Special Guidelines for Submitting Collaborative Proposals Under the U.S. NSF/GEO - FAPESP Lead Agency Opportunity on Collaborative Research on Geosciences
Supports joint geoscience research projects between U.S. and São Paulo scientists, requiring integrated contributions and a single proposal reviewed by both NSF and FAPESP.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Varies by NSF/GEO program — most accept proposals anytime; Expression of Interest (EOI) required at least 60 days before full proposal
Funding Amounts: No fixed maximum; award size and duration match standard NSF/GEO and FAPESP programs (typically up to 5 years for large-scale projects)
Summary: Supports collaborative geoscience research between U.S. and São Paulo researchers via a single, joint proposal and review process under the NSF/GEO–FAPESP Lead Agency model.
Key Information: Proposals must adhere to the requirements and deadlines of the relevant NSF/GEO and FAPESP programs; EOI is mandatory before full submission.
Description
This opportunity enables collaborative research in the geosciences between U.S.-based and State of São Paulo (Brazil) researchers, streamlining the process by allowing submission of a single proposal reviewed by both the U.S. National Science Foundation's Directorate for Geosciences (NSF/GEO) and the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP). The partnership covers a broad range of geoscience fields—including atmospheric, earth, ocean, and polar sciences—and seeks projects where collaboration between both regions is integral to the research aims. Proposals are expected to demonstrate high-impact, balanced, and integrated contributions from both U.S. and São Paulo teams.
