Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation

Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation
Directorate for Geosciences (GEO)
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Directorate for Geosciences (GEO)
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The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) supports the agency's mission to advance and revolutionize research, expand educational opportunities, oversee vital infrastructure and build partnerships across the geosciences and beyond.
The directorate:
Expands educational opportunities for students across the geosciences.
Oversees diverse, state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities around the world.
Builds impactful partnerships both within the agency and with external groups to leverage resources and enable scientific innovations.
Learn more about GEO
GEO updates
Researchers improve ability to predict wildfire smoke impacts
April 16, 2026
New method could improve drought resilience by pinpointing where plants get their water
April 7, 2026
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Recent funding opportunities
Dear Colleague Letter
Advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agent Ecosystems through the National Science Foundation Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (NSF PESOSE) Program
Next Required Due Date: See letter for details
Posted
February 20, 2026
Program
Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)
Next Required Due Date: September 1, 2026
Posted
February 19, 2026
Program
Accelerating Research Translation (ART)
Posted
September 26, 2025
Dear Colleague Letter
U.S.-UK Center-to-Centre Collaboration Opportunities for Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Information Science and Technology
Next Required Due Date: See letter for details
Posted
September 18, 2025
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Explore GEO
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (GEO/AGS)
Supports research to understand the behavior of the Earth's atmosphere and its interactions with the sun.
Division of Earth Sciences (GEO/EAR)
Supports research to improve understanding of the structure, composition, processes and evolution of the earth.
Division of Ocean Sciences (GEO/OCE)
Supports research on all aspects of global oceans and their interactions with the earth and the atmosphere.
Division of Research, Innovation, Synergies and Education (GEO/RISE)
Supports novel, complex or partnership projects in research and education.
Office of Polar Programs (GEO/OPP)
Supports world-class Arctic and Antarctic science through grants, polar facilities and operational support.
Upcoming events
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 1:30 p.m.
–
2:30 p.m.
NSF Office of Polar Programs (NSF OPP) Updates Office Hour
Q&As and information sessions
Please join NSF OPP leadership and staff for an office hour to discuss recent organizational updates and what to expect going forward.
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GEO news
Podcast
April 21, 2026
Podcast: Increasing domestic critical minerals supplies
NSF News
August 22, 2025
NSF announces new funding opportunities to advance AI education and build the STEM workforce of the future
NSF Stories
June 16, 2025
Researchers discover microplastics at all ocean depths
More GEO news
GEO focus areas
Arctic and Antarctic
Cyberinfrastructure
Earth and Environment
Solar Science
Wildland Fire
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