Two new Antarctic Sciences solicitations

The NSF Office of Polar Programs Antarctic (ANT) Sciences Section has released two solicitations for Antarctic research. Planning is underway to host office hours to discuss the new solicitations and other Antarctic sciences updates. Details will be announced on the OPP updates web page.

NSF 25–525: Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork

Concept Outlines due January 31, 2025, and January 15 annually thereafter.

Full Proposal Deadlines
• June 02, 2025
• June 1, Annually Thereafter

NSF 25–526: Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support 

Proposal Target Dates 
• June 02, 2025
• June 1, Annually Thereafter
• January 15, 2026
• January 15, Annually Thereafter