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Find similar grantsThis program invites proposals on fundamental research to advance the discovery, characterization, extraction, and separation of critical minerals, such as essential metals and rare earth elements, required to support critical economic sectors and ensure energy resilience.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Researchers and institutions engaged in fundamental geoscience research related to critical minerals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Novel Approaches to Critical Minerals Research in the Geosciences is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) - Directorate for Geosciences (GEO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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