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NSF Office of Polar Programs Message Regarding Pause in Deployments to Antarctica

Two Week Pause Intended to Balance Research and Operational Needs

National Science Foundation
Office of Polar Programs
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22230

Posted November 5, 2022

Following up on the National Science Foundation's announcement on Nov. 5, 2022, regarding a pause on all travel to Antarctica, the NSF Office of Polar Programs regret those who are impacted by this change in deployments.

If you have any questions, please contact your Program Officer. We apologize for the disruption some are experiencing; health and safety are our highest priorities at this time.

Regular updates on the situation can be found on the NSF Coronavirus Information page under Antarctic COVID Containment Updates.

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