[Rimarinefisheries] Funding Available for Sustainable Seafood Research

URI Issues RFP for Sustainable Seafood Research

March 9, 2023

Attention all seafood industry members and scientists! Rhode Island Sea Grant [rhodeislandseagrant.cmail20.com] and the University of Rhode Island [rhodeislandseagrant.cmail20.com] announce a request for research proposals [rhodeislandseagrant.cmail20.com] from the Partnership for Research Excellence in Sustainable Seafood (PRESS).

The PRESS initiative funding will allow a nimble and rapid response to critical issues in the Rhode Island seafood sector through interdisciplinary, collaborative research encompassing the seafood industry, academic institutions, state and federal agencies, and nongovernmental organizations.

The PRESS initiative will consider proposals with the potential to positively impact the Rhode Island seafood system by identifying and addressing emerging and pressing issues. Two types of funding requests will be considered:

Feasibility Projects—Projects that seek to provide a proof of concept and/or will open the possibility for access to other funds. Project duration is limited to one year with a budget not exceeding $30,000. Projects showing proof of concept will be considered for additional funding.

Operational Projects—Projects targeted at implementation or more thorough study of issues or problems to develop solutions. Project duration will be one to three years with a budget not exceeding $50,000 per year.  Larger requests (up to $100,000 per year) will be considered but must provide strong reasoning and show broad partnerships to support the need of the project.

Preproposals are required. The deadline for preproposals for the first round of funding is March 27. Please see the RFP [rhodeislandseagrant.cmail20.com] for all application requirements, procedures, and deadlines.

For more information, please contact Azure Cygler or Marta Gomez-Chiarri or visit the PRESS website [rhodeislandseagrant.cmail20.com].