Focus on Recruiting Emerging Climate and Adaptation Scientists and Transformers
ID: 352957Type: Posted
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Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

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/352957

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24558
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Focus on Recruiting Emerging Climate and Adaptation Scientists and Transformers" (FORECAST) aimed at enhancing the preparation of graduate students for careers in climate science and adaptation. This initiative seeks to transition to a student-centered model that emphasizes entrepreneurial and innovation capacity at emerging research institutions (ERIs), with a focus on building a diverse scientific workforce capable of addressing societal challenges related to climate change. The program will support various tracks, including a Coordination Hub for rising seniors and cohorts of Master's degree students, with an estimated total funding of $15 million available for this initiative. Proposals are due by January 29, 2025, and interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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