# University of Alaska Fairbanks/Sikuliaq Oceanographic Instrumentation - 2025

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · University of Alaska Fairbanks Campus (AK) · $972,517

## Abstract

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) requests funds for oceanographic instrumentation that are needed to carry out NSF-supported scientific research on board the R/V Sikuliaq, a vessel operating as part of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet (ARF). The specific suite of instrumentation requested includes a shallow water multibeam system which would significantly enhance the vessel’s ability to support a wide range of oceanographic and environmental research; a fisheries sonar suite that would replace an aging system; and a new sub-bottom profiling system processing unit that has reached end-of-life. The combined purchase and installation of these systems would benefit from a planned shipyard in 2026 and would ensure the vessel maintains its high-level capabilities to support NSF-funded research.

The principal impact of the present proposal is under Merit Review Criterion 2 of the Proposal Guidelines (NSF 23-525). It provides infrastructure support for scientists to use the vessel and its shared-use instrumentation in support of their NSF-funded oceanographic research projects (which individually undergo separate review by the relevant research program of NSF). The acquisition, maintenance, and operation of shared-use instrumentation allows NSF-funded researchers from any US university or other organization access to well-maintained, high-quality, calibrated instruments for their research. It ensures the collection of high-quality oceanographic data in support of science, 

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2523801
- **Awardee organization:** University of Alaska Fairbanks Campus (AK)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** FDLEQSJ8FF63
- **PI:** Gabriel Matthias
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** EXP PROG TO STIM COMP RES
- **Estimated total:** $972,517
- **Funds obligated:** $972,517
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 07/01/2025 → 06/30/2027

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2523801

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2523801, University of Alaska Fairbanks/Sikuliaq Oceanographic Instrumentation - 2025. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2523801. Licensed CC0.

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