Emerging Topics in Biogeochemical Cycles (ETBC)

March 4, 2009 / Posted by: Aaron Gronstal

The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced further support for interdisciplinary research concerning biogeochemical cycles and processes that involve the biological, atmospheric, geological, oceanographic and hydrological sciences. The goal of the program is to “advance our quantitative and/or mechanistic understanding of biogeochemical cycles”. Proposals are being accepted that integrate physical, geological, chemical, and/or hydrologic processes with biological processes over various temporal and/or spatial scales and/or various levels of biological organization.

Biogeochemical cycles play an important role in making Earth habitable for life as we know it. Understanding these cycles is essential in determining what makes a planet habitable and where best to search for habitable environments in our solar system and beyond.

For further information from the National Science Foundation, click here.