NSF Office of Polar Programs message regarding pause in deployments to Antarctica
November 7, 2022
Following up on the National Science Foundation’s announcement on Nov. 5, 2022 regarding a pause on all travel to Antarctica, we regret those who are impacted by this change in deployments. If you have any questions, please contact your Program Officer. We apologize for the disruption some are experiencing; health and safety are our highest priorities at this time.
Regular updates on the situation can be found on the NSF Coronavirus Information page under Antarctic COVID Containment Updates.
The U.S. National Science Foundation propels the nation forward by advancing fundamental research in all fields of science and engineering. NSF supports research and people by providing facilities, instruments and funding to support their ingenuity and sustain the U.S. as a global leader in research and innovation. With a fiscal year 2023 budget of $9.5 billion, NSF funds reach all 50 states through grants to nearly 2,000 colleges, universities and institutions. Each year, NSF receives more than 40,000 competitive proposals and makes about 11,000 new awards. Those awards include support for cooperative research with industry, Arctic and Antarctic research and operations, and U.S. participation in international scientific efforts.
Connect with us online
NSF website: nsf.gov
NSF News: nsf.gov/news
For News Media: nsf.gov/news/newsroom
Statistics: nsf.gov/statistics/
Awards database: nsf.gov/awardsearch/
Follow us on social
Twitter: twitter.com/NSF
Facebook: facebook.com/US.NSF
Instagram: instagram.com/nsfgov