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Arctic Research Opportunities

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NSF 23-572

Important information about 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.

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.

Synopsis

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.

Program contacts

Name Email Phone Organization
Rainer Amon
Program Director, Arctic Natural Sciences
ramon@nsf.gov (703) 292-7979
Lesley Anderson
Arctic Research Support and Logistics Project Manager (Contractor)
leanders@associates.nsf.gov (703) 292-8029 GEO/OPP
Kelly M. Brunt
Program Director, Arctic Natural Sciences
kbrunt@nsf.gov (703) 292-8457 GEO/OPP
Renee D. Crain
Arctic Research Support and Logistics Manager
rcrain@nsf.gov (703) 292-4482 GEO/OPP
Lauren Culler
Program Director, Arctic Observing Network
lculler@nsf.gov (703) 292-8057 GEO/OPP
Roberto Delgado
Program Director, Arctic Observing Network
robdelga@nsf.gov (703) 292-2397 GEO/OPP
Gary Eells
Arctic Research Support and Logistics Project Controls Manager (Contractor)
geells@associates.nsf.gov (703) 292-8029 GEO/OPP
Liam Frink
Program Director, Arctic Social Sciences
lfrink@nsf.gov (703) 292-7584 GEO/OPP
Monte Ingram
Arctic Research Support and Logistics Project Controls Manager (Contractor)
mingram@associates.nsf.gov (703) 292-8029 GEO/OPP
Linda M. Izzard
Arctic Research Support and Logistics Program Analyst
lizzard@nsf.gov (703) 292-7430 GEO/OPP
Emma Menio
Science Analyst
emenio@nsf.gov (703) 292-7781 GEO/OPP
Randy Olsen
Arctic Research Support and Logistics Project Manager (Contractor)
rolsen@associates.nsf.gov (703) 292-8029 GEO/OPP
Frank R. Rack
Arctic Research Support and Logistics Manager
frack@nsf.gov (703) 292-2684 GEO/OPP
Alfredo J. Riera
Arctic Research Support and Logistics Manager
ariera@nsf.gov (703) 292-2130 GEO/OPP
Elizabeth L. Rom
Polar Education Liaison
elrom@nsf.gov (703) 292-7709 GEO/RISE
Kate E. Ruck
Arctic Research Support and Logistics Manager
kruck@nsf.gov (703) 292-8051 GEO/OPP
Katy Smith
Arctic Research Support and Logistics Project Manager (Contractor)
catsmith@associates.nsf.gov (703) 292-8029 GEO/OPP
Rasheda S. Spratley
rspratle@nsf.gov (703) 292-8580 GEO/OPP
Marc Stieglitz
Program Director, Arctic Natural Sciences
mstiegli@nsf.gov (703) 292-4354 GEO/OPP
Colleen Strawhacker
Program Director, Arctic System Sciences and Arctic Research Coordination and Policy Support
colstraw@nsf.gov (703) 292-7432 GEO/OPP

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