Esri is committed to bolstering the open science ecosystem. We recognize R’s vital role in advancing scientific research, and our R-ArcGIS Bridge has been evolving rapidly to bring ArcGIS data and location services directly to R users. As a proud member of the R Consortium, supporting initiatives like the R Consortium’s ISC grant program is fundamental to fostering growth in open science.
Applications opened September 1st with an October 1st deadline.
About ISC Grants
The ISC grant program funds projects that enhance R’s infrastructure, tooling, and community resources. The program has historically shown strong support for the R spatial ecosystem, funding foundational packages that spatial analysts rely on today.
Notable spatial packages supported by ISC grants include:
- {sf} – Simple Features for R, one of the earliest ISC grant recipients
- {mapview} – Interactive data manipulation for spatial visualization
- {stars} – Scalable spatiotemporal tidy arrays for R
- {geometa} – ISO standard support for spatial metadata management
Apply Now
We encourage R developers across all domains to consider applying for funding. Whether you’re working on spatial analysis tools, statistical packages, or infrastructure improvements, the ISC grants provide valuable support for projects that advance the R community.
Key Dates:
- Applications open: September 1st
- Deadline: October 1st
Learn more about the application process and eligibility requirements at the R Consortium Call for Proposals.
Esri’s R-ArcGIS Bridge project continues to evolve, connecting R’s analytical capabilities with ArcGIS’s comprehensive GIS platform. Learn more about our R integration at developers.arcgis.com/r-bridge.
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