Hydrologic Sciences (HS)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Hydrologic Sciences (HS)" aimed at advancing research in the water cycle and its interactions with the environment. This program invites proposals from non-profit organizations, independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies, and accredited institutions of higher education in the U.S., focusing on the study of water fluxes, transport processes, and their ecological impacts. The Hydrologic Sciences Program emphasizes interdisciplinary research that links physical, chemical, and biological processes related to water transport, with an estimated total funding of $10 million available for approximately 35 awards, ranging from $30,000 to $1 million each. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis, and interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.
Eligible Applicants
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus.