Through the Office of Polar Programs (OPP), the NSF provides grants to scientists at U.S. institutions, Federal agencies, and other research organizations to conduct research in Antarctica as well as analytical research at home institutions. Research is conducted in the region roughly south of 60° south latitude in disciplines including biology and medicine, atmospheric, earth, and ocean sciences, and aeronomy and astrophysics.

Antarctic Research
NSF's Antarctic research opportunities and guidelines on how to prepare a proposal for research support.

International Polar Year
The NSF is soliciting proposals for the International Polar Year (IPY).  The OPP and the NSF's Directorate for Education and Human Resources have identified the special emphasis areas. Find out how to submit a proposal

The OPP also supports two other types of Antarctic grants:

• The Antarctic Artists and Writers Program enables serious writings and the arts that increase understanding of the Antarctic and help document heritage.
• Postdoctoral Fellowships in Polar Regions Research support training and research on any aspect of scientific study of the Antarctic and/or the Arctic.

For more information about OPP opportunities or related NSF programs, go to the Office of Polar Programs web site .