ISSI supports the scientific community by convening international researchers around focused, collaborative work in space science and Earth science. Rather than making broad philanthropic grants, it funds time-bound research programs that produce concrete outputs such as workshops, working-group reports, and publications. Its distinctive role is as a neutral, interdisciplinary convenor for global scientific collaboration, often helping researchers come together in residence or in small teams.
Primarily invite-driven and program-based support through structured calls or inquiries for international teams, working groups, workshops, visiting scientist stays, and fellowships. Grants are typically tied to specific research activities and collaborative outputs rather than general operating support.
Monitor ISSI’s program pages for calls and application windows for International Teams, Working Groups, Workshops, Visiting Scientists, and fellowships. Proposals should be tightly scoped, collaborative, and clearly linked to a scientific question with expected outputs; applicants should emphasize international participation, multi-disciplinary value, and a plan for tangible deliverables like reports or publications.
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Current and upcoming funding from International Space Science Institute (ISSI) that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Proposed by the community in consultation with ISSI directors; up to 45 participants, including early-career researchers; output is a peer-reviewed review collection and volume in the Space Science Series of ISSI.
Deadline: Accepted twice a year with deadlines April 1 and October 1
Who can apply: Proposed by the community in consultation with the ISSI directorate; up to 15 researchers; typically two one-week meetings over 24 months.
Deadline: Accepted twice a year with deadlines April 1 and October 1
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