Antarctic Research
Agency: U.S. National Science Foundation
Assistance Listings
- 47.078 -- Polar Programs
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
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Archived: December 18, 2014
Award
$55,000,000
Program Funding
50
Expected awards
$150,000
Award Minimum
$300,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
13-527
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
4
Posted date:
December 21, 2012
Archive date:
December 18, 2014
