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Request for Public Comment: National Plan for Arctic Research
The Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC), chaired by the National Science Foundation, seeks public input from all interested parties on national needs regarding the Arctic and the research necessary to address those needs. The public input provided in response to this RFI will inform the update of the five-year National Arctic Research Plan for 2027-2031. The public comment period closes October 15, 2025.
Intro to the NSF Translation to Practice program
To accelerate the movement of research discoveries into practical use, the U.S. National Science Foundation is announcing the new NSF Translation to Practice (NSF TTP) program. This program supports use-inspired research and translational activities that connect foundational science with societal and market needs.
Episode 6, Part 2 of Arctic Together Podcast Now Available
Looking for something to listen to during your upcoming holiday weekend road trip? Episode 6 Part 2 of the Arctic Together Podcast is now available! You can listen to it on our website or anywhere you download your podcasts. Visit the podcast webpage to read the episode show notes.
NSF releases updated priorities
On April 18, 2025, the National Science Foundation (NSF) released updated guidance on the priorities of the organization. You can learn more about these updated priorities, review a list of frequently asked questions, or submit your questions on this webpage.
Dear Colleague Letter: An Update to the NSF Arctic Observing Network (AON) Program
This letter is to inform the community of an important update to the Arctic Sciences Section's (ARC) Arctic Observing Network (AON) program. Now is an opportune time to conduct a comprehensive assessment of observing and research priorities to help ensure a robust and sustained Arctic Observing Network program at NSF over the coming decade that builds on past strengths.
Dear Colleague Letter: Nordic-U.S. Research Collaboration on Sustainable Development of the Arctic
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and NordForsk, the science funding body of the Nordic Council of Ministers, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Research Cooperation. The MOU provides an overarching framework to encourage collaboration among U.S., Nordic, and Canadian research communities and sets out the principles by which jointly supported activities might be developed.
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Historic Progress Supporting Tribal Nations and Native Communities Ahead of Third Annual White House Tribal Nations Summit
This week, President Biden will host the third annual White House Tribal Nations Summit of the Biden-Harris Administration. During the Summit, the Biden-Harris Administration will also release a comprehensive 2023 Progress Report for Tribal Nations, which outlines historic progress the Administration has made over the past year to deliver on the President’s commitment to supporting Indian Country and address the top concerns of Tribal communities...