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CONTENTS

ANTARCTIC RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Deadline for proposals
Other publications you may need

U.S. ANTARCTIC PROGRAM
Aeronomy and astrophysics
Biology and medical research
Geology and geophysics
Ocean and climate systems
Glaciology
Environmental research
Instrumentation

FACILITIES, LOGISTICS, AND SUPPORT
McMurdo Station
Amundsen-Scott South Pole
Palmer Station
Temporary camps
Automated data gatherers (AGO and AWS)
UV radiation monitoring network
Research ships
Polar Duke
Laurence M. Gould
Nathaniel B. Palmer
Other ships
Research ship EEZ clearances
Airborne sensing
High precision GPS
Specimens for research
Non-U.S. facilities

ANTARCTIC CONSERVATION ACT OF 1978
Taking native mammals or birds
Entering designated special areas
Introducing species
Introducing substances designated as pollutants
Banned substances
Designated pollutants
Discharging designated pollutants
Import into and export from the USA
Applying for a permit

FURTHER INFORMATION
Research planning and reports (NSF)
Research recommendations (NAS)
Maps, charts, and aerial photographs
Bibliographies

NSF-WIDE PROGRAMS AND PUBLICATIONS
About the National Science Foundation
Privacy Act and public burden

HOW TO PREPARE A PROPOSAL
Environmental protection and waste management
Safety and health
Radioactive materials and waste
Composition of field teams
Physical and psychological screening
Budget provisions; field services
Commercial air travel
Insurance
Deadline 'window' for proposals
Number of copies to send
Proposal approval and implementation schedules

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Operational Requirements document
Worksheets and forms

PROPOSAL DOs AND DON'Ts

LIST OF WORKSHEETS AND FORMS
Operational requirements cover sheet
Project personnel list and operational abstract
Safety and health checklist
Summary of each season's operational requests
Environmental assessment questionnaire
Use of radioactive materials
Antarctic Conservation Act permit request form
Estimate of major amounts of hazardous chemical waste
Equipment and materials
Construction and fabrication
Field camp requirements
Albert P. Crary Science and Engineering Center
South Pole Station science support request
LC-130 Hercules requirements
Aircraft
Vehicle requirements
Helicopter support requirements
Helicopter hours worksheet
Palmer Station laboratory facilities
R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer support planning
R/V Polar Duke (Laurence M. Gould) support planning
Nathaniel B. Palmer and Polar Duke major systems and equipment
Cargo requirements
High Precision GPS Support

PROPOSAL CHECKLIST

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS PACKAGE CHECKLIST

OFFICE OF POLAR PROGRAMS ROSTER

MAKE THIS BOOK BETTER!

Good proposals win grants. The Foundation's Office of Polar Programs has observed a positive correlation between planning of antarctic research and success in field work. A key aspect of this planning has been the thought given by investigators to the operational aspects of their research at the same time they are devising research strategies and writing proposals.

This document is our attempt to help investigators focus their research objectives and plan their field projects effectively and efficiently. NSF values constructive criticism from its communities, and we seek your comments on both the text and the worksheets. The book is revised periodically, and your comments will be considered carefully during that process.

Give your comments to your science program manager, to anyone in the Polar Research Support Section, or to the Antarctic Information Program (see the roster).

See our Customer Service Plan for Antarctic Proposals.