Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Atmospheres
Supports early-career teams developing realistic atmospheric models for Earth and other worlds through integrated observation, experiment, and theory.
Funder: Research Corporation for Science Advancement
Due Dates: April 15, 2027 (full application) | November 6, 2027 (Scialog team proposals at meeting)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: one-year seed funding for collaborative teams; recent Scialog grants are ~$50,000–$60,000 per team.
Summary: Supports cross-disciplinary, early-career teams advancing realistic atmospheric modeling for Earth and other worlds through integrated observation, experiment, and theory.
Description
This initiative aims to bridge the gap between high-quality atmospheric data from Earth and other worlds and our ability to interpret that data accurately. By fostering a cross-disciplinary community—including astrophysicists, exoplanet observers, planetary scientists, terrestrial atmospheric modelers, astro-statisticians, and chemists—the program seeks to create more realistic, process-based atmospheric models. The focus is on integrating observations, laboratory experiments, and theory to develop validated, cross-checked tools that improve the characterization and understanding of terrestrial and extraterrestrial atmospheres, ultimately expanding knowledge of planetary evolution and offering deeper insights into Earth's atmosphere.
