Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: June 2, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | January 15, 2027

Funding Amounts: Estimated $60 million annually across the full Antarctic Program (field and non-field-based); ~50 awards/year; standard or continuing grants.

Summary: Supports research advancing understanding of Antarctic and Southern Ocean systems, without requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) field logistics.

Key Information: Proposals requiring USAP field support are NOT eligible; proposals accepted year-round but target dates are strongly encouraged.