Atmospheric System Research (ASR)
ID: 356957Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Science (PAMS-SC)

Award Range

$200K - $975K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356957
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    Description

    The Office of Science at the Department of Energy (DOE) is inviting applications for the Atmospheric System Research (ASR) program, aimed at enhancing understanding of cloud, aerosol, and hydrological cycle processes that influence Earth's climate systems. This funding opportunity encourages research that utilizes data from the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility to improve model representations of atmospheric processes, particularly focusing on urban impacts and high-latitude interactions. With a total funding allocation of $6 million, individual awards will range from $200,000 to $975,000 over a three-year period, and interested applicants must submit a pre-application by January 7, 2025, with full applications due by February 27, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the grantor at SC.GrantsandContracts@science.doe.gov.

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    DE-FOA-0003484.pdf
    The Department of Energy's Office of Science announces the Atmospheric System Research (ASR) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) number DE-FOA-0003484, seeking applications focused on cloud, aerosol, and hydrological cycle research to enhance understanding and representation in Earth system models. With a total funding allocation of $6 million, the program supports observational, data analysis, and modeling studies, particularly utilizing the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) facility data. Eligible applicants include various domestic organizations, but nonprofits involved in lobbying are excluded. Projects must clearly demonstrate the utilization of ARM-supported observations and may target specific research areas, including the influence of urban environments on atmospheric processes and high-latitude interactions. A pre-application is mandatory, with deadlines set for January 7, 2025, and full applications due by February 27, 2025. Awards are expected to range from $200,000 to $975,000 over three years. The ASR aims to fill significant knowledge gaps and improve the predictability of Earth's systems, ensuring that proposed research aligns closely with DOE’s scientific objectives. Successful applicants will need to adhere to extensive reporting and data management requirements, including an openness commitment to promote collaborative scientific advancements.
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