National Science Foundation (NSF) - Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant

Supports doctoral research on Arctic system connections and changes. Includes social sciences, system science, and observing network programs.

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DeadlineDecember 15, 2026

Award amountTotal direct costs may not exceed $40,000

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NSF 20-597: Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants

Solicitation for Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIG) in Social Sciences, System Sciences, and Observing Network. Supports dissertation-level research on the Arctic region.

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Deadline

May 15, Annually Thereafter

Award amount

Total direct costs may not exceed $40,000.

Eligibility

Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) in the US.; Dissertation advisor submits on behalf of graduate student.; Student must be enrolled at a U.S. institution of higher education.; Advisor is PI, student is Co-PI.

Requirements

Proposals must be submitted in accordance with PAPPG.; Voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited.

Application materials

Full Proposals submitted via Research.gov or Grants.gov.

How to apply

Submit full proposals through organizational channels via Research.gov or Grants.gov.

Important dates

Posted: August 11, 2020; Full Proposal Deadline(s): May 15, Annually Thereafter

Contact

Arctic Observing Network: AON@nsf.gov; Arctic System Sciences: ARCSS@nsf.gov; Arctic Social Sciences: ASSP@nsf.gov; Research Support and Logistics: RSL@nsf.gov

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