Opportunity Information: Apply for 12 539
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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 29, 2012 and posted on Feb 29, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2012 Full Proposal Deadline(s) May 31, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000,000.00 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 Antarctic Research grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 12-539) is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funding program under CFDA 47.078 (Polar Programs) focused on supporting scientific research in Antarctica and the operational capabilities needed to carry out that research. The core purpose is to strengthen and expand fundamental knowledge about Antarctica, advance research tied to major global and regional scientific questions (such as climate, oceans, ecosystems, geophysics, and atmospheric processes), and use Antarctica as a unique platform from which certain kinds of research can be conducted more effectively than anywhere else. In practical terms, this opportunity is designed for projects where the Antarctic setting is central to the science, either because the work can only be done there or because the Antarctic environment provides the best natural laboratory for answering the research questions.
A major emphasis of the opportunity is on the U.S. Antarctic Program model: it supports fieldwork in Antarctica when there is a compelling, well-argued justification that the work truly needs to be performed on the continent (or is clearly best done there). This reflects the reality that Antarctic logistics are expensive and complex, so proposals typically need to demonstrate not only scientific merit but also why the research depends on Antarctic access, conditions, or infrastructure. At the same time, the program is not limited to on-ice activities. It also supports Antarctic-related analytical work carried out at a proposer’s home institution, such as laboratory analyses, modeling, data synthesis, and interpretation of Antarctic samples or datasets, as long as the research is clearly connected to Antarctic science goals.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant opportunity in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category. NSF anticipated making around 50 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $50,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall within a typical range, with an award floor of $150,000 and an award ceiling of $300,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants were not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any further clarifications in the official announcement text, so applicants would still need to consult the full solicitation for any specific eligibility nuances, proposal requirements, and program expectations.
The opportunity was posted and created on February 29, 2012, with a full proposal deadline of May 31, 2012. The archive date was June 30, 2012, indicating the solicitation is no longer active as originally issued. For full official details, NSF referenced “NSF Publication 12-539†as the additional information link. For access issues related to the electronic announcement, NSF directed applicants to Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov, and noted separate help for problems linking to the funding announcement (though the provided contact line appears truncated in the source text).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Antarctic Research (NSF) Funding Opportunity 12-539
What is the Antarctic Research grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 12-539)?
This is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funding opportunity under CFDA 47.078 (Polar Programs) focused on supporting scientific research in Antarctica and the operational capabilities needed to carry out that research.
What is the main purpose of this NSF opportunity?
The core purpose is to strengthen and expand fundamental knowledge about Antarctica, advance research tied to major global and regional scientific questions (including climate, oceans, ecosystems, geophysics, and atmospheric processes), and use Antarctica as a unique platform where certain kinds of research can be conducted more effectively than anywhere else.
What kinds of research topics does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes fundamental Antarctic science and research connected to major scientific questions. Examples specifically mentioned include climate, oceans, ecosystems, geophysics, and atmospheric processes.
Does the proposed work need to take place in Antarctica?
Not always. A major emphasis is on supporting fieldwork in Antarctica when there is a compelling, well-argued justification that the research truly needs to be performed on the continent (or is clearly best done there). However, the opportunity also supports Antarctic-related analytical work performed at the proposer’s home institution, such as laboratory analyses, modeling, data synthesis, and interpretation of Antarctic samples or datasets, as long as it is clearly connected to Antarctic science goals.
Why does NSF require a strong justification for Antarctic fieldwork?
Antarctic logistics are described as expensive and complex, so proposals typically need to demonstrate not only scientific merit but also why the research depends on Antarctic access, conditions, or infrastructure.
What does it mean that Antarctica should be "central to the science"?
It means the Antarctic setting should be integral to answering the research questions, either because the work can only be done in Antarctica or because Antarctica provides the best natural laboratory for the proposed research.
Does this opportunity support operational capabilities as well as science?
Yes. In addition to supporting scientific research, the opportunity is described as supporting the operational capabilities needed to carry out that research.
How many awards did NSF expect to make under this announcement?
NSF anticipated making around 50 awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount was $50,000,000.
What was the typical award size for individual grants?
Individual awards were expected to fall within a typical range, with an award floor of $150,000 and an award ceiling of $300,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What type of funding mechanism was this?
This opportunity was a discretionary grant in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any further clarifications in the official announcement text. Applicants would need to consult the full solicitation for any specific eligibility nuances, proposal requirements, and program expectations.
What was the proposal deadline?
The full proposal deadline was May 31, 2012.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on February 29, 2012.
Is this solicitation still active?
No. The archive date was June 30, 2012, indicating the solicitation is no longer active as originally issued.
Where can applicants find the official NSF details for this opportunity?
NSF referenced "NSF Publication 12-539" as the additional information link for full official details.
What should applicants do if they have trouble accessing the electronic announcement through Grants.gov?
For access issues related to the electronic announcement, NSF directed applicants to Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
Was there any other contact provided for problems linking to the funding announcement?
Yes, NSF noted separate help for problems linking to the funding announcement, but the provided contact line appears truncated in the source information.
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