Paleoclimate
ID: 344399Type: 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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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Paleoclimate" aimed at advancing research in understanding long-term climate variability and trends. The program seeks proposals that address scientific uncertainties related to past climate variability, including observational and modeling studies, as well as the development of new paleoclimate proxies and records. This initiative is crucial for establishing a baseline for current climate variability and future climate trends, and it encourages participation from researchers at all career stages and institution types, particularly those from traditionally underrepresented groups in Paleoclimate Science. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis, and interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance or visit the NSF website for more information.

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