Opportunity Information: Apply for 13 592
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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 "Arctic Research Opportunities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.050 Geosciences.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 20, 2014 and posted on Aug 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Archived. Replaced by NSF 14 584.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 75 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Organization Limit Proposals may only be submitted by the following Foreign organizations For cooperative projects involving U.S. and foreign organizations, support will only be provided for the U.S. portion. For profit organizations U.S. commercial organizations, especially small businesses with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education. Non profit, non academic organizations Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities. Other Federal Agencies and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) Contact the appropriate program before preparing a proposal for submission. Universities and Colleges Universities and two and four year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in, the US acting on behalf of their faculty members. Such organizations also are referred to as academic institutions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Arctic Research Opportunities program (NSF Publication 13-592) was a National Science Foundation (NSF) funding opportunity run through the Division of Polar Programs (PLR), Section for Arctic Sciences, aimed at supporting U.S.-led research that improves understanding of the Arctic and the systems that shape it. The program definition of Arctic research was broad and included field-based investigations, modeling efforts, data analysis, and synthesis studies focused on the Arctic region. The central purpose was to advance knowledge of Arctic physical, biological, geological, chemical, social, and cultural processes, with particular emphasis on how oceanic, terrestrial, atmospheric, biological, social, cultural, and economic systems interact and connect to define Arctic conditions and change.
A notable feature of the opportunity was its explicitly interdisciplinary scope and its encouragement of cross-program coordination within NSF. Polar and non-polar NSF program representatives were expected to coordinate on proposal review and funding, including joint review arrangements when projects overlapped multiple scientific areas. The solicitation also recognized that some Arctic projects carry unusually high logistical costs and described NSF coordination and mutual support mechanisms for special projects where logistics are a major driver of feasibility and budget.
Beyond research outputs, the program emphasized workforce development and public benefit components. Projects were expected, where appropriate, to contribute to training the next generation of researchers and to strengthen scientific literacy across age groups through education and outreach. The solicitation also highlighted broadening participation in STEM as a programmatic priority, signaling that proposals with meaningful plans for inclusion, training, and outreach aligned with NSF goals.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this was a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and associated with CFDA number 47.050 (Geosciences). NSF anticipated about 75 awards with an estimated total program funding level of $25,000,000 and an award floor listed at $330,000. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
Eligibility was oriented around U.S.-based organizations, while still allowing international collaboration under clear limits. Universities and colleges accredited in the United States (including two-year and community colleges) could apply on behalf of faculty. Other eligible applicants included U.S. for-profit organizations, particularly small businesses with strong research or education capabilities; U.S. nonprofit, non-academic organizations such as museums, observatories, research labs, and professional societies; and, with advance coordination, other federal agencies and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs). Foreign organizations could participate in cooperative projects, but NSF support would be restricted to the U.S. portion of the work.
In terms of timing and status, the solicitation originally posted August 29, 2013, with an original full proposal deadline of December 6, 2013. It later listed additional due dates (including October 20, 2014 and “October 18, annually thereafter”), but the opportunity is now archived and was replaced by NSF 14-584, with an archive date of August 20, 2014. The funding announcement referenced NSF Publication 13-592 for full details, and applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement were directed to Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Arctic Research Opportunities program?
The Arctic Research Opportunities program (NSF Publication 13-592) was a National Science Foundation (NSF) funding opportunity run through the Division of Polar Programs (PLR), Section for Arctic Sciences. It supported U.S.-led research designed to improve understanding of the Arctic and the systems that shape it.
Which NSF office ran this opportunity?
The program was administered through NSF's Division of Polar Programs (PLR), specifically the Section for Arctic Sciences.
What kinds of projects counted as "Arctic research" under this program?
The program used a broad definition of Arctic research. It included field-based investigations, modeling efforts, data analysis, and synthesis studies focused on the Arctic region.
What scientific and scholarly areas were emphasized?
The program aimed to advance knowledge of Arctic physical, biological, geological, chemical, social, and cultural processes.
What was the central purpose or focus of the program?
The central purpose was to improve understanding of how oceanic, terrestrial, atmospheric, biological, social, cultural, and economic systems interact and connect to define Arctic conditions and change.
Was the opportunity intended to be interdisciplinary?
Yes. A notable feature was its explicitly interdisciplinary scope, with a focus on projects that cut across scientific areas and connect multiple Arctic systems.
Did NSF encourage coordination across different NSF programs?
Yes. The solicitation encouraged cross-program coordination within NSF. Polar and non-polar NSF program representatives were expected to coordinate on proposal review and funding, including joint review arrangements when projects overlapped multiple scientific areas.
How did the solicitation address projects with unusually high Arctic logistics costs?
The solicitation recognized that some Arctic projects carry unusually high logistical costs and described NSF coordination and mutual support mechanisms for special projects where logistics are a major driver of feasibility and budget.
Did the program include education, outreach, or public benefit expectations?
Yes. Beyond research outputs, the program emphasized workforce development and public benefit components. Where appropriate, projects were expected to contribute to training the next generation of researchers and to strengthen scientific literacy through education and outreach.
Was broadening participation in STEM part of the program's priorities?
Yes. The solicitation highlighted broadening participation in STEM as a programmatic priority and signaled that proposals with meaningful plans for inclusion, training, and outreach aligned with NSF goals.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity was a cooperative agreement.
Was this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity was described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What was the funding category for this opportunity?
It was categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The program was associated with CFDA number 47.050 (Geosciences).
How many awards did NSF anticipate making, and what was the estimated total funding?
NSF anticipated about 75 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $25,000,000.
Was there an award minimum (award floor) listed?
Yes. The award floor was listed at $330,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was oriented around U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants included U.S.-accredited universities and colleges (including two-year and community colleges) applying on behalf of faculty; U.S. for-profit organizations (including small businesses) with strong research or education capabilities; and U.S. nonprofit, non-academic organizations such as museums, observatories, research laboratories, and professional societies.
Could federal agencies or FFRDCs participate?
Yes, with advance coordination. The solicitation indicated that other federal agencies and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) could be involved with advance coordination.
Could foreign organizations be part of a project?
Yes. Foreign organizations could participate in cooperative projects, but NSF support would be restricted to the U.S. portion of the work.
Was the program limited to U.S.-led research?
Yes. The opportunity was aimed at supporting U.S.-led research, while still allowing international collaboration within the stated limits on NSF support.
When was the solicitation originally posted?
The solicitation was originally posted on August 29, 2013.
What was the original full proposal deadline?
The original full proposal deadline was December 6, 2013.
Were additional due dates listed after the original deadline?
Yes. The solicitation later listed additional due dates, including October 20, 2014 and "October 18, annually thereafter."
What is the current status of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is archived and is no longer active.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 20, 2014.
Was this solicitation replaced by another NSF opportunity?
Yes. It was replaced by NSF 14-584.
Where were applicants directed for full details about the opportunity?
The funding announcement referenced NSF Publication 13-592 for full details.
Who should applicants contact if they had trouble accessing the announcement through Grants.gov?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement were directed to Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
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