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Office of Polar Programs


Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork


CONTACTS
Name Email Phone Room
Kelly  M. Brunt kbrunt@nsf.gov (703) 292-8457  W7100  
Paul  M. Cutler pcutler@nsf.gov (703) 292-4961  W7217  
Rebecca  Gast rgast@nsf.gov (703) 292-2356  W7100  
Michael  E. Jackson mejackso@nsf.gov (703) 292-8033  W7239  
Vladimir  O. Papitashvili vpapita@nsf.gov (703) 292-7425  W7118  
Maria  Vernet mvernet@nsf.gov (703) 292-5308  W7100  
Elizabeth  L. Rom elrom@nsf.gov (703) 292-7709  W8164  
Jessie  L. Crain jlcrain@nsf.gov (703) 292-7457  W7457  
Timothy  M. McGovern tmcgover@nsf.gov (703) 292-4248  W7124  


PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Solicitation  23-509

Important Information for Proposers

A revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 22-1), is effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after October 4, 2021. Please be advised that, depending on the specified due date, the guidelines contained in NSF 22-1 may apply to proposals submitted in response to this funding opportunity.


DUE DATES

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SYNOPSIS

The Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) supports cutting-edge research that:

  • Improves understanding of interactions among the Antarctic region and global systems;
  • Expands fundamental knowledge of Antarctic systems, biota, and processes;
  • Utilizes the unique characteristics of the Antarctic region as a science observing platform; and
  • Builds capacity and enhances diversity in the US workforce for polar-related science.

The U.S. 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. Proposals that do not require USAP support for field work can be submitted anytime using solicitation NSF 23-508, Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork.

Diversifying and broadening participation is a priority for the Antarctic Sciences Section. ANT encourages the leadership, partnership, and contributions of individuals who are members of groups underrepresented and/or underserved in all opportunities in STEM education programs and careers. ANT promotes and expects that all individuals, including those from groups that are underrepresented and/or underserved in STEM are treated equitably and inclusively throughout the Foundation’s proposal and award process.

The Antarctic Sciences Section coordinates with programs across NSF and with other federal and international partners to co-review and co-fund Antarctic-related proposals as appropriate.


RELATED URLS

What Has Been Funded (Recent Awards Made Through This Program, with Abstracts)

Map of Recent Awards Made Through This Program