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

Proposals accepted anytime

No fixed limit; awards typically range from 1–5 years and are based on project scope and budget justification.

Supports research on the geology and geophysics of ocean basins, margins, and the Great Lakes, including field, analytical, experimental, and modeling studies.

--- ## Description The Marine Geology and Geophysics Core Program supports fundamental research on all aspects of the geology and geophysics of present-day ocean basins, margins, and the Great Lakes. The program welcomes proposals that explore topics such as: - Structure, composition, tectonics, and evolution of the oceanic lithosphere - Paleoceanography, paleoclimate, and sea level change - Submarine volcanology, petrology, and geochemistry of the oceanic crust and upper mantle - Marine hydrogeology, water-rock interaction, seeps, and gas hydrates - Hydrothermal venting and associated geochemistry - Geochemical indicators of subsurface life - Marine sedimentology, stratigraphy, sediment transport, and diagenesis - Mid-ocean ridge and back-arc processes, transform faults, seamount formation - Submarine components of subduction zones and passive margins - Marine geohazards (earthquakes, tsunamis, mass wasting) - Coastal geological processes Proposals may involve the acquisition of new field data, synthesis of existing data, laboratory or analytical projects, methods development, or modeling. All activities must advance the understanding of marine geoscience processes. Interdisciplinary and cross-program proposals are encouraged; researchers should contact program officers for guidance if their work spans multiple NSF programs. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals accepted anytime --- ## Funding Amount - No set minimum or maximum; award size and duration depend on project scope and budget justification. - Typical awards support projects for 1–5 years. --- ## Eligibility - Unrestricted: Open to all categories of applicants, including universities, colleges, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, and government entities. - Collaborative and multi-institutional proposals are allowed. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted via [NSF FastLane](https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/), [Research.gov](https://www.research.gov/), or [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/295449). - All proposals must adhere to the current [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1). - Proposers should ensure compliance with all program requirements and consult with program officers for guidance on cross-cutting or interdisciplinary topics. --- ## Additional Information - No cost sharing or matching is required. - Indirect cost reimbursement policy is subject to the current NSF guidelines (see [NSF Indirect Cost Rate Policy](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/document/indirect-cost-rate)). - Awards are subject to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of award, including those updated as of October 1, 2024. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Official Synopsis](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/mgg-marine-geology-geophysics) - [NSF Program Description PD-17-1620](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505468) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/295449) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) - [Browse Recent Awards](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/advancedSearchResult?ProgEleCode=162000&BooleanElement=Any&BooleanRef=Any&ActiveAwards=true#results) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Organization | |---------------------|------------------------------|----------------|---------------| | Gail L. Christeson | [gchriste@nsf.gov](mailto:gchriste@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-2952 | GEO/OCE | | Emily R. Estes | [emestes@nsf.gov](mailto:emestes@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-5081 | GEO/OCE | | Scott M. White | [scwhite@nsf.gov](mailto:scwhite@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-8369 | GEO/OCE | | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | | NSF |

Marine Geology and Geophysics

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