Opportunity Information: Apply for PD 98 1352
Apply for PD 98 1352
- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Geography and Spatial Sciences" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.075 Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 18, 2012 and posted on Mar 6, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2012 Full Proposal Target Date August 15, 2012 Regular research proposals August 15, Annually Thereafter Full Proposal Deadline Date October 15, 2012 Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement proposals October 15, Annually Thereafter Full Proposal Target Date January 15, 2013 Regular research proposals January 15, Annually Thereafter Full Proposal Deadline Date February 15, 2013 Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement proposals February 15, Annually Thereafter. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $12,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $12,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 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) Geography and Spatial Sciences (GSS) Program is a discretionary grant program in NSF's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences directorate (CFDA 47.075) that supports basic research in geography and the spatial sciences. Its core purpose is to fund scientifically rigorous work that advances geographic and spatial theory and fundamental understanding, while also speaking to real societal challenges. The program explicitly values research that strengthens the conceptual and methodological foundations of geography, encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, builds the next generation of researchers through education and training, and develops or applies innovative tools and methods for geographic inquiry.
GSS funds studies focused on the geographic distributions, relationships, and interactions among human, physical, and biotic systems across the Earth's surface. The program is open to a wide range of topics and scales, from local to global, and it welcomes both domestic and international research. Competitive projects typically investigate the nature, causes, and consequences of human activities and environmental processes, and they should show clear potential to contribute to scholarship by expanding geographic knowledge, concepts, theories, and methods, including applications to pressing social and environmental concerns. A notable expectation is that strong proposals deliberately integrate undergraduate and graduate education into the research plan, rather than treating training as an afterthought.
In terms of what makes an application stand out, GSS emphasizes theory-driven research design. The most competitive proposals generally (1) anchor the work in relevant geographic or spatial scientific theory, (2) frame one or a small number of clearly defined core research questions that flow from that theoretical framework, (3) lay out scientifically sound methods capable of testing or examining those questions, and (4) explain how the anticipated findings will do more than answer a narrow case-specific problem by also contributing back to broader geographic/spatial theory. While proposals may draw on theories from other disciplines, GSS expects investigators seeking support from this program to make a credible case that the project will advance fundamental geographic theory and that results will be disseminated to geography and spatial science audiences through publications and presentations, in addition to any broader interdisciplinary outlets.
The program often uses joint review with other NSF programs, meaning a single proposal can be reviewed in a coordinated way by multiple programs when the topic crosses boundaries. This approach is presented as a potential advantage for applicants (a "double opportunity"), because one program can still choose to support a meritorious proposal even if another program is less enthusiastic. Applicants considering this route are encouraged to contact relevant program officers well before submission to confirm fit and to shape the proposal so it can be evaluated appropriately across programs.
GSS runs two regular research proposal competitions each year, with target dates of January 15 and August 15. Proposals submitted within about two weeks after a target date are generally still considered within that cycle, but submissions later than that typically require prior arrangement with a GSS program director. Separate from regular research proposals, the program also makes Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement (DDRI) awards, which follow strict annual deadlines (not the regular proposal target dates). DDRI submissions must follow the NSF Grant Proposal Guide (GPG) with additional requirements and modifications described in the NSF Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences DDRI solicitation and the GSS-specific DDRI guidance.
Regular proposals are commonly sent to five or more external peer reviewers and are also evaluated by at least two members of the GSS Advisory Panel, a group of 18 established geographers and spatial scientists covering major subfields. DDRI proposals are reviewed by members of a separate DDRI advisory panel. Reviews and panel recommendations inform, but do not determine, the final funding decisions made by GSS program directors, and applicants typically receive multiple anonymous written reviews along with panel summaries.
Administrative details in the provided listing describe an expected number of awards (about 35) and indicate no cost-sharing requirement, with eligibility described as unrestricted (open to any entity type, subject to any clarifications in the announcement text). The opportunity is posted by NSF under the title "Geography and Spatial Sciences" (Funding Opportunity Number PD 98-1352) and is categorized under science and technology and other research and development. For applicants looking for adjacent NSF funding paths, the announcement also points to related opportunities through the SBE Office of Multidisciplinary Activities (SMA), which aggregates other programs relevant to geographers and spatial scientists.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NSF Geography and Spatial Sciences (GSS) Program
What is the NSF Geography and Spatial Sciences (GSS) Program?
The Geography and Spatial Sciences (GSS) Program is a discretionary grant program within the National Science Foundation (NSF), housed in the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences directorate (CFDA 47.075). It supports basic research in geography and the spatial sciences.
What is the core purpose of the GSS program?
