The National Science Foundation Antarctic Sciences Section offers grants to researchers focusing on globally and regionally significant scientific issues in Antarctica. The grants support projects that enhance understanding of the region’s unique characteristics and promote interdisciplinary research. Emphasis is placed on utilizing existing samples, models, and data, as well as conducting fieldwork that is essential in the Antarctic environment. Research proposals must demonstrate the necessity of conducting the study in Antarctica. This grant provides an opportunity for researchers to contribute to the advancement of Antarctic science and its relevance to the broader scientific community.
Opportunity ID: 212693
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | 13-527 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Antarctic Research |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 47.078 — Polar Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date:: | Dec 21, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 15, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | |
| Archive Date:: | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 55,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Science Foundation |
| Description:: | Scientific research, along with operational support of that research, is the principal activity of the U.S. Antarctic Program in Antarctica. The National Science Foundation’s Antarctic Sciences Section fosters research on globally and regionally important scientific problems. In particular, the Antarctic Sciences Section supports research that expands fundamental knowledge of the region as well as research that relies on the unique characteristics of the Antarctic continent as a platform from which to support research. Antarctic fieldwork will only be supported for research that can only be performed or is best performed in Antarctica. The Antarctic Sciences Section strongly encourages research using existing samples, models, and data as well as research at the intersection between disciplines. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 4 | This opportunity has been archived. | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Synopsis 3 | Updated the Close Date. | |
| Synopsis 2 | Updated close (deadline) date | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1