Earth and Environmental Systems Science in the Southeast U.S.
ID: 355627Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Science (PAMS-SC)

Award Range

$900K - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355627
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Energy's Office of Science is inviting applications for the Earth and Environmental Systems Science research initiative focused on the Southeast U.S., with a particular emphasis on utilizing the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Mobile Facility in Bankhead National Forest, Alabama, starting in fall 2024. The initiative aims to address critical scientific challenges related to vegetation and land-atmosphere interactions, spatial heterogeneity, convection, clouds, precipitation, biogenic aerosols, and the impacts of extreme events, thereby enhancing predictive models relevant to the region's unique environmental dynamics. This funding opportunity totals $12 million, with individual project awards ranging from $900,000 to $3 million, and requires a pre-application by September 19, 2024, followed by full applications due by November 21, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the grantor at SC.GrantsandContracts@science.doe.gov.

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    DE-FOA-0003420.000001.pdf
    The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC) has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) focused on Earth and Environmental Systems Science Research in the Southeast U.S. (FOA Number DE-FOA-0003420). The initiative seeks applications for collaborative research starting in fall 2024, particularly utilizing the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Mobile Facility in Bankhead National Forest, Alabama. Research topics include vegetation and land-atmosphere interactions, spatial heterogeneity, convection, clouds, precipitation, biogenic aerosols, and the impacts of extreme events. The FOA encourages the inclusion of underrepresented institutions and emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches. Funding totals $12 million available for projects ranging from $300,000 to $1,000,000, with a project duration of three years. Eligible applicants include various domestic entities, excluding specific nonprofit organizations. A pre-application is required by September 19, 2024, with full applications due by November 21, 2024. The FOA underscores the importance of addressing key scientific knowledge gaps to improve predictive models relevant to the region's unique environmental dynamics, highlighting the commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in research initiatives.
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