Research Request for Proposals

Research Request for Proposals is sponsored by Alaska Sea Grant. Alaska Sea Grant issues a Request for Proposals (RFP) in the fall of even-numbered years for two-year projects focusing on the environmental and economic viability of Alaska's coastal communities.

Alaska Sea Grant: Research We are charged by Congress to conduct scientific research that enhances the sustainable use and conservation of our coastal and marine resources Request for proposals (RFP) We issue an RFP in the fall of each even-numbered year for 2-year projects that begin early in the next even-numbered year.

We seek proposals in the natural and social sciences that focus on the environmental and economic viability of Alaska's coastal communities. In addition to their scientific merit and relevance, research projects must contribute to one or more of our strategic focus areas and must incorporate outreach to communities or impacted groups.

Additional favorable consideration is given to proposals that increase impact through critical links, such as the link of ecosystem research to broader socio-cultural or management issues include graduate students who will become the next generation of scientists and managers efficiently use funds through leveraging, partnerships, or new uses of existing data or techniques include meaningful collaboration with industry, agencies, communities, or other interested parties VIDEO: Studying the acidification of Alaska’s waters Project summary: Ocean acidification is a looming threat to Alaska fisheries.

One of the concerns is how shellfish may be harmed as the ocean grows more acidic due to climate change. Alaska Sea Grant funded Amanda Kelley, an expert in ocean acidification, to conduct an experiment on littleneck clams and basket cockles, and to conduct nearshore-monitoring of ocean acidification in Kachemak Bay.

Understanding the effects of ocean acidification on shellfish and other species is part of Alaska Sea Grant’s mission to support healthy coastal resources, communities and economies in Alaska. Investigator: Amanda Kelley , University of Alaska Fairbanks See more videos about Alaska Sea Grant-funded research Alaska Sea Grant has funded marine science research since 1970 You must be logged in to post a comment.