NSF PD-25-1575: Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Major Research Instrumentation Program: (MRI) (NSF 27-500). Status: Closes January 29, 2027 (83 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. National Science Foundation notices from 2025.
U.S. National Science Foundation offered grants to any type of organization. It is no longer open on Grants.gov.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 2, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | April 16, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Archived by Grants.gov | February 3, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (71% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Division of Earth Sciences' Education and Broadening Participation Program (EBP) facilitates activities that engage a wide range of audiences in Earth Sciences research efforts, which are: 1)Research Experiences for Undergraduates and Teachers: This program provides funding to academic institutions that allows themto offer summer internships to undergraduatestudents and opportunities for teachers who would like to participate in earth sciencesrelated research efforts. 2)EAR Postdoctoral Fellowships: The Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) awards 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships to highly qualified investigators within 24 months of obtaining their PhD to carry out an integrated program of independent research and professional development. 3)Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER): This program supports pre-tenure researchers who would like to combine their research efforts with excellent educational programs.EAR EBP prioritizes co-funding of CAREER awards that include a focus on broadening participation in the geosciences. 4) Unsolicited (“ad hoc”) Proposals: Creative efforts to support recruitment and retention of talented individuals in Earth sciences are also supported as “ad hoc” proposals submitted through EAR Education & Broadening Participation.PIs are advised that they must submit a concept outline prior to submission of an ad hoc EBP proposal. This will aid in determining the appropriateness of the work for consideration by this program. Outlines should be submitted by email to a cognizant program officer. See the Proposal and Award Policy and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) Chapter I.D.1 for additional information on concept outlines.
Who has won Geosciences grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Geosciences (47.050) awarded $5.4 billion across 7,605 grant awards, an average of $710,829 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | Colorado | 78 | $725 million |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Massachusetts | 288 | $627 million |
| Texas a & M Research Foundation | Texas | 3 | $287 million |
| University of California San Diego | California | 170 | $223 million |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | 160 | $193 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, NSF 27-500, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is NSF PD-25-1575 still open?
No. It is no longer open on Grants.gov. A newer notice is open: NSF 27-500, closes January 29, 2027 (83 days left).
Who can apply for Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences?
U.S. National Science Foundation accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences?
Closed. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Geosciences grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Texas a & M Research Foundation. The program made 7,605 awards worth $5.4 billion in that time.