Geophysics

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Geophysics: The Geophysics Program supports basic research in the physics of the solid earth to explore its composition, structure, and processes from the Earth's surface to its' deepest interior. Laboratory, field, theoretical, and computational studies are supported. Topics include (but are not limited to) seismicity, seismic wave propagation, and the nature and occurrence of geophysical hazards; the Earth's magnetic, gravity, and electrical fields; the Earth's thermal structure; and geodynamics. Supported research also includes geophysical studies of active deformation, including geodesy, and theoretical and experimental studies of the properties and behavior of Earth materials.

Federal Grant Title:	Geophysics
Federal Agency Name:	U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)
Grant Categories:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	17-554
Type of Funding:	Grant
CFDA Numbers:	47.050
CFDA Descriptions:	Information not provided
Current Application Deadline:	July 7th, 2025
Original Application Deadline:	July 7th, 2025
Posted Date:	June 6th, 2025
Creation Date:	June 6th, 2025
Archive Date:	June 7th, 2025
Total Program Funding:	$14,800,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$1,500,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$10,000
Expected Number of Awards:	80
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No
Last Updated:	June 6th, 2025

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
Additional Information on Eligibility: *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: NSF Publication 17-554
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