Opportunity

Simpler Grants.gov #20-597

NSF Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants for Arctic Sciences

Buyer

National Science Foundation

Posted

April 14, 2026

Respond By

June 15, 2026

Identifier

20-597

NAICS

541715, 541720

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIGs) in Arctic Sciences. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Polar Programs, Arctic Sciences Section - OEMs and Vendors: - Only the National Science Foundation (NSF) is mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are involved - Products/Services Requested: - Research grants for doctoral dissertation projects in the Arctic Social Sciences (ASSP), Arctic System Science (ARCSS), and Arctic Observing Network (AON) programs - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are requested - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals must be submitted by dissertation advisors on behalf of graduate students, with the student as primary author and co-PI - Justification is required for research performed at international branch campuses - The program aims to advance understanding of the Arctic's environment and social systems, support STEM workforce development, and promote early career scientists

Description

The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals for Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIGs) to conduct dissertation-level research about and related to the Arctic region. The solicitation supports research through the Arctic Social Sciences, Arctic System Science, and Arctic Observing Network Programs. The goal is to advance understanding of the Arctic's rapidly changing natural environment and social and cultural systems, and to improve capacity to project future change. The program also promotes workforce development in STEM and supports early career scientists.

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