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18
2025
Publication of the USAP report based on findings from the Sexual Assault and Harassment Climate SurveyThe U.S. National Science Foundation is committed to fostering and maintaining a culture free from sexual violence wherever NSF-funded activities are conducted, including in Antarctica. Apr
30
2025
Bidding Farewell to an Antarctic LegendAfter 30 incredible years of service, Ivan the Terra Bus has been retired from service to the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) McMurdo Station. Apr
29
2025
Preparations Underway for a new Barge Pier at NSF McMurdo StationAs part of the Antarctic Infrastructure Recapitalization (AIR) efforts, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to build a barge pier at NSF McMurdo Station. Apr
09
2025
Update on the NSF OPP-Postdoctoral Research Fellowship ProgramThe U.S. National Science Foundation has archived the NSF Office of Polar Programs (NSF OPP) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship program. The program will not accept proposals for 2025. Jan
23
2025
A call for photos from the geoscience communityThe U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Geosciences (NSF GEO) is soliciting photos featuring NSF-supported projects. Jan
08
2025
Section for Antarctic Sciences office hourPlease join the NSF Office of Polar Programs (OPP) Section for Antarctic Sciences (ANT) for a community office hour on Thursday, January 16, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm EST. Dec
24
2024
Two New Antarctic Sciences SolicitationsThe NSF Office of Polar Programs Antarctic (ANT) Sciences Section has released two solicitations for Antarctic research. Planning is underway to host office hours to discuss the new solicitations and other Antarctic sciences updates. Dec
06
2024
Request for Information (RFI): Development of an Antarctic Subsea Telecommunications Cable for ScienceThe U.S. National Science Foundation has issued a request for information (RFI) to facilitate the concept definition of a proposed subsea telecommunications and science instrumentation cable to Antarctica with input from industry, academia, nonprofits, government, philanthropic and other interested parties. Dec
05
2024
Job opportunity: interdisciplinary (supervisory environmental scientist) position, OPP Environmental TeamThe environmental officer will lead the implementation, oversight and evaluation of policies and procedures related to environmental management, monitoring, protection, and conservation in polar regions. Dec
02
2024
Dr. David Porter Joins OPP as Permanent Program Director for Antarctic Ocean and Atmospheric SciencesDr. David Porter will serve as the permanent Program Director for the Antarctic Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (AOAS) Program in the Section for Antarctic Sciences. Dr. Porter has been an IPA in the AOAS program since 2022. Nov
27
2024
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Program Manager (Station Oversight Manager), OPP Antarctic Infrastructure and LogisticsThe U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking a qualified candidate for a Program Manager (Station Oversight Manager) position for the Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics Section (AIL) within the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO), Office of Polar Programs (OPP) in Alexandria, VA. Oct
15
2024
Reminder from the NSF SAHPR Program Office for 2024-25 Antarctic Summer SeasonAs the 2024-25 austral summer season begins, the NSF Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention and Response (SAHPR) Program Office works closely with the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) to prevent sexual violence and to ensure all USAP environments are safe, harassment and assault-free spaces with a positive and inclusive culture. Oct
15
2024
Reminder from the NSF SAHPR Program Office for 2024-25 Antarctic Summer SeasonAs the 2024-25 austral summer season begins, the NSF Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention and Response (SAHPR) Program Office works closely with the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) to prevent sexual violence and to ensure all USAP environments are safe, harassment and assault-free spaces with a positive and inclusive culture.
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