Centers for Innovation and Community Engagement in Solid Earth Geohazards
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National Science Foundation (NSF)

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Others

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Science and Technology and other Research and Development

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Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation is offering a grant opportunity titled "Centers for Innovation and Community Engagement in Solid Earth Geohazards". This grant aims to support university-based centers that advance research on the fundamental processes of solid Earth geohazards. The centers will focus on addressing major science challenges related to faulting, volcanoes, mass movements, and other dynamic processes. The goal is to gain a better understanding of earthquakes, volcanism, topographic change, and how Earth science research can reduce the risk and toll of geohazards. The program will provide funding for two center operation awards, which will support the operation of fully developed centers. These centers will engage in community outreach, hazard mitigation, and other activities to broaden participation in the geoscience workforce and expand the impact of research in solid Earth geohazards. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching. The total program funding is $7,000,000, and the closing date for submissions is March 15, 2024. For more information, please visit the NSF Publication 24-515.

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