Geosciences
National Science Foundation
To strengthen and enhance the national scientific enterprise through the expansion of fundamental knowledge and increased understanding of the integrated Earth system through the support of basic research in the atmospheric, earth, and ocean sciences.
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Helps researchers study the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and geology. Provides funding for research projects, fellowships, and lab equipment.
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What Benefits Are Offered?
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Search for funding opportunities on the NSF website or Grants.gov
- Identify the appropriate program area
- Prepare your proposal according to the program guidelines
- Submit your proposal through Research.gov or Grants.gov
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.research.gov
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- September 1, 2026Next Required Due Date for PESOSESee letter for detailsNext Required Due Date for AI Collaboration
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- indirect cost rate agreement
- IRB approval letter
- environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- Letters of support/reference may be included but are not mandatory.
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- research costs
- equipment costs
- salary support for personnel
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- tuition fees
- 📏Expense Caps
- Equipment costs exceeding $50,000 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
- ⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
- No
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- performance progress report
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Acknowledgment of federal funding is required
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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