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Earth Sciences (EAR)

...improving understanding of the structure, composition, processes and evolution of the Earth.

Announcements

EAR Staffing Update from the GEO Assistant Director, Alex Isern Read More ›
NSF EAR Encourages the Submission of Proposals Related to Climate Change to Existing Programs Read More ›
NSF Earth Science Express Update - AGU 2021 Read More ›

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News

Carbon and climate change in an ancient 'icehouse' world May 24, 2022
Did Earth form inside a solar nebula? New research says likely yes April 21, 2022
Fast-melting alpine permafrost may contribute to rising global temperatures April 18, 2022

Funding Opportunities

EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Track-1
(NSF 22-599) Posted May 23, 2022
Sedimentary Geology and Paleobiology
(NSF 22-597) Posted May 13, 2022
Faculty Early Career Development Program
(NSF 22-586) Posted April 13, 2022

Upcoming Due Dates

Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program (NSF 20-570) Full Proposal: June 8, 2022
NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/ Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs Phase I (NSF 22-551) Full Proposal: June 30, 2022
NSF Small Business Innovation Research Phase II (SBIR)/ Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs Phase II (NSF 22-552) Full Proposal: June 30, 2022

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