This grant funds projects that enhance understanding of the Southern Ocean and Antarctic cryosphere's functioning and ecosystem dynamics across near-, mid-, and long-term periods. Research should address ocean-atmosphere-ice interactions, climate impacts, ecosystem vulnerabilities, and contribute to global climate and biodiversity assessments. Projects must support international monitoring efforts and inform evidence-based policies for environmental conservation and climate resilience.
Eligible applicants include organizations from EU and associated countries, with specific provisions for non-EU/non-associated countries. All international organizations are exceptionally eligible. Applicants must comply with admissibility, financial, and operational capacity conditions as described
