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Antarctic Research with Comparative Investigations in Arctic Ice Areas (SPP 1158)
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DFG's Priority Programme SPP 1158 funds interdisciplinary polar research projects on Antarctic ice areas, with comparative investigations in Arctic regions, for up to three years per project. The programme is open to researchers at German institutions and has been extended to run from 2025 through 2030, with proposals accepted annually. It suits scientists working across disciplines on ice-related polar research questions.
Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Duration | Up to 3 years |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | DE |
Eligibility & scope
Priority Programme on Antarctic research with comparative investigations in Arctic ice areas, extended 2025–2030; proposals can be submitted annually for interdisciplinary polar research projects.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at German research institutions
- •Scientists working on Antarctic ice research with Arctic comparative components
- •Interdisciplinary teams spanning glaciology, geoscience, and related polar fields
- •Applicants able to scope projects within a 3-year duration
Key Dates
- •Annual call for proposals
- •Programme runs 2025-2030
- •Projects funded for up to 3 years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame the project explicitly as comparative between Antarctic and Arctic ice areas, this is the programme's defining scope, not a generic polar science call.
- ✓Since the programme runs on annual calls through 2030, a resubmission in a later round is a realistic option if the first proposal isn't funded.
- ✓Emphasize interdisciplinary design in the proposal, as the Priority Programme format is built around coordinated, cross-disciplinary teams rather than single-PI projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does DFG SPP 1158 funding last?
Individual projects within the Priority Programme are funded for up to 3 years.
Who can apply to DFG SPP 1158?
Researchers based at institutions in Germany working on interdisciplinary polar research involving Antarctic ice areas with Arctic comparisons.
Is DFG SPP 1158 a one-time call?
No, the programme has been extended through 2030 and accepts proposals annually.
What kind of research does SPP 1158 fund?
It funds interdisciplinary Antarctic research projects that include comparative investigations in Arctic ice areas.
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