Opportunity Information: Apply for OAR SG 2009 2001574
Apply for OAR SG 2009 2001574
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the education environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2009 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Marine Resource Economics" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.417 Sea Grant Support.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 11, 2008 and posted on Jul 11, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 20, 2009 Applications must be received by 4 pm, Eastern Time February 20, 2009 by the National Sea Grant Office (NSGO). For applications submitted through www.grants.gov, a date and time receipt indication is included and will be the basis of determining timeliness. The State Sea Grant programs are encouraged to ask for applications from fellowship applicants a month before the due date to facilitate the entry of non electronic applications into Grants.gov.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Prospective Fellows must be United States citizens. At the time of application, prospective Marine Resource Economics Fellows must be admitted to a PhD degree program in natural resource economics or a related field at an institution of higher education in the United States or its territories or submit a signed letter from the institution indicating provisional acceptance to a PhD degree program conditional on obtaining financial support such as this fellowship. Applications must be submitted by the institution of higher education, which may be any such institution in the United States or its territories.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2009 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Marine Resource Economics is a competitive federal graduate fellowship program run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through Sea Grant, focused specifically on building expertise in marine resource economics within the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) mission space. The program generally makes two new PhD fellowship awards each year and is aimed at doctoral students who want careers developing and applying quantitative economic methods to real-world problems involving the conservation, assessment, and management of living marine resources. A defining feature of the fellowship is its applied, public-interest orientation: fellows are expected to pursue dissertation or thesis topics that are directly relevant to NMFS priorities, and they do this with guidance from NMFS mentors based at participating NMFS Science Centers or Laboratories. The opportunity is framed as supporting NOAA's mission goal to protect, restore, and manage the use of coastal and ocean resources through ecosystem-based management, which signals an emphasis on policy-relevant economics that can inform fisheries and ecosystem decisions.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity under the Sea Grant program (CFDA 11.417, Sea Grant Support) and may be issued as a cooperative agreement or grant. The opportunity number is OAR SG 2009 2001574. The activity categories attached to the announcement highlight its interdisciplinary nature, spanning education, environment, natural resources, science and technology, and broader research and development, which aligns with how marine resource economics often sits at the intersection of economic modeling, management strategy evaluation, and conservation planning.
Eligibility is tightly defined. Prospective fellows must be United States citizens. At the time of application, applicants must already be admitted to a PhD program in natural resource economics or a closely related field at an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States or its territories. Alternatively, an applicant may apply with a signed letter from the institution indicating provisional acceptance to a PhD program that is conditional on securing financial support such as this fellowship. Importantly, the application must be submitted by the institution of higher education itself, not by the student acting independently, which means applicants typically coordinate with their university's sponsored programs office or equivalent grants administration unit.
The 2009 application deadline was firm: applications had to be received by the National Sea Grant Office (NSGO) by 4:00 pm Eastern Time on February 20, 2009. For submissions through Grants.gov, the official timestamp on the electronic receipt serves as the determinant of whether an application is on time. The announcement also notes a practical procedural point: State Sea Grant programs were encouraged to request application materials from prospective fellowship applicants about a month before the federal due date, mainly to allow enough time to enter and process non-electronic applications into Grants.gov. The posting and creation date for the opportunity was July 11, 2008, and the archive date was March 22, 2009.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, reachable by phone at 301-713-0926. The announcement also indicates that cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the funding arrangement expected some form of non-federal contribution or institutional support, though the specific terms would be detailed in the full opportunity package accessed via the "Full Opportunity" link.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 2009 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Marine Resource Economics program?
It is a competitive federal graduate fellowship program run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through Sea Grant. The fellowship is focused on building expertise in marine resource economics within the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) mission space.
What is the main purpose of this fellowship?
The fellowship is designed for doctoral students who want careers developing and applying quantitative economic methods to real-world problems involving the conservation, assessment, and management of living marine resources. A central expectation is that the research will be applied and directly relevant to NMFS priorities.
How many fellowships are typically awarded each year?
