Proposal Process

Proposals must be submitted by researchers affiliated with a U.S. institution. Pre-drilling proposals may be submitted at any time and will be considered as soon as they are received via a process established by the U.S. Advisory Committee for Scientific Ocean Drilling. Approximate time between proposal receipt and funding notification is 2-3 months. The proponent must justify how the proposed activity will enhance a drilling expedition or support IODP drilling objectives. Pre-drilling funds are limited and are meant for supplementing existing work and generally not for new initiatives or stand-alone proposals. Eligibility and Proposal Requirements