science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · NSF
Chemical Oceanography
U.S. National Science Foundation · PD-98-1670
Award Range
$200K – $2.0M
Total Program Funding
$26.0M
Expected Awards
20
Deadline
August 16, 2027
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
Chemical Oceanography. U.S. National Science Foundation. TheChemical OceanographyProgram supports research into the chemistry of the oceans and the role of the oceans in global geochemical cycles. Areas of interest include chemical composition, speciation, and transformation; chemical exchanges between the oceans and other components of the Earth system;... $200,000-$2,000,000 per award; $26,000,000 total program funding; ~20 awards expected.
Who Should Apply
Unrestricted (any eligible entity)
Who Should NOT Apply
Few restrictions - most eligible entities can apply
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •Deadline: 2026-08-17
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High-value award - invest significantly in proposal quality. Consider hiring a grant writer.
Competitiveness: High - limited number of awards
What This Grant Funds
The Chemical Oceanography Program supports research into the chemistry of the oceans and the role of the oceans in global geochemical cycles. Areas of interest include chemical composition, speciation, and transformation; chemical exchanges between the oceans and other components of the Earth system; internal cycling in oceans, seas, and estuaries; and the use of measured chemical distributions as indicators of physical, biological, and geological processes.
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Minimum Award
- $200K
- Maximum Award
- $2.0M
- Total Program Funding
- $26.0M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 20
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Agency Contact
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