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Arctic Research Opportunities

Funds research on the fast-changing Arctic β€” its environment, its social and cultural systems, and how the region connects to lower latitudes.

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NSF's Arctic Sciences Section, inside the Office of Polar Programs, runs the agency's main open call for Arctic research. It asks for work that builds fundamental, process-level or systems-level understanding of a region changing faster than almost anywhere else β€” the natural environment, and the social and cultural systems inside it β€” and, where it fits, work that improves the ability to project …

Fundamental, process-level and systems-level research on the Arctic β€” its rapidly changing natural environment, its social and cultural systems, its connectivity with lower latitudes, and improving the capacity to project future change. Aligned with but not limited to the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee's five-year plan.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Jan 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$50M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 23-572Source: www.grants.gov