Provision of Marine Seismic Capabilities to the U. S. Research Community

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Provision of Marine Seismic Capabilities to the U. S. Research Community: <br />Proposals are solicited to supportneeds of the marine seismic research communitythat are currently provided by the specialized seismic research vesselR/VMarcus G. Langseth. The vesselis owned by the National Science Foundation and operated bytheLamont Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University (LDEO).NSF has determined that the current operational modelis unsustainable and,with this solicitation,seeks proposalsthat provide comparable access to marine seismic capability through innovativeapproaches to R/V Marcus G. Langseth use or by other means. The successful proposal will be administered as a Cooperative Agreementoverthe five-year period of performance.

Federal Grant Title:	Provision of Marine Seismic Capabilities to the U. S. Research Community
Federal Agency Name:	National Science Foundation (NSF)
Grant Categories:	Science and Technology
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	17-563
Type of Funding:	Grant
CFDA Numbers:	47.050
CFDA Descriptions:	Information not provided
Current Application Deadline:	August 21st, 2017
Original Application Deadline:	August 21st, 2017
Posted Date:	May 24th, 2017
Creation Date:	May 24th, 2017
Archive Date:	September 20th, 2017
Total Program Funding:	$50,000,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$10,000,000
Expected Number of Awards:
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No
Last Updated:	May 24th, 2017

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 labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities. -Universities and Colleges - Universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in, the US acting on behalf of their faculty members. Such organizations also are referred to as academic institutions.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: NSF Publication 17-563
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