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Chemical Oceanography

Funds ocean chemistry and the ocean's part in global geochemical cycles β€” twenty awards from a $26 million pool.

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NSF's Chemical Oceanography programme funds research into the chemistry of the oceans and the role the oceans play in global geochemical cycles.

Four areas of interest are named. Chemical composition, speciation and transformation. Chemical exchange between the oceans and the other parts of the Earth system. Internal cycling within oceans, seas and estuaries. And using measured chemical distribut…

Chemistry of the oceans and the ocean's role in global geochemical cycles β€” chemical composition, speciation and transformation, exchange between the oceans and other parts of the Earth system, internal cycling in oceans, seas and estuaries, and measured chemical distributions as indicators of physical, biological and geological processes.

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.16 Aug 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.$26M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PD-98-1670Source: www.grants.gov