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

Proposals accepted anytime

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

Supports fundamental research on Earth's formation, evolution, and high-temperature geochemical and petrologic processes.

--- ## Description This program funds basic research that advances understanding of the formation, differentiation, and modification of planet Earth through igneous and metamorphic processes. Areas of interest include the petrology and high-temperature geochemistry of rocks, mineral physics, economic geology, volcanology, and the development of analytical tools and models relevant to these fields. Projects may involve laboratory, field, theoretical, or computational approaches. Interdisciplinary, international, and emerging research topics are encouraged, as are proposals for community workshops and method development. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals are accepted at any time; there are no fixed deadlines. - Awards are typically made within 6–7 months of submission. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award size: $30,000–$500,000 - Estimated total program funding: ~$13,500,000 annually (subject to availability) - Expected number of awards: 40–60 per year - Standard or continuing grants; duration and size vary by project scope --- ## Eligibility - **Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs):** Two- and four-year accredited IHEs (including community colleges) in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty. - US branch campuses abroad may apply if justified. - **Non-profit, non-academic organizations:** US-based independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies, and similar organizations involved in education or research. - **Other Federal Agencies and FFRDCs:** Must follow NSF guidelines and consult with program officers before applying. - **Principal Investigators:** No restrictions on who may serve as PI. - **Proposal Limits:** Maximum of three proposals per investigator (as PI, co-PI, or subawardee) per year in this program. --- ## Application Process - **Submission platforms:** FastLane, Research.gov, or [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359404) - **Letters of Intent/Preliminary Proposals:** Not required - **Full Proposal:** Prepare according to the [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg) - **Special Requirements:** - Data Management Plan required; must adhere to the [EAR Data Policy](https://www.nsf.gov/EAR) - Projects in hazardous locations must include safety protocols - Projects requiring access to restricted sites/resources must include a letter of collaboration from the controlling authority - International projects should describe collaborations and include appropriate permits and letters - **Cost Sharing:** Not required or permitted - **Equipment Requests:** Generally should not exceed $50,000; larger requests require prior discussion with program directors --- ## Additional Information - Proposals are evaluated using NSF’s standard merit review criteria (Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts). - The program encourages interdisciplinary and emerging research, as well as international collaboration. - Data sharing and community access to data and samples are important, especially for RAPID awards. - Awards may be standard or continuing grants, depending on project needs. --- ## External Links - [NSF Program Page](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/ch-petrology-geochemistry/13683) - [NSF Solicitation (PDF)](https://nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/solicitations/pubs/2020/nsf20523/nsf20523.pdf?VersionId=spUTZC8gT.1NroGfIdbagTTX4JOh6CT1) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359404) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-------------------|------------------------------|-----------------| | Jennifer Wade | jwade@nsf.gov | (703) 292-4739 | | Dennis Geist | dgeist@nsf.gov | (703) 292-4361 | | Jennifer Wenner | jwenner@nsf.gov | (703) 292-8485 | | Curtis Williams | curwilli@nsf.gov | (703) 292-8202 | | NSF Grants.gov Support | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov | | | NSF Information Center | nsfpubs@nsf.gov | (703) 292-5111 | For technical questions about submission systems, contact the FastLane/Research.gov Help Desk at 1-800-673-6188 or [fastlane@nsf.gov](mailto:fastlane@nsf.gov). ---

Petrology and Geochemistry

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