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Dialect | XFDL2.2 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Opportunity number | 20-597 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Opportunity title | Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (Arctic DDRIG) Arctic Social Sciences, Arctic System Sciences, and Arctic Observing Network (DDRIG) |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Opening date | 2026-04-14 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Closing date | 2026-12-15 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Owning agency code | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Code | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Code | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Contact info | Arctic Observing Network E-mail: AON@nsf.gov Phone: (703) 292-8030 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Grace period | 7 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Electronic required | N |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Expected application count | 50 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Expected application size | 50 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Open to applicant type | 1 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Is multi project | N |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Extension | |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Mimetype | application/pdf |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Last update | Oct 06, 2026 09:50:06 AM EDT |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Workspace compatible flag | Y |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Package id | PKG00292408 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Opening date str | 2026-04-14-00-00-00 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Closing date str | 2026-12-15-00-00-00 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs | Not specified |
| Original due date | Jun 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis modified fields | revision; version; synopsisDesc; applicantEligibilityDesc |
| Forecast modified fields | Not specified |
| Error messages | Not specified |
| Syn post date in past | Yes |
| Doc type | synopsis |
| Forecast hist count | 0 |
| Synopsis hist count | 3 |
| Assist compatible | No |
| Assist url | Not specified |
| Related opps | Not specified |
| Ost | POSTED |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NSF support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00292408 | 2026-04-14 | 2026-12-15 | View |
