Funding
As part of our mission to enhance the sustainable use and conservation of Alaska’s marine, coastal and watershed resources through research, education and extension, Alaska Sea Grant supports a number of formal, peer-reviewed research projects on a two-year cycle.
Alaska Sea Grant announces requests for proposals
updated April 1, 2023
Reviews of preliminary proposals for research to be conducted between February 2024 and January 2026 have been completed. Invitations to submit full proposals have been sent to PIs.
The deadline for full proposal submission is May 26, 2023, 5 pm Alaska Time.
We seek creative and innovative research proposals in the natural, social, and education sciences that address one or more of the following focus areas:
- Healthy Coastal Ecosystems
- Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Resilient Communities and Economies
- Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development
For detailed information and instructions for submitting preliminary proposals, as well as full proposals, see 2024–2026 Alaska Sea Grant Funding Opportunity 2024–2026 Alaska Sea Grant Funding Opportunity (PDF, updated December 2022).
The application portal is now open
Recorded webinar to assist prospective investigators
In January 2023, Alaska Sea Grant hosted an informational webinar for prospective applicants (Zoom recording). View the presentation slides that accompanied the webinar: Presentation - RFP 2024-2026 Information Session.
Please contact us to be added to our email distribution for research announcements.