Division of Ocean Sciences

Marine Geology and Geophysics

Description

The Marine Geology and Geophysics program supports research on all aspects of geology and geophysics of the ocean basins and margins, as well as the Great Lakes.

The Program includes:

• Structure, tectonic evolution and volcanic activity of the ocean basins, the continental margins, the mid-ocean ridges, and island arc systems
• Processes controlling exchange of heat and chemical species between seawater and ocean rocks
• Genesis, chemistry, and mineralogic evolution of marine sediments
• Processes controlling deposition, erosion and transport of marine sediments
• Past ocean circulation patterns and climates and
• Interactions of continental and marine geologic processes

Due Dates

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

• Full Proposal Target Date(s):
  August 15, annually
  February 15, annually

Primary Program Contact

Bilal U. Haq
Program Director
Rm. 725 N
Phone: (703) 292-8581,
Fax: (703) 292-9085,
Email: bhaq@nsf.gov

David E. Epp
Program Director
Rm. 725 N
Phone: (703) 292-8581,
Fax: (703) 292-9085,
Email: depp@nsf.gov

Barbara Ransom
Program Director
Rm. 725 N
Phone: (703) 292-8581,
Fax: (703) 292-9085,
Email: bransom@nsf.gov

Amos Winter
Associate Program Director
Rm. 725 N
Phone: (703) 292-8581,
Fax: (703) 292-9085,
Email: awinter@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.

Program Description Number: PD 98-1620