Solar, Heliospheric, and Interplanetary Environment
SHINE grant supports research on solar energy, magnetic fields, particle acceleration in interplanetary space, and Earth's space environment.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
U.S. National Science Foundation has archived this opportunity.
Funder: National Science Foundation
Due Dates: October 7, 2025 (Full Proposal Target Date) | Annually thereafter (October 7)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per year; typical awards are for 3 years; total program funding ~$3,000,000/year; 10–15 awards annually
Summary: Supports research to advance understanding and predictive capabilities of solar, heliospheric, and interplanetary processes affecting Earth's space environment.
Key Information: Proposals must be submitted via Research.gov or Grants.gov; unaffiliated individuals are not eligible.
Description
The National Science Foundation's SHINE program supports research that enhances understanding and predictive capabilities for how energy, in the form of magnetic fields and particles, is produced by the Sun, accelerated in interplanetary space, and transported to Earth through the inner heliosphere. The program encourages proposals that address scientific questions discussed at SHINE community workshops and within focused topic areas, including:
- Interdisciplinary connections within solar and heliospheric science (e.g., links between solar corona regions, helioseismology, and solar wind).
- The impact of heliospheric processes on Earth's climate and atmosphere.
- Projects leveraging machine learning or artificial intelligence for modeling or data analysis, especially those using NSF-funded observational data.
SHINE is distinct from operational space weather programs, focusing on fundamental research rather than forecasting or mitigation.
