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The goal of the NSF Arctic Research Program is to gain a better understanding of the Earth's biological, geophysical, chemical, and sociocultural processes, and the interactions of ocean, land, atmosphere, biological, and human systems. Arctic research is supported at NSF by the Office of Polar Programs (OPP), as well as a number of other disciplinary programs within the Foundation. Coordination across NSF includes the potential for joint review and funding of arctic proposals, as well as mutual support of special projects with high logistical costs. |
The United States Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 defines the Arctic as all areas north of the Arctic Circle and all United States territory north and west of the boundary formed by the Porcupine, Yukon, and Kuskokwim Rivers; all contiguous seas including the Arctic Ocean and the Beaufort, Bering, and Chukchi Seas, and the Aleutian chain. Field projects falling outside these boundaries but directly related to arctic science and engineering conditions or issues are appropriate, as are related laboratory and theoretical studies. |
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The Foundation is one of 12 Federal
agencies that sponsor or conduct arctic science, engineering,
and related activities. As mandated by the Arctic Research and
Policy Act of 1984, interagency research planning is coordinated
through the Interagency Arctic
Research Policy Committee (IARPC), which is chaired by NSF.
In fiscal 2002, Federal agencies supported approximately $240
million in Arctic research and monitoring related to national
defense, resources, science, and health. Researchers are
strongly encouraged to pursue this possibility directly with
OPP. Further information on other agency programs is presented
in the journal Arctic Research of
the United States ( NSF
03-574), and the U.S. Arctic Research Plan and its biennial
revisions (NSF
02-047).
As the Arctic is the homeland of numerous Native peoples, special attention must be given to all aspects of research which may potentially impact their lives. An interagency statement of "Principles for the Conduct of Research in the Arctic" has been developed and all arctic research grantees are expected to abide by these guidelines. |
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