[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov)

Proposals accepted anytime

No maximum specified; award size and duration vary by project and mechanism (see details).

Supports fundamental research on atmospheric processes influencing weather, climate, air quality, and the water cycle.

--- ## Description The Atmosphere Cluster program, managed by the Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS) at the National Science Foundation (NSF), funds fundamental research addressing the chemical, physical, and dynamical processes of Earth's atmosphere. The program welcomes proposals on a rolling basis and supports a broad range of research methods, including modeling, field and laboratory experiments, observational campaigns, and analytical measurement technique development. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to: - Chemical processes and mechanisms of atmospheric gases and aerosols. - Dynamics governing climate and hydroclimate, including variability, response to external forcing, and roles in global energy and water balance. - Coupled atmosphere-ocean and land-atmosphere interactions, and the interplay among clouds, circulation, and climate. - Observational/modeling studies of past climate, paleoclimate proxy development, and synthesis. - Atmospheric motions across scales, from planetary to microscale, including general circulation, waves, convection, turbulence, and boundary layer dynamics. - Physical meteorology (aerosol, cloud, precipitation physics, atmospheric electricity). - Synoptic and mesoscale meteorology, including severe and hazardous weather. The program encourages proposals that integrate education, outreach, open science, and workforce development, with a strong emphasis on broadening participation from diverse and underrepresented communities. Proposals from Minority Serving Institutions, Emerging Research Institutions, and EPSCoR jurisdictions are especially welcome. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals are accepted at any time; there is no fixed deadline. - Some related solicitations (such as for facility use) may have target dates or deadlines—refer to specific solicitation documents for details. --- ## Funding Amount - No explicit maximum or minimum award size; funding depends on the scope and needs of each proposed project. - Typical award sizes and durations align with standard NSF research grants; special mechanisms (e.g., Major Research Instrumentation, Mid-scale Infrastructure) have their own limits: - Major Research Instrumentation: up to $4 million. - Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1: over $4 million and under $20 million. - Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-2: $20 million to $100 million. - Career development and capacity-building programs (e.g., AGS-PRF, CAREER, EMBRACE) have their own award structures. --- ## Eligibility - Unrestricted: Open to all qualified applicants, including but not limited to: - Universities and colleges (including Minority Serving Institutions, Emerging Research Institutions, and Primarily Undergraduate Institutions) - Nonprofit and for-profit organizations - Government agencies - Other research entities - See specific program solicitations for additional eligibility details if applying to related mechanisms. --- ## Application Process - Submit proposals electronically via [NSF FastLane](https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/), [Research.gov](https://www.research.gov/), or [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356538). - All proposals must comply with the [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg). - Proposals not compliant with PAPPG will be returned without review. - For proposals requiring use of NSF-supported facilities or instrumentation, follow the [Facility and Instrumentation Request Process (FIRP)](https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/facility-instrumentation-request-process-firp). --- ## Additional Information - Proposals should include plans for broader impacts, including education, workforce development, and outreach. - The program encourages open science initiatives and efforts to broaden participation in atmospheric and geospace sciences. - Proposals from all career stages and institution types are encouraged. - Related funding opportunities for career development, capacity building, and instrumentation are available; see links below. --- ## External Links - [NSF Program Description PD-24-7790](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=506308) - [NSF Atmosphere Cluster Program Page](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/ags-ac-atmosphere-cluster) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356538) - [AGS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (AGS-PRF)](https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/atmospheric-geospace-sciences-postdoctoral) - [Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)](https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/faculty-early-career-development-program-career) - [Mid-Career Advancement (MCA)](https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/mid-career-advancement-mca) - [EMBRACE Program](https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/empowering-broader-academic-capacity-education) - [HBCU - Excellence in Research (EiR)](https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/historically-black-colleges-universities-0) - [Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (RUI/ROA)](https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/facilitating-research-primarily-undergraduate) - [Major Research Instrumentation](https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/major-research-instrumentation-program-mri) - [Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1](https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/mid-scale-research-infrastructure-1-mid-scale-ri-1) - [Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-2](https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/mid-scale-research-infrastructure-2-mid-scale-ri-2) - [Browse funded projects](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/advancedSearchResult?ProgEleCode=779000&BooleanElement=Any&BooleanRef=Any&ActiveAwards=true#results) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Area | |---|---|---|---| | Nicholas F. Anderson (Cluster Coordinator, Physical and Dynamic Meteorology) | [nanderso@nsf.gov](mailto:nanderso@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-8522 | GEO/AGS | | Eric DeWeaver (Climate and Large-scale Dynamics) | [edeweave@nsf.gov](mailto:edeweave@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-8522 | GEO/AGS | | Sylvia Edgerton (Atmospheric Chemistry) | [sedgerto@nsf.gov](mailto:sedgerto@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-8522 | GEO/AGS | | David Wilmouth (Atmospheric Chemistry and Paleoclimate) | [dwilmout@nsf.gov](mailto:dwilmout@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-8522 | GEO/AGS | | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | | General inquiries | ---

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