Funding Opportunities
Washington Sea Grant is a catalyst for innovative marine research and education opportunities.
In 2007, Washington Sea Grant initiated 16 competitively awarded research and education projects, involving 34 principal and co-principal investigators from 11 research organizations. Eight students are receiving Sea Grant fellowships.
Funding comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, augmented by state sources and competitive program-specific initiatives.
For additional information, please contact Penny Dalton, Director, pdalton@u.washington.edu.
Highlights
- Fellowships: Applications are now being sought for the Marc Hershman Marine Policy Fellowship. For additional information on Washington Sea Grant fellowships, please see the Fellowships page.
- Geoduck Research: Call for Projects—Closed. Washington Sea Grant seeks proposals for projects to address the potential effects of intertidal aquaculture of the geoduck clam (Panopea abrupta) on the Puget Sound environment. The research will examine key uncertainties relating to the ecosystem and community effects of geoduck aquaculture and its implications for the health of existing wild geoduck populations. For more information, please see the Webnibus Portal.
- NOAA Marine Aquaculture Program—Closed. For more information, please contact Andy.Lazur@noaa.gov.
- Sea Grant Aquatic Invasive Species Research and Outreach Program—Closed. For more information, please contact Invasive.Species@noaa.gov