Coupling Energetics and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions
The CEDAR program funds research on atmospheric regions from the middle atmosphere to the exosphere, focusing on dynamics, energetics, and coupling with a global perspective, utilizing observations, theory, modeling, and innovative technologies like AI and ML.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: March 5, 2025 | March 3, 2027 (First Wednesday in March, annually thereafter)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $150,000/year (up to $750,000 total); estimated total program funding: $3,000,000/year; 10–15 awards/year; duration: 1–5 years
Summary: Supports research on the coupling, energetics, chemistry, and dynamics of atmospheric regions from the middle atmosphere upward, including Earth and other planetary atmospheres.
Key Information: Maximum two proposals per PI/co-PI per target date; no cost sharing required.
Description
This program funds fundamental research to advance understanding of atmospheric regions from the middle atmosphere upward through the thermosphere, ionosphere, and exosphere. Supported projects investigate coupling, energetics, chemistry, and dynamics on regional and global scales, exploring the upper atmosphere’s response to lower atmospheric perturbations and solar/space inputs. Research may include ground-based and space-based observations, theory, and modeling, with particular encouragement for innovative approaches using AI, machine learning, open data, and open science practices. Comparative studies of planetary atmospheres relevant to Earth’s upper atmosphere are also in scope. The program seeks to broaden participation in STEM and encourages proposals that involve students and early career scientists.
