October 28, 1996
National Science Foundation. The Office of Polar Programs Arctic
Social Sciences Program is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary
program encompassing archaeology, anthropology, geography, sociology,
psychology, decision and risk-management science, political science,
economics, linguistics and related subjects. Research themes of
particular concern are rapid social change, community viability, and
human/environment interactions, including issues related to
subsistence and sustainable development. Target dates for submission
of proposals are December 15 and June 1. Proposals for workshops or
dissertation improvement grants can be submitted at any time.
For more information refer to Arctic Research Program-Guidelines for
Submission of Proposals (NSF 95-133), Grant Proposal Guide (NSF
95-27), or Proposal Forms Kit (NSF 95-28). Contact the Forms and
Publications Unit, (703) 306-1130 or pubs [at] nsf.gov. For more
information on the Arctic Social Sciences Program, contact Program
Director Carole Seyfrit, (703) 306-1029 or cseyfrit [at] nsf.gov.