Sedimentary Geology and Paleobiology
ID: 340338Type: Posted
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National Science Foundation (NSF)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/340338

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf22597
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Sedimentary Geology and Paleobiology," aimed at supporting innovative research that enhances the understanding of the deep-time sedimentary crust and investigates environmental changes and the evolution of the biosphere through the pre-Holocene geologic record. The program seeks projects that focus on various aspects, including the evolution of life and ecosystems based on fossil studies, geological processes shaping the Earth's sedimentary lithosphere, new geochronological projects, and the dynamics of sediment production and deposition. With an estimated total program funding of $10.4 million and approximately 30 awards expected, proposals are accepted at any time, and interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance. For more information, please refer to NSF Publication 22-597 available at the provided link.

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