The Geospace Section of the NSF Division of Atmospheric
and Geospace Sciences (AGS) offers funding for the creation of new tenure-track
faculty positions within the disciplines that comprise the AGS Geospace
programs to ensure their vitality at U.S. universities and colleges. The aim of
the Faculty Development in geoSpace Science (FDSS) is to integrate topics in
geospace science including solar and space physics and space weather research
into natural sciences or engineering or related departments at U.S. institutions
of higher education (IHE). FDSS also stimulates the development of
undergraduate or graduate programs or curricula capable of training the next
generation of leaders in geospace science. Geospace science is
interdisciplinary in nature and FDSS awardees will be expected to establish
partnerships within multiple parts of the IHE.

Growing diversity in the geospace science workforce and
institutions is a community priority, yet relatively few geospace science
research and training opportunities are available at minority-serving
institutions (MSIs) and emerging research institutions (ERIs). One of NSF's
priorities is to improve representation in the scientific enterprise. FDSS aims
to bolster long-term investments in geospace science at a broad range of U.S.
IHEs, including MSIs and ERIs. This solicitation offers a track for all qualified
U.S. IHEs and additionally, a separate track for proposal submissions from MSIs
and ERIs.

Anticipated Funding Amount:

Approximately $3,000,000 for Track 1 and approximately
$3,000,000 for Track 2, over five years. This annual amount is approximate and includes new and
continuing increments.

The FDSS award, including indirect costs, must be up to a
maximum of $300,000 per year for five years for a total maximum award amount of
$1,500,000.

Cost Sharing Requirements: Inclusion of voluntary
committed cost sharing is prohibited.