NSF/AGS Late November 2023 Update-Requests for Information and More

Colleagues,

We hope that you are all well as we enter the busy holiday, conference, and finals seasons.  Please see the below updates and requests from NSF.

Requests for Information

• The Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) has released a new Dear Colleague Letter:  Request for Information on Technologies to Enable Observations in Remote-Extreme Environments.  The goal of this DCL is to solicit ideas from the research community regarding what innovative technologies and solutions are needed to advance geoscience research and knowledge in remote-extreme environments.  Responses to the DCL should help to identify and address technological barriers currently faced by the geosciences observational community, such as power, communications, materials, data storage, miniaturization, long-term autonomous deployment, and community/capacity-building. In this context, GEO is seeking community input to develop a full range of topical ideas/needs which may be further refined and used to inform future funding opportunities, workshops, novel collaborations, partnerships, and ultimately drive innovative solutions.
• NSF is seeking public input from the science and engineering research and education community on implementing NSF Public Access Plan 2.0. Ensuring Open, Immediate and Equitable Access to National Science Foundation Funded Research (nsf23104) NSF - National Science Foundation.  Here is the link to the Federal Register for the Request For Information (RFI) and the direct link to the Survey Monkey where you can provide your input.  The survey closes at 11:59 p.m. (EST) on January 2nd, 2024.  Please spread the word and encourage stakeholders to fill out this questionnaire on equity.

Funding Opportunities

GEO has released a DCL that summarizes the opportunities that have been recently published on the theme of Building a Resilient Planet.    

NSF’s Office of International Science and Engineering has released the new version of the International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) solicitation.  The IRES program provides mechanisms to support U.S. students to conduct cutting-edge scientific research and engage in high-quality research-related professional development activities abroad, in collaboration with foreign investigators.  The next upcoming deadline is February 5^th, 2024.

Thank you, and as always, please feel free to share widely.

Best regards,

Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS)
Directorate for Geosciences (GEO)
National Science Foundation (NSF)

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