NSF has just published the revisions to the Arctic Research Opportunities
program announcement (NSF 00-96). This program announcement replaces NSF
98-72. The URL for the document in various formats is:
http://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?nsf0096.
There are some important changes to note:
The next target date for proposal submission is August 8 rather than
August 1.the Human Dimensions of the Arctic System (HARC) is now incorporated
into ARCSS as a regular part of the program. For further information on
HARC, please see the old HARC program announcement archived at NSF:
http://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?nsf9961
The old announcement contains descriptive detail that may be useful to
those unfamiliar with NSF's arctic programs.the entry for the Arctic Research and Logistics program is new and
contains important information about field program requirements.Fastlane is now required for proposal submission. Fastlane will be
required for all other NSF proposals as well by October 1.
For paper copies of the program announcement, please contact:
Mr. David Friscic
Office of Polar Programs
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 755, Arlington, VA 22230
dfriscic [at] nsf.gov.