Arctic System Science (ARCSS)
This program coordinates and extends United States research under the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 and directs the development, implementation, and coordination of national policies and research plans. NSF is the lead agency for such activities, and the NSF Director chairs the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee. The Director also is an ex-officio member of the Arctic Research Commission, appointed by the President pursuant to the Act.
LAII (Land Atmosphere Ice Interactions)

PALE (Paleoclimates from Arctic Lakes and Estuaries)

HARC (Human Dimensions of the Arctic System)

OAII (Ocean Atmosphere Ice Interactions)

Arctic Sysytem Science (ARCSS) Data Coordination Center