Curatorial Stewardship of Rock & Sediment Cores from Antarctica & Southern Ocean

Antarctic Marine Geology Research Facility Core Curation Services

Florida State University has been an effective steward of marine cores for many years but the University has recently notified NSF that continued operation of the Antarctic Marine Geology Research Facility is no longer central to the long term vision of the University. Consequently, this solicitation seeks a qualified organization to provide core curation services for geological cores collected in the polar regions.

The award will be administered as a Cooperative Agreement and will cover a five-year operating period beginning October 1, 2017. A programmatic review will be held prior to the completion of the initial period of support and the results will guide the decision whether to renew the Cooperative Agreement for another five-year period.

The U.S. Antarctic Program, NSF anticipates funding $275,000 to $375,000 per year for 5 years or $1.375M to $1.875M total through a 5-year cooperative agreement to one eligible awardee.

Proposals may only be submitted by Universities and Colleges and Non-profit, non-academic organizations. No letter of intent is required.