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Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support

Funds Antarctic science that needs no field logistics — existing data and samples, modelling, and work at analogue sites elsewhere.

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This is the other half of NSF's Antarctic pair: the same scientific aims, for projects that do not need the US Antarctic Program's field support.

The aims match the fieldwork notice. Understanding how the Antarctic region interacts with global systems, the links between Antarctic and Southern Ocean processes and the wider Earth system, fundamental understanding of the biological, geochemical and

Antarctic and Southern Ocean research needing no US Antarctic Program field logistics — cross-disciplinary work, analysis of existing data and samples, modelling, and studies at analogue sites outside Antarctica.

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.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.
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: 25-526Source: www.grants.gov