Washington Sea Grant (WSG) requests proposals for one- to two-year research projects from investigators at academic and research institutions throughout the state of Washington.
Donor Name: University of Washington
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/16/2023
Size of the Grant: $280,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Funded projects will contribute to WSG and state priority information needs by advancing knowledge in one of the four WSG program areas: environmental literacy and workforce development, resilient communities and economies, healthy coastal ecosystems, and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.
WSG is particularly interested in funding projects that engage, and address issues of concern to, Washington Pacific coastal communities. WSG also anticipates partnering with the Puget Sound Partnership to fund projects that align with the 15 priority Science Work Actions identified in the Puget Sound Science Work Plan.
Funding Information
- About $2 million will be available over a two-year period to support an estimated eight to ten projects. Proposals may request annual budgets up to $140,000 for a total project cap of $280,000; a 50 percent non-federal cost share or match is required. Investigators may apply for a graduate research fellow to participate in their research project.
- WSG activities for the period from February 1, 2024 through January 31, 2026 will be funded through a federal omnibus award that integrates research, education, engagement and administrative activities. This RFP solicits research projects that will be conducted primarily in calendar years 2024 and 2025. Projects may be scheduled to begin in 2024 or 2025 and may be of one or two years in duration. The project end date may be no later than January 31, 2026.
Grant Priorities
- Research of Value to Coastal Communities
- Within these program areas, WSG is particularly interested in funding projects in 2024 that engage, and address issues of concern to, Washington Pacific coastal communities.
- Research aligned with the Puget Sound Science Work Plan
- WSG also anticipates partnering with the Puget Sound Partnership to fund projects that align with the 15 priority Science Work Actions identified in the Puget Sound Science Work Plan.
- In addition to WSG’s program areas, investigators are encouraged to align with priorities identified by state, regional, tribal and national organizations.
Eligibility Criteria
WSG encourages applications from investigators in the natural, social and education sciences. WSG is committed to building an inclusive program that serves all people, including those with unique needs, circumstances, perspectives, and ways of thinking. WSG encourages proposals that include diverse participants with regards to age, race, ethnicities, national origins, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, cultures, religions, citizenship types, marital statuses, education levels, job classifications, veteran status types, income and socioeconomic status. WSG is especially interested in supporting early career investigators.
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