GSS aims to fund scientifically rigorous research that advances geographic and spatial theory and fundamental understanding, while also speaking to real societal challenges. The program emphasizes strengthening conceptual and methodological foundations, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, building the next generation of researchers through education and training, and developing or applying innovative tools and methods for geographic inquiry.
What types of research does GSS fund?
GSS funds studies focused on geographic distributions, relationships, and interactions among human, physical, and biotic systems across the Earth's surface. Projects can span a wide range of topics and scales, from local to global.
Does GSS support domestic and international research?
Yes. The program welcomes both domestic and international research, and it is open to a wide range of geographic and spatial science topics and scales.
What makes a GSS proposal competitive?
The program emphasizes theory-driven research design. The most competitive proposals generally: (1) anchor the work in relevant geographic or spatial scientific theory, (2) frame one or a small number of clearly defined core research questions that flow from that theoretical framework, (3) present scientifically sound methods capable of testing or examining those questions, and (4) explain how findings will contribute back to broader geographic/spatial theory rather than only addressing a narrow case-specific problem.
Does GSS require proposals to address real-world societal challenges?
GSS supports basic research that advances theory and fundamental understanding, and it also values work that speaks to real societal challenges, including pressing social and environmental concerns.
How important is theory in a GSS application?
The program places strong emphasis on theory-driven research. Applicants are expected to ground their work in relevant geographic or spatial scientific theory and to show how results will advance fundamental geographic/spatial theory.
Can a proposal draw on theories from other disciplines?
Yes. Proposals may draw on theories from other disciplines, but applicants need to make a credible case that the project will advance fundamental geographic theory and that results will be disseminated to geography and spatial science audiences (in addition to any broader interdisciplinary outlets).
What are GSS expectations around dissemination of results?
GSS expects investigators to disseminate results to geography and spatial science audiences through publications and presentations, in addition to any broader interdisciplinary dissemination.
Does GSS encourage interdisciplinary collaboration?
Yes. The program explicitly values interdisciplinary collaboration as part of strengthening geographic and spatial science research.
How should education and training be incorporated into a GSS proposal?
A notable expectation is that strong proposals deliberately integrate undergraduate and graduate education into the research plan, rather than treating training as an afterthought.
What is joint review and how does it relate to GSS proposals?
GSS often uses joint review with other NSF programs, meaning a single proposal can be reviewed in a coordinated way by multiple programs when a topic crosses boundaries.
Why might joint review be an advantage for applicants?
The announcement presents joint review as a potential "double opportunity." One program can still choose to support a meritorious proposal even if another program is less enthusiastic.
Should applicants contact program officers before submitting a proposal for joint review?
Yes. Applicants considering joint review are encouraged to contact relevant program officers well before submission to confirm fit and shape the proposal so it can be evaluated appropriately across programs.
How often does GSS run regular research proposal competitions?
GSS runs two regular research proposal competitions each year, with target dates of January 15 and August 15.
Is there any flexibility if a proposal is submitted after a target date?
Proposals submitted within about two weeks after a target date are generally still considered within that cycle. Submissions later than that typically require prior arrangement with a GSS program director.
What is a DDRI award in the context of GSS?
The program also makes Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement (DDRI) awards. These follow strict annual deadlines that are separate from the regular research proposal target dates.
Do DDRI submissions follow the same rules as regular GSS proposals?
DDRI submissions must follow the NSF Grant Proposal Guide (GPG) with additional requirements and modifications described in the NSF Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences DDRI solicitation and the GSS-specific DDRI guidance.
How are regular GSS proposals reviewed?
Regular proposals are commonly sent to five or more external peer reviewers and are also evaluated by at least two members of the GSS Advisory Panel.
Who serves on the GSS Advisory Panel?
The GSS Advisory Panel is described as a group of 18 established geographers and spatial scientists covering major subfields.
How are DDRI proposals reviewed?
DDRI proposals are reviewed by members of a separate DDRI advisory panel.
Who makes final funding decisions for GSS?
Reviews and panel recommendations inform, but do not determine, final funding decisions. Final decisions are made by GSS program directors.
What feedback do applicants typically receive after review?
Applicants typically receive multiple anonymous written reviews along with panel summaries.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The provided listing describes an expected number of awards of about 35.
Is cost sharing required for this opportunity?
No. The administrative details in the listing indicate there is no cost-sharing requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to any clarifications in the announcement text.
What is the funding opportunity title and number?
The opportunity is posted by NSF under the title "Geography and Spatial Sciences" with Funding Opportunity Number PD 98-1352.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under science and technology and other research and development.
Where can applicants look for related NSF funding opportunities mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement points to related opportunities through the SBE Office of Multidisciplinary Activities (SMA), which aggregates other programs relevant to geographers and spatial scientists.
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