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Automatic Compliance Checking in Fastlane
On March 15, 2013, FastLane will begin automatic compliance checking of all submitted proposals.
Antarctic Logistics Blue Ribbon Panel report

During a press conference at the National Academy of Sciences on 23 July 2012, the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Science Foundation announced the publication of a new study of future options for logistical support of the U.S. Antarctic Program. 

The report, More and Better Science in Antarctica through Increased Logistical Effectiveness, is available at

http://www.nsf.gov/od/opp/usap_special_review/usap_brp/rpt/index.jsp

23 July 2012

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A National Repository for Geological Cores Collected in the Polar Regions
(NSF  13-532) Posted January 17, 2013

Antarctic Research
(NSF  13-527) Posted December 21, 2012

Research Coordination Networks
(NSF  13-520) Posted November 30, 2012

Integrated NSF Support Promoting Interdisciplinary Research and Education
(NSF  13-518) Posted November 21, 2012

Major Research Instrumentation Program:
(NSF  13-517) Posted November 20, 2012

Upcoming Due Dates See All

Integrated NSF Support Promoting Interdisciplinary Research and Education
(NSF  13-518) Letter of Intent: February 20, 2013, INSPIRE Track 2 Inquiries

Major Research Instrumentation Program:
(NSF  13-517) Full Proposal: February 21, 2013

Research Coordination Networks
(NSF  13-520) Full Proposal: March 4, 2013, RCN SEES Track

Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program
(NSF  12-516) Full Proposal: March 5, 2013

Innovation Corps Teams Program
(NSF  12-602) Full Proposal: March 15, 2013

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News See All
Photo of scientist examining an ice core. Antarctic Ice Core Contains Unrivaled Detail of Past Climate
Released February 5, 2013
Press Release
map of Antarctica Scientist Says Ozone Thinning Has Changed Ocean Circulation
Released January 31, 2013
News From the Field
A memorial ceremony in Antarctica showing people and the Canadian flag. Loss of Three Canadian Aircrew Members in Antarctica Is Confirmed
Released January 28, 2013
Press Statement
Borehole camera iamge In a Scientific and Engineering Breakthrough, NSF-funded Team Samples Antarctic Lake Beneath the Ice Sheet
Released January 28, 2013
Press Release
A Twin Otter in 2006 Wreckage of Aircraft Located High in Antarctic Mountain Range
Released January 26, 2013
Press Release
The Greenland ice sheet. Analysis of Greenland Ice Cores Adds to Historical Record and May Provide Glimpse into Climate's Future
Released January 24, 2013
Press Release
National Science Foundation Realignment Plans
Released September 7, 2012
Press Statement
Illustration of an iceberg with uppermost part above the water with beams of light from the ice. Blue Ribbon Panel Unveils Findings on Logistical Improvements to Support Antarctic Science
Released July 23, 2012
Press Release
Discoveries See All
image of penguins near the ocean water Adélie Penguins Cope With Climate Change
Facing the future: it all depends on sea ice
Released  February 6, 2013

Events Calendar See All

November 5, 2012  - November 6, 2012
Office of Polar Programs Advisory Committee Meeting
Advisory Committee Meeting

February 26, 2013
HPC Acquisition Webcast
Webcast

March 5, 2013
Science: Becoming the Messenger
Workshop

March 13, 2013  - March 14, 2013
Advisory Commitee for Environmental Research and Education
Advisory Committee Meeting

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Antarctic Artists and Writers Program
Antarctic Research
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U.S. Policy on Private Expeditions to Antarctica
Report of the OPP OAC Subcommittee on U.S. Antarctic Program Resupply
CH2MHILL Polar Services--Arctic logistics support
United States Antarctic Program Antarctic Support Contract
NSF Special Report: U.S. South Pole Station
U.S. Annual Antarctic Treaty Exchange of Information
Guidelines and Award Conditions for Scientific Data
Antarctic Conservation Act
NRC Study: Future Science Opportunities in the Antarctic and Southern Ocean
Committee on the Future of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Science — Background resources
U.S. Antarctic Program Blue Ribbon Panel
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Arctic Research in the U.S.
NSF 08-42, Arctic Observing Network (AON): Toward a U.S. Contribution to Pan-Arctic Observing
Dear Colleague Letter: BEST synthesis proposals
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