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The NSF Office of Polar Programs awards $3.8 million to early-career scientists

The NSF Office of Polar Programs awards $3.8 million to early-career scientists

Office of Polar Programs News
Tuesday September 12, 2023

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Polar Programs (OPP) has awarded $3.8 million to early-career scientists as part of the OPP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (PRF) Program.


JOB OPPORTUNITY: Program Manager - Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Program Manager - Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract

Office of Polar Programs News
Tuesday August 22, 2023

The Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics (AIL) Section within the Office of Polar Programs, Geosciences Directorate is looking for a qualified candidate for the position of Program Manager - Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract.


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Aug
04
2023

Morale Program Initiatives for the U.S. Antarctic Program 2023-24 Season

Office of Polar Programs News

For the upcoming Antarctic research season (2023-2024), NSF is implementing several changes to morale-related activities across the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP).


Jul
17
2023

New Polar Physical Qualification Webpage

Office of Polar Programs News

The Office of Polar Programs has released a series of webpages to assist Arctic and Antarctic travelers navigating the Physical Qualification (PQ) process.


Jun
20
2023

Master planning begins for the future of the South Pole Station

Office of Polar Programs News

The United States Antarctic Program (USAP) has begun work on a Master Plan for the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.


Jun
12
2023

Updated COVID-19 Management Plan for the U.S. Antarctic Program 2023-24 Season

Office of Polar Programs News

For this season USAP will focus efforts on identifying and managing individuals who are symptomatic and require clinic-level care.


Jun
12
2023

Dear Colleague Letter: 2023 Update on Science Support and Infrastructure in Antarctica

Office of Polar Programs News

Since the last NSF update in April 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to severely impact the OPP's ability to support science on the continent.


May
25
2023

Dear Colleague Letter: Opportunity for Graduate Students Supplemental Funding to Link Geosciences and Human Health

Office of Polar Programs News

To better understand and combat the negative impacts of environmental change on human health, the NSF Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) proposes an opportunity for graduate students, supported by NSF awards, to participate in a paid, non-academic, internship.


May
04
2023

Job Opportunity: Physical Science Administrator (Program Director), Antarctic Sciences

Office of Polar Programs News

The NSF Office of Polar Programs, Antarctic Sciences Section, is seeking a qualified candidate for a Physical Science Administrator (Program Director) for the Antarctic Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (AOAS) Program.


May
02
2023

UPDATE: 2023-2024 Media visits to Antarctica

Office of Polar Programs News

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly limited research opportunities in Antarctica in the past few years. As the health and safety of the polar research community continues to be NSF's top priority, the NSF Office of Polar Programs is working to evaluate COVID-19 protocols for the upcoming Antarctic season.


Apr
28
2023

EVENT: Ad Hoc Meeting for the Advisory Committee for Polar Programs

Office of Polar Programs News

An ad hoc meeting of the Advisory Committee for the Office of Polar Programs will be on May 17, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST.


Apr
17
2023

EVENT: Crevasse Webinar Series

Office of Polar Programs News

In June 2021, NSF sponsored the Crevasse Risk Management and Safety Workshop. In continuing the conversations of this workshop, the NSF Office of Polar Programs is hosting a four-part webinar series on using technology to increase the ability to detect crevasses, an essential need while doing fieldwork in rapidly changing, ice-laden landscapes.


Apr
11
2023

Dear Colleague Letter: Research Collaboration Opportunity in Europe for NSF Awardees

Office of Polar Programs News

To further scientific and technological cooperation between the United States and the European Community, the National Science Foundation and the European Research Council signed an Implementing Arrangement on October 29, 2019, to enable U.S.-based scientists and engineers with active NSF awards, particularly those early in their careers, to pursue research collaboration with European colleagues supported through EU-funded European Research Council (ERC) grants.


Apr
10
2023

Announcing Launch of NSF Antarctic Helpline

Office of Polar Programs News

Do you know about the new NSF Antarctic Helpline? The NSF Antarctic Helpline is a 24/7 crisis support service exclusively for members of the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) community.


Mar
17
2023

EVENT: Spring Office of Polar Programs (OPP) Advisory Committee Meeting

Office of Polar Programs News

The Spring Advisory Committee Meeting for the Office of Polar Programs will be held on April 12 and 13, 2023.


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