ICDP Proposal Call now open

The International Continental Scientific Drilling Program (ICDP) invites new scientific drilling proposals to help reveal Earth’s history and address global challenges. This multinational initiative offers researchers a platform to investigate pressing planetary and societal questions across ICDP’s four core themes:

- Geodynamic Processes
- Geohazards
- Georesources
- Environmental Change

ICDP funds 5–70% of project costs, leveraging support from national agencies and partners. Since inception, ICDP has invested ~$60M in over 60 projects, facilitating ~$240M in further collaboration!

🔎 Proposal System Update
ICDP now offers four proposal types, including a fast-track option for urgent, high-impact projects.

🗝️ Key criteria: Scientific quality, global relevance, inclusivity, and early-career scientist involvement.

🔔 Eligibility: Open to PIs from ICDP member countries (see list) with required international collaboration.

📅 Deadline: 15 January 2027
📧 Submit via:  proposal.submission@icdp-online.org

👉 Download PDF:  Call for Proposals 2027

Guidelines, FAQs, and proposal resources: https://www.icdp-online.org/proposals/