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Geosciences Core Research: Atmospheric, Geospace, Earth and Ocean Sciences (GEO Core)

Funds foundational research across the whole of the geosciences — atmosphere, near-Earth space, solid Earth and ocean — with no deadline.

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This is the single front door to three NSF geosciences programmes: Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences, Earth Sciences, and Ocean Sciences.

Between them they cover the Earth's atmosphere and the near-Earth space environment, the solid Earth and its surface processes, and every field of ocean science. A proposal can sit inside one domain or span several.

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Foundational research across the geosciences in three programmes — atmospheric and geospace sciences, Earth sciences including solid Earth and surface processes, and all fields of ocean science. Proposals may sit in one domain or cross several.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — 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.
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.$110M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 26-516Source: www.grants.gov