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NSF has just published the revisions to the Arctic Research Opportunities
program announcement (NSF 00-96). This program announcement replaces NSF
98-72. The URL for the document in various formats is:
http://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?nsf0096.
There are some important changes to note:

  • The next target date for proposal submission is August 8 rather than
    August 1.

  • the Human Dimensions of the Arctic System (HARC) is now incorporated
    into ARCSS as a regular part of the program. For further information on
    HARC, please see the old HARC program announcement archived at NSF:
    http://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?nsf9961
    The old announcement contains descriptive detail that may be useful to
    those unfamiliar with NSF's arctic programs.

  • the entry for the Arctic Research and Logistics program is new and
    contains important information about field program requirements.

  • Fastlane is now required for proposal submission. Fastlane will be
    required for all other NSF proposals as well by October 1.

For paper copies of the program announcement, please contact:

Mr. David Friscic
Office of Polar Programs
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 755, Arlington, VA 22230
dfriscic [at] nsf.gov.