Opportunity Information: Apply for 10 543
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- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Antarctic Research" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.078 Polar Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 24, 2010 and posted on Feb 24, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2010 Full Proposal Deadline(s) May 25, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $22,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) grant opportunity titled "Antarctic Research" (Funding Opportunity Number 10-543) supports scientific research in Antarctica and the operational logistics needed to carry out that research. At its core, the program is meant to deepen fundamental knowledge of Antarctica as a region, advance studies tied to global and regional scientific problems that are currently important, and make use of Antarctica as a unique natural platform for research that cannot be replicated elsewhere. A key point in the description is that the U.S. Antarctic Program is selective about fieldwork support: proposals requesting on-the-ground work in Antarctica need to make a compelling case that the research truly must be done there, or that Antarctica is clearly the best place to do it. In addition to field projects, the program also funds Antarctic-related analytical and interpretive work performed at researchers' home institutions, which can include analysis of previously collected samples or data, modeling, synthesis studies, and other forms of research that do not require a full field deployment.
This opportunity is positioned within NSF's broader role in U.S. polar science and, specifically, its leadership during the International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2009. NSF notes that it made multiple awards under IPY solicitations and explicitly encourages new proposals that make use of IPY datasets or otherwise build upon IPY-funded infrastructure, observations, or other investments. In other words, the program is open not only to entirely new Antarctic research efforts but also to projects that leverage existing polar data resources and prior federally supported work. The notice also points applicants to the U.S. government interagency IPY website for information about IPY-related programs in other federal agencies, signaling that polar research is a cross-agency interest area even though NSF is the sponsor for this particular opportunity.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant program in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category, listed under CFDA 47.078 (Polar Programs). NSF anticipated making about 50 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $22,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall within a typical range of $150,000 to $300,000 (award floor and ceiling). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted, which generally means proposers are not required to commit institutional funds as a condition of receiving an award. Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning it is broadly open to applicant types, subject to any clarifications that may appear in the full solicitation text under additional eligibility details.
Key dates listed for this opportunity show it was posted and created on February 24, 2010, with a full proposal deadline (and closing date) of May 25, 2010. For applicants needing the complete requirements, NSF references "NSF Publication 10-543" as the additional information link. For access issues with the full announcement, the contact route is NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov, which is primarily geared toward technical or access problems rather than scientific questions about fit or scope.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NSF Antarctic Research (Funding Opportunity Number 10-543)
What is the NSF "Antarctic Research" grant opportunity (10-543)?
NSF's "Antarctic Research" (Funding Opportunity Number 10-543) is a grant opportunity that supports scientific research in Antarctica and the operational logistics required to carry out that research. The program emphasizes fundamental understanding of Antarctica, research tied to important global and regional scientific problems, and projects that use Antarctica as a unique natural research platform that cannot be replicated elsewhere.
What types of projects does this program fund?
The opportunity supports both (1) fieldwork-based research conducted on the ground in Antarctica (including associated operational logistics), and (2) Antarctic-related analytical and interpretive work performed at a researcher's home institution. Home-institution work can include analysis of previously collected samples or data, modeling, synthesis studies, and other research approaches that do not require a full field deployment.
Does a proposal have to include Antarctic fieldwork to be eligible?
No. The description notes that the program also funds Antarctic-related analytical and interpretive work done at home institutions, including work based on existing samples or datasets, modeling, and synthesis studies, even when no new field deployment is required.
If I request fieldwork support in Antarctica, what does NSF expect?
The U.S. Antarctic Program is described as selective about supporting fieldwork. Proposals requesting on-the-ground work in Antarctica need to make a compelling case that the research must be conducted there, or that Antarctica is clearly the best location to do it.
What is the main purpose or goal of the program?
At its core, the program aims to deepen fundamental knowledge of Antarctica as a region, advance studies connected to important global and regional scientific problems, and enable research that leverages Antarctica as a unique platform that cannot be replicated elsewhere.
How does this opportunity relate to the International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2009?
NSF positions this opportunity within its broader role in U.S. polar science and its leadership during IPY 2007-2009. NSF notes it made multiple awards under IPY solicitations and encourages new proposals that use IPY datasets or build upon IPY-funded infrastructure, observations, or other IPY investments.
Are proposals required to be IPY-related?
No requirement is stated. The opportunity encourages proposals that leverage IPY datasets or prior IPY-supported infrastructure and observations, but it is also described as open to new Antarctic research efforts beyond IPY.
Can a project focus on analyzing existing Antarctic samples or data rather than collecting new data?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly mentions funding analytical and interpretive work at researchers' home institutions, including analysis of previously collected samples or data, modeling, and synthesis studies.
What is the CFDA number and program category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 47.078 (Polar Programs) and is described as a discretionary grant program in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
How much funding is available through this opportunity?
NSF anticipated a total funding amount of $22,000,000 for this opportunity.
How many awards did NSF expect to make?
NSF anticipated making about 50 awards.
What is the typical award size for a single grant?
Individual awards were expected to fall within a typical range of $150,000 to $300,000 (award floor and ceiling as provided in the summary).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is noted. This generally indicates proposers are not required to commit institutional funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning it is broadly open to applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility details that may be provided in the full solicitation text.
When was this opportunity posted and when were proposals due?
The opportunity was posted/created on February 24, 2010. The full proposal deadline (and closing date) was May 25, 2010.
Where can applicants find the complete solicitation and requirements?
NSF references "NSF Publication 10-543" as the additional information link for the full announcement and requirements.
Where can I get help if I cannot access the full announcement?
For access issues, NSF points applicants to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov. This contact is presented as a route for technical or access problems.
Does NSF mention other federal IPY-related programs?
Yes. The notice points applicants to a U.S. government interagency IPY website for information about IPY-related programs in other federal agencies, reflecting that polar research is a cross-agency interest area even though NSF is the sponsor for this opportunity.
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