Earth Sciences Instrumentation and Facilities
Supporting the U.S. Earth science community, NSF Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) seeks proposals for research infrastructure enhancing understanding of the Earth System, focusing on solid Earth dynamics, climate, and life evolution.
Funder: National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime
Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to $600,000 (equipment/instrumentation/technique/technician); up to $1,500,000/year (community facility); up to $100,000/year (drilling planning); total program ~$10M/year
Summary: Supports research infrastructure—including equipment, technique development, technician support, and community facilities—to advance understanding of the Earth system and train a diverse geoscience workforce.
Key Information: Proposals must be submitted via Research.gov or Grants.gov; FastLane is not accepted.
Description
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) invites proposals for research infrastructure that advances understanding of the Earth system. This program supports instrument-based and human research infrastructure, including equipment acquisition or upgrade, development of new instrumentation or techniques, technician support, community facility support, and continental drilling planning. The program aims to enhance research and training in Earth sciences, foster a diverse and inclusive geoscience workforce, and encourage efforts supporting belonging, accessibility, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BAJEDI).
Proposals should address research or educational applications relevant to NSF/EAR disciplinary and integrated activities. Human resource development and outreach to broaden participation of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
