Grants & Funding

National Science Foundation

Published Date: March 21, 2008

Program Information

Program Name:

Antarctic Artists and Writers Program

Program URL:

http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08552/nsf08552.htm

Type of Scientists Funded:

Master's Student, Early Doctoral Student, Initial PhD Postdoc, Advanced PhD Postdoc, Junior Faculty, Administrator, Senior Scientist/Faculty

Program Description:

The purpose of the Antarctic Artists and Writers Program is to enable serious writings and works of art that exemplify the Antarctic heritage of humankind. In particular, the program seeks to increase public understanding of the Antarctic region, including the continent and the surrounding oceans, as well as the associated research and education endeavors.

The Antarctic Artists and Writers Program provides opportunities for professional artists and writers to travel to Antarctica --- at research stations, field camps, and aboard ships --- to make the observations necessary to complete their proposed projects. While the majority of award recipients are established artists and writers, the program also seeks to support early career artists and writers in an effort to broaden participation.

The National Science Foundation funds and manages the U.S. Antarctic Program, which is devoted mainly to scientific research and education in support of the national interest in the Antarctic. The program's research and support infrastructure enables access to much of the Antarctic region for selected Antarctic Artists and Writers Program projects. It does not typically provide direct financial support to selected applicants.

This program is intended for small-scale projects requiring visits to less remote Antarctic field locations where research teams have established camps in frequently accessed areas, rather than the project driving the installation of a new camp. Additionally, the Antarctic Artists and Writers Program does not typically support projects that require significant, dedicated resources. Filmmakers in particular should contact the cognizant program manager prior to submitting proposals to determine whether their proposed work fits within the scope of the AA&W program.

Public Contact Information

Program Award Term and Application Process

• Award Term Fixed or Variable?    Variable
• Minimum Term     
• Maximum Term     
• Award Renewable?    No
• Does an individual or institution apply to the program?   
• Is there an application deadline?    Yes
• Application deadline(s):
  06/18/2008

Program FUNDS

• Stipend Information:
  
  
• Annual stipend type:    Not Applicable
• 
  Research Allowance Information:
  
  
• Annual research allowance type:    Not Applicable
• 
  Indirect Costs (Institutional Funds) Information:
  
  
• Indirect costs type:    Not Applicable
• 
  Other Costs Information:
  
  
• Other Costs type:    Not Applicable

Program Eligibility Requirements

Research Areas:

Other (specify): Art, Writing, Film

Application by invitation or nomination only?

Are awards limited to specific groups?

None provided

Must applicants be U.S. citizens and/or permanent residents?

No

Details:

Proposals can be accepted from citizens of other Antarctic Treaty nations.

U.S. geographic limits?

International geographic limits?

Institutional limits?

Non-research activity allowed for postdoctoral and junior faculty awards?

If yes, specify at least one of the following: percentage time and activities allowed

Program competition information

• Number of Applicants in Most Recent Competition Year:   
• Number of Awards in Most Recent Competition Year:   
• Institutional Award Rates   

  Category	# Applicants	# Awards
  Institutional Awards

• Awardee's subsequent careers/accomplishments tracked after end of term?   
  
• Total dollars awarded in the most recent competition year