NSF Division of Polar Programs

The National Science Foundation's Division of Polar Programs supports scientific research and exploration in Earth's polar regions—the Arctic and Antarctica. It funds projects that study climate change, glaciology, marine ecosystems, and atmospheric conditions, among others. The division enables scientists to better understand these sensitive environments, their impact on global systems, and their significance for our planet’s future. By supporting fieldwork, research stations, and logistical logistics, it helps advance knowledge critical for environmental conservation and climate science.