The program generally makes two new PhD fellowship awards each year.
Who is the fellowship intended for?
It is intended for PhD students pursuing natural resource economics or a closely related field who are interested in policy-relevant, applied research connected to NMFS priorities and the management of living marine resources.
What makes this fellowship different from a typical academic fellowship?
A defining feature is its applied, public-interest orientation. Fellows are expected to pursue dissertation or thesis topics directly relevant to NMFS priorities and to do so with guidance from NMFS mentors at participating NMFS Science Centers or Laboratories.
What kinds of research topics are expected or encouraged?
Research topics are expected to be directly relevant to NMFS priorities and aligned with NOAA's mission goal to protect, restore, and manage the use of coastal and ocean resources through ecosystem-based management. This signals an emphasis on policy-relevant economics that can inform fisheries and ecosystem decisions.
Is the fellowship connected to a specific NOAA mission or management approach?
Yes. The opportunity is framed as supporting NOAA's mission goal to protect, restore, and manage the use of coastal and ocean resources through ecosystem-based management.
Which federal program and assistance listing is associated with this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity under the Sea Grant program, listed under CFDA 11.417 (Sea Grant Support).
What is the opportunity number for this announcement?
The opportunity number is OAR SG 2009 2001574.
What funding mechanism is used for awards under this opportunity?
The opportunity may be issued as a cooperative agreement or as a grant.
What activity categories are associated with the announcement?
The activity categories highlight an interdisciplinary scope, spanning education, environment, natural resources, science and technology, and broader research and development.
What does "marine resource economics" mean in the context of this fellowship?
Based on the announcement, it is positioned at the intersection of quantitative economic methods and real-world management needs, including conservation planning and decision-making related to living marine resources, with an applied focus relevant to NMFS priorities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is tightly defined. Prospective fellows must be United States citizens.
What academic status must applicants have at the time of application?
At the time of application, applicants must already be admitted to a PhD program in natural resource economics or a closely related field at an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States or its territories.
Can someone apply if they are not fully admitted yet?
Yes. An applicant may apply with a signed letter from the institution indicating provisional acceptance to a PhD program that is conditional on securing financial support such as this fellowship.
Where must the PhD program be located?
The PhD program must be at an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States or its territories.
Can the student submit the application directly?
No. The application must be submitted by the institution of higher education, not by the student acting independently. Applicants typically coordinate with the university's sponsored programs office or equivalent grants administration unit.
What role do NMFS mentors play in the fellowship?
Fellows are expected to pursue dissertation or thesis topics directly relevant to NMFS priorities with guidance from NMFS mentors based at participating NMFS Science Centers or Laboratories.
What is the application deadline for the 2009 opportunity?
Applications had to be received by the National Sea Grant Office (NSGO) by 4:00 pm Eastern Time on February 20, 2009.
How is "on time" determined for Grants.gov submissions?
For submissions through Grants.gov, the official timestamp on the electronic receipt serves as the determinant of whether an application is on time.
Was the deadline described as flexible?
No. The deadline was described as firm, with applications required to be received by the stated time and date.
What is the National Sea Grant Office (NSGO) in relation to submissions?
For this opportunity, the NSGO was the office that had to receive applications by the stated deadline and time.
Were there any recommendations about internal timelines before the federal due date?
Yes. State Sea Grant programs were encouraged to request application materials from prospective fellowship applicants about a month before the federal due date to allow time to enter and process non-electronic applications into Grants.gov.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The posting and creation date was July 11, 2008, and the archive date was March 22, 2009.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement indicates that cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the funding arrangement expected some form of non-federal contribution or institutional support. Specific terms were indicated as being available in the full opportunity package.
Where would an applicant find the specific cost sharing or matching terms?
The announcement indicates the specific terms would be detailed in the full opportunity package accessed via the "Full Opportunity" link.
Who was the point of contact for help with accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor.
How could applicants contact the listed point of contact?
Steve Drescher could be reached by phone at 301-713-0926.
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