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

Proposals accepted anytime

$30,000–$500,000 per award; ~$13.5M total program funding; 40–60 awards/year

Supports basic research on the formation and evolution of Earth through petrology and geochemistry, including tool and method development.

Limit of 3 proposals per investigator per year (as PI, co-PI, or in subaward).

--- ## Description This opportunity from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) supports fundamental research into the formation, differentiation, and modification of planet Earth via igneous and metamorphic processes. The program welcomes proposals addressing the petrology and high-temperature geochemistry of igneous and metamorphic rocks (including mantle samples), mineral physics, economic geology, and volcanology. Projects developing analytical tools, theoretical/computational models, and experimental techniques for applications in petrology, geochemistry, and geochronology are also invited. The program is open to a wide range of scientific ideas, including interdisciplinary and international collaborations, and encourages proposals in emerging research areas. Community workshops and proposals that help define new research directions are also considered. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals are accepted at any time; there are no fixed deadlines. - Limit of 3 proposals per investigator per year (as PI, co-PI, or in subaward). --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: ~$13,500,000 annually (subject to availability of funds) - Typical award size: $30,000–$500,000 per award - Expected number of awards: 40–60 per year --- ## Eligibility Eligible organizations include: - U.S.-based Institutions of Higher Education (2- and 4-year, including community colleges), acting on behalf of faculty - Non-profit, non-academic organizations: independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies, and similar organizations directly associated with educational or research activities - Other Federal Agencies and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), following NSF guidance **Special notes:** - International branch campuses of U.S. IHEs must justify why activities cannot be conducted at the U.S. campus. - There are no restrictions on who may serve as PI, but each investigator is limited to three proposals per year. --- ## Application Process - Proposals may be submitted via [NSF FastLane](https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/), [Research.gov](https://www.research.gov/), or [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/). - No Letters of Intent or preliminary proposals are required. - Prepare proposals in accordance with the current [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1). - Data Management Plans are required; adherence to the [EAR Data Policy](https://www.nsf.gov/EAR) is mandatory. - For equipment requests above $50,000, contact a program director before submission. - Collaborative proposals from multiple organizations must use FastLane. --- ## Additional Information - Proposals are encouraged to include international collaborations and to provide research experiences for U.S. students and junior researchers. - Projects involving work in foreign countries must discuss collaborations and required permits. - Program is open to a broad range of topics; if uncertain about fit, contact a program director. - Proposals on meteorites/extra-terrestrial materials must be relevant to Earth formation/evolution. - All proposals are evaluated on both intellectual merit and broader impacts. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Solicitation](https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf17547) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359630) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) - [NSF Award Search (Program Information)](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/tab.do?dispatch=2) - [EAR Data Policy](https://www.nsf.gov/EAR) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Phone | Email | |-------------------|------------------|---------------------------------| | Jennifer Wade | (703) 292-4739 | [jwade@nsf.gov](mailto:jwade@nsf.gov) | | Sonia Esperanca | (703) 292-4735 | [sesperan@nsf.gov](mailto:sesperan@nsf.gov)| | Dennis Geist | (703) 292-4361 | [DGEIST@nsf.gov](mailto:DGEIST@nsf.gov) | | NSF Grants.gov Support | — | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | For technical support with FastLane or Research.gov: 1-800-673-6188 For technical support with Grants.gov: 1-800-518-4726 ---

Petrology and Geochemistry

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