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Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions Grant

CEDAR supports research on atmospheric regions from the middle atmosphere upward through the thermosphere, ionosphere, and exosphere, including regional or global coupling, energetics, chemistry, and dynamics. It supports ground- and space-based observations, theory, and modeling of Earth’s and other solar-system planets’ upper atmospheres, including responses to lower-atmospheric perturbations and solar radiation or particle inputs. AI/ML and open data or open science are encouraged, not identified as requirements. Applicants should confirm organizational eligibility, complete the identified registrations, and verify the full requirements in NSF Publication 25-510 and the official notice.

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Potential award

$100,000–$750,000

Time remaining

193 days

Application load

Moderate effort

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Does your proposed work directly align with Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research?

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Organization size

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Program area

Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

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Population served

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Matching funds

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Plain-English explanation

Plain-English explanation

CEDAR supports research on atmospheric regions from the middle atmosphere upward through the thermosphere, ionosphere, and exosphere, including regional or global coupling, energetics, chemistry, and dynamics. It supports ground- and space-based observations, theory, and modeling of Earth’s and other solar-system planets’ upper atmospheres, including responses to lower-atmospheric perturbations and solar radiation or particle inputs. AI/ML and open data or open science are encouraged, not identified as requirements. Applicants should confirm organizational eligibility, complete the identified registrations, and verify the full requirements in NSF Publication 25-510 and the official notice.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

CEDAR seeks research that increases understanding of atmospheric regions from the middle atmosphere upward through the thermosphere, ionosphere, and exosphere. Its stated scope includes coupling, energetics, chemistry, and dynamics at regional and global scales, including upper-atmosphere responses to lower-atmospheric perturbations and to solar radiation and particle inputs.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The research directly concerns the middle atmosphere, thermosphere, ionosphere, exosphere, or their interactions. The project addresses coupling, energetics, chemistry, or dynamics on regional or global scales. The project investigates upper-atmosphere responses to lower-atmospheric perturbations or to solar radiation and particle inputs. The methods use a supported research activity: ground-based observations, space-based observations, theory, modeling, or a combination of these. The project includes novel AI/ML tools and/or open data and open science practices. These are encouraged rather than stated as mandatory.

Editorial analysis

What reviewers may prioritize

The supplied packet states no formal review criteria or CEDAR-specific scoring priorities. As a program-alignment inference only, a proposal that clearly connects its scientific question and methods to the stated upper-atmosphere scope, research themes, or response pathways is better positioned to demonstrate fit. The packet does not establish how AI/ML, open science, or any particular research mode will be weighted in review.

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What this grant funds

The Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions (CEDAR) program supports research to increase our understanding of the behavior of atmospheric regions from the middle atmosphere upward through the thermosphere and ionosphere into the exosphere. Projects explore coupling, energetics, chemistry, and dynamics on regional and global scales. The research topics include investigations of upper atmosphere responses due to a) processes driven by the lower atmospheric perturbations and (b) solar radiation and particle inputs from above. The activities supported by this program include observations from ground-based and space-based platforms, as well as theory and modeling of the upper atmosphere of the Earth and other planets in our solar systems. Novel approaches that include AI and ML tools and open data and open science practices are encouraged.

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Award range
$100,000–$750,000
Total program funding
$3,000,000
Expected awards
15
Geography
National
Cost share
Not indicated
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

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Geographic fit

National

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Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -For-profit organizations: U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion for innovation. -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. -Tribal Nations: An American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a federally recognized tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. §§ 5130-5131.
Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
NSF Publication 25-510
Contact
U.S. National Science Foundation · grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov · 703-292-4203

Official deadline

March 3, 2027

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  4. Complete compliance review and collect attachments.

  5. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Source
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Last checked
8/22/2026, 8:50:41 AM
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions Grant.
Is Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is March 3, 2027, with 193 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/22/2026.

How much funding does Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions Grant provide?

Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions Grant lists $100,000–$750,000 per award. The total program funding recorded is $3,000,000. NSF expects to make approximately 15 awards, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions Grant?

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from March 3, 2027 using the preparation plan above.