AGENCY: National Science Foundation (NSF)/ Directorate for Geosciences (GEO)/ Division of Earth Sciences (EAR)
PROGRAM: Petrology and Geochemistry
OBJECTIVES: This program provides support for basic research on the history of formation and evolution of the chemical composition of solid materials in the Earth’s crust, mantle, and core. Proposals in the Petrology and Geochemistry program cover deep Earth processes that lead to the formation and geochemical evolution of igneous and metamorphic rocks, including ore genesis and all aspects of volcanology. The Petrology and Geochemistry program also supports projects that study chemical properties of natural minerals at high pressures and temperatures.
SUBMISSION WINDOWS: June 06, 2009 - July 06, 2009; December 06, 2009 - January 06, 2010
FUNDING INFORMATION: NSF anticipates providing is $13.9 million annually to support 40-60 standard or continuing grants per year.
Estimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.