Public notice for the submission of research projects aimed at deepening knowledge in Antarctica and obtaining a better understanding of the interaction and connection processes among the different compartments of the Earth system (cryosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere).
The call regulates the procedures for funding research activities aimed at deepening knowledge in Antarctica, and also obtaining a better understanding of the interaction and connection processes among the various compartments of the Earth system (cryosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere). In order to enable suitable comparisons and/or integrations, research activities may also concern areas outside the Antarctic region.
In line with the three-year strategic programming PNRA 2024-2026, research proposals will primarily address the following scientific topics:
- land/ice/climate interactions; Antarctic ocean, lithosphere, and atmosphere
- life in Antarctica; evolution, adaptation, biodiversity, and biocenosis
- astronomy, astrophysics, and space weather
- human impact and environmental contamination
- biomedicine and psychology
- technology in Antarctica
The MUR encourages the submission of broad, coordinated proposals, fostering, in line with the aforementioned strategic programming of the PNRA, international collaboration in polar research and the development of research projects of supranational dimensions and interests, also with the aim of achieving savings and streamlining in the use of infrastructural and logistical support resources. In this perspective, and also in view of participation in the upcoming International Polar Year 2032, the submission of projects that can connect to international initiatives and programs promoted by SCAR (Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research, Home | SCAR) is encouraged, an International Science Council body that coordinates integrated scientific research in Antarctica and provides independent scientific advice to the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM). In addition, the submission of projects that can be part of the international initiative Antarctica InSync is also encouraged.