Funding Opportunity Available
Ship-based Science Technical Support in the Arctic
National Science Foundation
Submission Deadline: 8 November 2010
For additional information, please go to:
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503383
Or contact:
Renee Crain
Email: rcrain [at] nsf.gov
The Division of Arctic Sciences at the National Science Foundation's
(NSF) Office of Polar Programs (OPP) is accepting proposals for
Ship-based Science Technical Support in the Arctic (STARC). Full
proposals must be submitted by 8 November 2010.
The solicitation is for proposals to enhance marine science and
technical services provided to NSF-supported research cruises on U.S.
Coast Guard cutters Healy and Polar Sea. U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
provides basic services that will be augmented by the awardee to the
level provided by the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory
System (UNOLS) for supporting academic research. This solicitation is
for an awardee to perform two primary functions:
1) To plan, coordinate, and deliver science technical support
onboard Healy and Polar Sea, augmenting the role of the USCG marine
science technicians; and
2) To coordinate with NSF, USCG, and the academic community to
provide for the operation, maintenance, and upgrade of science
equipment installed or used on Healy and Polar Sea.
The awardee is expected to coordinate support among qualified providers
as appropriate for specific cruises, utilizing the capabilities and
equipment available through the UNOLS system. Ship-based science support
will be planned and provided in close coordination with the research
teams and USCG personnel with input and approval from NSF.
Submission Deadline: 8 November 2010.
For additional information, please go to:
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503383.
Or contact:
Renee Crain
Email: rcrain [at] nsf.gov