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Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork

Funds Antarctic science that needs field logistics from the US Antarctic Program — ships, stations, aircraft and the people behind them.

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The Antarctic Sciences Section of NSF's Office of Polar Programs runs two parallel notices, split by whether a project needs logistical support in Antarctica. This is the one that does.

Six aims sit behind it: understanding how the Antarctic region interacts with global systems; the dynamic links between processes in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean and the wider Earth system, in a way that info

Antarctic and Southern Ocean research requiring field logistics from the US Antarctic Program — interactions with global systems, biological, geochemical and physical processes as drivers and responders to global change, Antarctic systems and biota, and use of the region as a science observing platform.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — 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.1 Jun 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$60M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 25-525Source: www.grants.gov