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July 15, 2026 target date for Arctic Natural Sciences and Arctic Social Sciences (repeats annually). January 15, 2027 is an additional target date. Some sub-programs (Arctic System Science, Arctic Observing Network, etc.) accept proposals anytime.
Arctic Research Opportunities is a grant from the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs that funds research advancing fundamental, process, and systems-level understanding of the Arctic's rapidly changing natural environment, social and cultural systems, and future change projections.
The program supports Arctic natural sciences, social sciences, system science, observing network development, polar cyberinfrastructure, and research coordination. NSF makes approximately 75–80 awards per year. Proposals must originate from U.S. organizations.
The program aligns with priorities in the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee five-year plan and includes access to Arctic logistical infrastructure and field support. The submission deadline is July 15, 2026.
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Arctic Research Opportunities | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Arctic Research Opportunities NSF's implementation of the revised 2 CFR NSF Financial Assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements) made on or after October 1, 2024, will be subject to the applicable set of award conditions, dated October 1, 2024, available on the NSF website .
These terms and conditions are consistent with the revised guidance specified in the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024.
Important information for proposers All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements.
Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.
Updates to NSF Research Security Policies On July 10, 2025, NSF issued an Important Notice providing updates to the agency's research security policies, including a research security training requirement, Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program annual certification requirement, prohibition on Confucius institutes and an updated FFDR reporting and submission timeline.
Supports research that advances a fundamental, process or systems-level understanding of the Arctic's rapidly changing natural environment and social and cultural systems, as well as to improve capacity in projecting future change.
Arctic Natural Sciences; Arctic Social Sciences; Arctic System Science; Arctic Observing Network; Polar Cyberinfrastructure; Arctic Research Coordination and Policy Support Supports research that advances a fundamental, process or systems-level understanding of the Arctic's rapidly changing natural environment and social and cultural systems, as well as to improve capacity in projecting future change.
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.
Updates and announcements Updates for the Arctic Research Coordination and Policy Support and Arctic Observing Network Programs Research Support and Logistics Polar Cyberinfrastructure Arctic Research Coordination Additional program resources Arctic Research and Policy Arctic Research Support and Logistics Principles for Conducting Research in the Arctic Travel Activities to Remote Parts of Greenland Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) Office of Polar Programs (GEO/OPP) This program provides educational opportunities for Undergraduate students and K-12 educators.
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Proposals must come from U.S. organizations. Program provides educational opportunities for undergraduate students and K-12 educators. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Approximately 75-80 awards per year Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is July 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Support for Fieldwork is a grant from the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs that funds scientific research in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean requiring logistical support from the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP). Funded research improves understanding of Antarctic systems, global climate linkages, biological and geochemical processes, and polar-region dynamics. Approximately $60 million is distributed annually across Antarctic Sciences programs, supporting up to 50 awards. Eligible applicants are scientists at U.S. institutions, federal agencies, and other research organizations whose work specifically requires USAP logistical support. The proposal deadline is June 1, 2026.
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Field Support is sponsored by National Science Foundation, Office of Polar Programs (OPP), Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT). This solicitation funds cutting-edge research that improves understanding of interactions among the Antarctic region and global systems, expands fundamental knowledge of Antarctic systems, biota, and processes, and utilizes the unique characteristics of the Antarctic region as a…