Arctic Research Opportunities
At a glance
Arctic Research Opportunities is an open federal grant opportunity from U.S. National Science Foundation. Applications are due January 15, 2027. Individual awards are listed as from $330K, with about 80 awards expected and $50M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 47.075 (Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Aug 2, 2023
- Close date
- Jan 15, 2027
- Archive date
- Aug 14, 2027
- Award floor
- $330,000
- Award ceiling
- Not specified
- Est. total funding
- $50,000,000
- Expected awards
- 80
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Foreign organizations: For cooperative projects involving U.S. and foreign organizations, support will only be provided for the U.S. portion. -For-profit organizations: U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion for innovation. -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Other Federal Agencies and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs): Prospective proposers from other Federal Agencies and FFRDCs, including NSF sponsored FFRDCs, must follow the guidance in PAPPG Chapter I.E.2 regarding limitations on eligibility. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. -Tribal Nations: An American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a federally recognized tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. §§ 5130-5131.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals to the Arctic Sciences Section in the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) within the Geosciences Directorate, to conduct research about the Arctic region.
The goal of this solicitation is to attract research proposals that advance a fundamental, process, and/or systems-level understanding of the Arctic's rapidly changing natural environment, social and cultural systems, and, where appropriate, to improve our capacity to project future change. The Arctic Sciences Section supports research focused on the Arctic region and its connectivity with lower latitudes. The scientific scope is aligned with, but not limited to, research priorities outlined in the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) five-year plan.
The Arctic Sciences Section coordinates with programs across NSF and with other federal and international partners to co-review and co-fund Arctic-related proposals as appropriate. The Arctic Sciences Section also maintains Arctic logistical infrastructure and field support capabilities that are available to enable research.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 47.075
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
U.S. National Science Foundation
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov
703-292-4203
Quick answers
When is the deadline for “Arctic Research Opportunities”?
According to the official notice, applications are due January 15, 2027. The notice adds: “Target Dates for Arctic Natural Sciences and Arctic Social Sciences” Confirm the deadline and submission time on Grants.gov before applying.
Who is eligible to apply for “Arctic Research Opportunities”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Arctic Research Opportunities”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as from $330k, total estimated program funding is $50,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 80 awards.
How do I apply for “Arctic Research Opportunities”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity 23-572), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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