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Geospace Cluster

This grant supports research and educational initiatives related to Earth's near-space environment, targeting scientists, educators, and institutions involved in understanding and mitigating the impacts of space weather and atmospheric changes.

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Grant Description

The NSF Geospace Cluster (AGS-GC) within the Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences supports fundamental and applied research, technology development, and educational activities related to Earth's near-space environment, including the mesosphere, thermosphere, ionosphere, magnetosphere, radiation belts, and inner heliosphere. The goal of the program is to advance understanding of the Sun-Earth system and how different parts of this system interact through various processes. This research is crucial for increasing resilience to natural hazards such as space weather and upper atmosphere climate changes, as these phenomena can significantly impact critical infrastructure. The Geospace Cluster welcomes proposals for research on a variety of topics including aeronomy, magnetospheric physics, solar-terrestrial interactions, space weather, and space climate. This work often involves both ground-based and space-based observational facilities, data centers, modeling, theoretical studies, laboratory experiments, and data analysis efforts. Several specific targeted research programs are also supported by the Geospace Cluster: 1. Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions (CEDAR) - This program aims to understand the interactions and dynamics of the Earth's atmospheric regions from the middle atmosphere upwards, exploring coupling, energetics, and chemical processes. 2. Geospace Environment Modeling (GEM) - GEM supports studies on the physics of the Earth's magnetosphere and its coupling with the atmosphere and solar wind, contributing to accurate predictions of the geospace environment. 3. Solar, Heliospheric, and Interplanetary Environment (SHINE) - SHINE focuses on understanding and predicting processes like solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and the transportation of solar energy to Earth through the heliosphere. 4. Faculty Development in Geospace Science (FDSS) - FDSS integrates geospace topics into natural sciences or engineering programs in higher education institutions, enhancing curriculum and developing future leaders in geospace sciences. In addition to these focused programs, the Geospace Cluster also participates in several other NSF initiatives, including the Distributed Array of Small Instruments (DASI) and the ECosystem for Leading Innovation in Plasma Science and Engineering (ECLIPSE). The Cluster encourages proposals from institutions of all types, including Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and emerging research institutions, as well as initiatives that foster workforce development, education, outreach, and broad participation in the geospace sciences. Proposals are accepted at any time for general research topics, while specific programs like CEDAR, GEM, SHINE, and FDSS have targeted deadlines. Applications should be submitted in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), using either Research.gov or Grants.gov, depending on the applicant's preference. The Geospace Cluster also supports career development initiatives, including: 1. AGS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (AGS-PRF) - Providing up to 24 months of support for postdoctoral researchers to gain experience that broadens their perspectives and establishes leadership positions within the geospace community. 2. Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) - A 5-year grant supporting early-career faculty who show potential as academic role models and leaders in their field. 3. Mid-Career Advancement (MCA) - Targeted at associate professors to enhance their research through partnerships, advancing their scientific contributions and career. For further details and specific proposal requirements, applicants should refer to the relevant solicitation documents, which are regularly updated to reflect new priorities and guidelines.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - Not specified

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits
Native American tribal organizations

Additional Requirements

1. The following organizations are eligible to submit proposals to NSF: (a) Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)  Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the U.S., acting on behalf of their faculty members. IHEs located outside the U.S. fall under paragraph 2(c) below. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of U.S. IHEs If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a U.S. IHE (including through use of subawards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus and justify why the project activities cannot be Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide I-6 NSF 24-1 performed at the U.S. campus. Such information must be included in the project description. The box for “Funding of an International Branch Campus of a U.S. IHE” must be checked on the Cover Sheet if the proposal includes funding for an international branch campus of a U.S. IHE. (b) Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations  Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies, and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. (c) Tribal Nations  The term “Tribal nation” means an American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a federally recognized tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. §§ 5130- 5131. 2. The following organizations may be eligible to submit proposals to NSF: (a) For-profit Organizations  U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion for innovation. An unsolicited proposal from a for-profit organization may be funded when the project is of special concern from a national point of view, special resources are available for the work, or the proposed project is especially meritorious. NSF is interested in supporting projects that couple industrial use-inspired challenges and research resources with those of IHEs; therefore, the Foundation especially welcomes proposals for cooperative projects involving both IHEs and industry. Specific NSF funding opportunities also may make for-profit organizations eligible for submission of proposals to the Foundation. US-based affiliates or subsidiaries of foreign organizations must contact the cognizant NSF program officer prior to preparing and submitting a proposal to NSF. (b) State and Local Governments  As programmatically necessary and as provided for in a solicitation, State and local governments may be eligible to submit proposals. (c) Foreign Organizations — NSF rarely provides direct funding support to foreign organizations. NSF will consider proposals for cooperative projects involving U.S. and foreign organizations, provided support is requested only for the U.S. portion of the collaborative effort.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

September 26, 2024

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

National Science Foundation (NSF)

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