NOAA Science Collaboration Program

Background
The NOAA Science Collaboration Program (NSCP) supports research, programs, projects and other activities related to NOAA’s mission, primarily through collaborations among scientists and professionals in areas of mutual interest across the full spectrum of NOAA sciences. This includes the support of undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers and scientists with expertise in NOAA-related sciences. It is expected that some of the scientists will collaborate onsite at NOAA facilities and laboratories.
Through this funding opportunity, NOAA is also interested in supporting complementary Earth systems research and modeling efforts, social science and interdisciplinary research efforts which can serve as a catalyst for collaborations between NOAA professionals and scientists supported through this program.

Grant Details
NOAA's mission is to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts; to share that knowledge and information with others; and to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources. The program objective is to employ a scientific workforce that is trained and prepared to communicate and collaborate across multiple disciplines.
The program priorities include identifying, managing, and developing postdoctoral and visiting scientists with expertise across the full spectrum of NOAA-related sciences; promoting undergraduate and graduate exposure and participation in NOAA-related science; conducting research which improves the understanding and quantification of societal impacts of NOAA-related science; developing earth-system models which complement collaborative activities between NOAA scientists and early career scientists; developing integrated, interdisciplinary approaches to produce usable science to inform weather, water, and climate risk reduction.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must be academic institutions of higher learning offering doctoral degrees in NOAA-related sciences; consortia of academic institutions offering doctoral degrees in NOAA-related sciences; or non-profit research institutions. Multi-institution applications will not be accepted.

Period of Performance
The program announcement is for support of a program for up to a 5-year period, with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2021, and ending date of September 30, 2026.

Grant Value
The total funding amount available for the NSCP is anticipated to be approximately $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 per year or a total of $50,000,000 to $75,000,000 for the five-year period. Funding beyond the first year will be dependent upon satisfactory performance and the continued availability of funds.