Grants
The Large Pelagics Research Center Extramural Grants Program supports research in the development and application of the latest technologies with the ultimate goal of improving the conservation and management of large pelagic species. The Center funds projects conducted in the Atlantic Ocean and its associated seas that improve the understanding of the migration routes, potential spawning areas, habits, and environmental associations of pelagics species. The grants program is a competitive process including external peer review of research proposals. Individuals interested in applying for research funds should read through the request for proposal and the application material. Proposals will be accepted from individuals through US institutions including academic (including UNH), Federal and State Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) including, private research laboratories and businesses and not- for-profit organizations.
The goals of the extramural grants program are:
To improve the understanding of the habitats, migration routes, potential spawning areas, behavior, and environmental associations of large pelagic species (tunas, oceanic sharks, swordfish, billfish, molas, and sea turtles).
To foster an understanding of the role that the ocean’s top predators play in Atlantic ecosystems and the possible impacts of climate shifts and human activities i.e., ecosystems research.
To fund research and development leading to the production of improved fishery-independent data collection methods, such as electronic tags and sensors, and/or utilization of remote sensing technologies and ocean observing systems.
To promote the integration of fishermen's knowledge into fisheries science in order to improve current management paradigms and help produce sustainable outcomes.
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR 2008. Go to the RFP.
Specific research priorities are outlined in the RFP. Research priorities for the grants program are recommended by a scientific advisory board to the Center Director & Program Manager. Refer to the RFP guidelines for detail instructions.
Questions regarding the grants program, the RFP and the application process should be directed to the Program Manager.
Projects Receiving Funding
THANK YOU REVIEWERS
Molly and Nuno would like to thank and acknowledge the hard word of all those who provided timely and
quality reviews. Their efforts allowed this program to be a success!
Complete list of reviewers
