NSF Quietly Renews Polar Programs Review Panel
Published Date: 5/29/2026
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Summary
The National Science Foundation is renewing its Proposal Review Panel for Polar Programs for another two years starting June 26, 2026. This committee, made up of about 90 members, helps decide how to spend around $25 million on polar research grants. The renewal keeps the panel active with a budget of nearly $45,000, ensuring important polar science projects keep moving forward.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Renewal Keeps $25M in Polar Grants Flowing
The NSF renewed the Proposal Review Panel for Polar Programs effective June 26, 2026 for two years. The panel helps decide and is expected to recommend about $25,000,000 in polar research grants during the fiscal year.
Panel Budget and Member Payments Maintained
The renewed committee has an annual budget of $44,856, with proposed payments to members totaling $42,965 and about 90 members; the continuation was approved on April 20, 2026 and is effective June 26, 2026. NSF reports 0.66 FTE federal personnel and reimbursable costs of $1,891 for the panel.
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