Division of Earth Sciences

Tectonics (TE)

Description

The Tectonics Program (TE) supports a broad range of field, laboratory, computational, and theoretical investigations aimed at understanding the evolution and deformation of continental lithosphere and how deformational processes have modified the lithosphere through geologic time. Because understanding such large-scale phenomena commonly requires a variety of expertise and methods, TE supports integrated research involving the disciplines of structural geology, petrology, geochronology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, geomorphology, rock mechanics, paleomagnetics, geodesy, and other geophysical techniques. Proposals to elucidate the processes that act on the lithosphere at various time-scales, either at depth or the surface, are encouraged.

Due Dates

Proposals must be submitted by the following date(s):

• Full Proposal Target Date(s):
  December 1, annually
  June 1, annually

Primary Program Contact

Stephen Harlan
Program Director
Rm. 785 S
Phone: (703) 292-8552,
Fax: (703) 292-9025,
Email: sharlan@nsf.gov

David M. Fountain
Program Director
Rm. 785 S
Phone: (703) 292-8552,
Fax: (703) 292-9025,
Email: dfountai@nsf.gov

Eligibility Information

Standard eligibility criteria as defined in the Grant Proposal Guide apply to this program. There are no additional limitations.

Award Information

Estimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.

Proposal Preparation Instructions

• Full proposals: Standard Preparation Guidelines
  • Standard GPG Guidelines apply.

Budgetary Information

This program adheres to the budget definition and preparation instructions described in the Grant Proposal Guide and has no additional requirements or limitations.

Cost Sharing is not required.

Proposal Review Information

• Merit Review Criteria: National Science Board approved criteria apply.

Award Administration Information

• Award Conditions: Standard NSF award conditions apply.
• Reporting Requirements: Standard NSF reporting requirements apply.

Related Information

Programs:

• Earth Sciences Research at the National Science Foundation

Program Description Number: PD 04-1572