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Structure and Physics of the Solid Earth

Funds research into the processes that shape the Earth's interior and drive geohazards β€” from the core to the crust.

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SPSE funds work on the dynamical processes that have shaped the Earth's structure over its whole age, and that underlie geohazards today.

The scope covers every scale in time and space, from the core out to the crust, and pulls in structural geology, tectonics and geophysics. Laboratory, field, theoretical and computational studies all count.

NSF names the returns plainly: better understanding o…

Dynamical processes evolving the structure of the Earth from core to crust over its full age, and the physics underlying geohazards β€” structural geology, tectonics and geophysics, by laboratory, field, theoretical and computational study.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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.$22M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 25-518Source: www.grants.gov