Solar, Heliospheric, and Interplanetary Environment Research Grants

The National Science Foundation is offering discretionary grants for research on solar, heliospheric, and interplanetary processes, with approximately 15 awards ranging from $120,000 to $200,000.

United States of America > National Science Foundation


General
Open (posted)
22-570
Aug 25, 2026 12:00 PM
$200,000.00
Grant
Federal
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Description

The National Science Foundation is soliciting research proposals through the Solar, Heliospheric, and Interplanetary Environment program. The program supports research that improves understanding and predictive capabilities concerning magnetic fields and particles produced by the Sun or accelerated in interplanetary space, including how these fields and particles are transported to Earth through the inner heliosphere. The opportunity is unrestricted and provides discretionary grant funding. Approximately 15 awards are expected, with estimated total program funding of $3,000,000 and individual awards ranging from $120,000 to $200,000. No cost sharing or matching is required. The announcement is archived, and proposals are not currently accepted.

Classification Codes
NAICS927110Space Research and Technology
PSCAR51R&D-SPACE & TERRESTRIAL-RESEARCH
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solar researchheliospheric researchspace weather research
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Timeline
Aug 25, 2026-Post Date
Aug 26, 2026-Archive Date
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