Physical Oceanography
This grant funds research on ocean structure, movement, and interactions with biology, chemistry, the atmosphere, earth, and ice to better understand the ocean’s role in the Earth system.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: February 17, 2026 | August 17, 2026
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $10,000,000; Minimum award: $250,000
Summary: Supports fundamental research on the physical structure, movement, and interactions of the ocean with the atmosphere, solid earth, ice, and biological or chemical processes.
Description
The Physical Oceanography Program, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, supports research on a broad range of topics related to the physical dynamics of the ocean. This includes studies of ocean structure and movement, transport of various quantities within the ocean, interactions between the ocean's physical structure and biological or chemical processes, and the interplay between the ocean and its surrounding systems—such as the atmosphere, solid earth, and ice. The program aims to advance understanding of the fundamental processes that govern the ocean's behavior and its role in the Earth system.
