Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions
This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that explore the dynamics and interactions of Earth's upper atmosphere, encouraging innovative approaches and collaboration among various U.S.-based educational and research institutions.
Description
The National Science Foundation’s Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions (CEDAR) program seeks to enhance understanding of the Earth's upper atmosphere, focusing on the dynamics, energetics, chemistry, and interactions across atmospheric regions. This program, through its support of research projects, emphasizes the study of atmospheric behavior from the middle atmosphere through to the thermosphere, ionosphere, and exosphere, including how these layers respond to both atmospheric processes from below and solar radiation and particle impacts from above. By supporting observational projects using ground-based and space-based platforms, as well as theoretical and modeling work, the program contributes valuable data and insights into atmospheric science, with an emphasis on both Earth and other planets within the solar system.
The program encourages innovative approaches, including the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) methods and the adoption of open data and open science practices to advance atmospheric research. A total of approximately $3,000,000 in funding is available, with awards ranging from $100,000 to $750,000. Up to 15 awards are expected, and projects may be proposed by various eligible U.S.-based entities, including institutions of higher education (both two- and four-year colleges), non-profit research organizations, tribal nations, and for-profit entities with significant capabilities in scientific research or education.
Applications are due by March 5, 2025, and proposals must be submitted through Grants.gov. While cost-sharing or matching funds are not required, applicants must comply with NSF’s standard submission guidelines. For institutions with international branch campuses, additional justification is necessary if project activities are proposed outside of the United States. For any issues accessing the full announcement, NSF grants support is available at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
This funding opportunity aligns with NSF’s broader mission to advance scientific knowledge and technological innovation, particularly in atmospheric and geosciences, through strategic support for interdisciplinary and collaborative research.