Important information!

Researchers planning to include a ROM estimate for logistics support from Battelle ARO in their proposals are asked to provide a detailed support request 4 weeks prior to the date the estimate is required. Battelle ARO reserves the right to turn down proposal assistance requests received after the 4-week cutoff due to work-load constraints. Early submissions are strongly encouraged.

*January 2027 Submissions – Holiday Closures*

Please submit logistics requests as early as possible. Holiday closures are planned from Thursday, 24 December through Thursday, 01 January.

Researchers should plan to include the Battelle ARO ROM estimate when submitting proposals so that the NSF can consider the full cost of the proposal, including logistics costs, during the review process. If you have not done so already, review the NSF Suggested Reading and the Planning Resources.

Please Submit Your Proposal Estimate Request Here:

Under Maintenance: currently we are unable to accept supporting document attachments. Please email them separately to arctic.planning@battelle.org.

Name
Please note Battelle ARO will generally need 4 weeks to develop your estimate. For complicated logistics, please allow at least 6 weeks.
Include a description of fieldwork that provides an overview of the project activities, objectives, and field plan (what are you doing, where are you going, when are you doing it, how will get there, who is going, and how many people)
Years of support
Proposals requesting contractor support for fieldwork should expect to go to the field no sooner than 12 months after award, and generally no sooner than 18 months for proposals with ship time requests or especially complex logistics, to allow time to plan, budget, and complete environmental compliance documentation
Other Support
Include a description of international collaboration (NERC, SNSF, GRIP, etc.) and the logistics arrangements you plan to propose.
Requested training

Please see Available Training Types for more information.

Proposal environmental, safety and cost risk review

Please complete the Proposal Risk and Proposal Cost Evaluation Form and attach to the submission of this form. This helps you and Battelle ARO identify any risks at the proposal stage.

Outreach and education requests

Projects working at Summit Station

Please complete the Summit Station Requirements Questionnaire and attach to the submission of this form. This helps you and Battelle ARO understand your requirement needs at the station.