Antarctic Research — U.S. National Science Foundation funding opportunity
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Antarctic Research

The Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) supports cutting-edge researchto: Expand fundamental knowledge of Antarctic processes Improve understanding of interactions among the Antarctic r...

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Deadline Fixed Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Open posted Jun 6, 2025
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  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Funding amount: total funding pool ~$55,000,000.
  • Issued by: U.S. National Science Foundation.
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Deadline
Fixed
Total pool
$55M

About this opportunity

The Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) supports cutting-edge researchto: Expand fundamental knowledge of Antarctic processes Improve understanding of interactions among the Antarctic region and global systems Utilize the unique characteristics of the Antarctic region as a science observing platform The Antarctic Program (USAP) supports scientific research in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean with logistics provided by OPP’s Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics Section (AIL). Antarctic fieldwork is supported only for research that must be performed, or is best performed, in Antarctica. ANT encourages research, using existing models, that does not require fieldwork. ANT also encourages research that crosses and combines, disciplinary perspectives and approaches.

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Source systemgrants.gov
Source ID359474
PostedJun 6, 2025

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