Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2011 2002542
Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2011 2002542
- The Department of Commerce in the education environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2011 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 20, 2010 and posted on Jul 20, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education in the United States or its territories. Eligible applicants must apply on behalf of a prospective fellow who has been admitted or received provisional acceptance conditioned on obtaining financial support such as this fellowship, 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. Prospective fellows must submit a signed letter from the institution indicating the provisional acceptance. Prospective Fellows must be United States citizens. Applications must come from Sea Grant programs and must be submitted through http://www.Grants.gov.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2011 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Marine Resource Economics is a competitive federal graduate fellowship program run under the Department of Commerce through NOAA Sea Grant (CFDA 11.417). Its purpose is to support PhD students who want to build careers around the development and practical use of quantitative economic methods that inform the conservation and management of living marine resources. In plain terms, the fellowship is aimed at researchers who can apply rigorous economic analysis to real-world fisheries and ocean management questions, especially those that matter to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
The program typically awards two new PhD fellowships each year. Fellows are expected to pursue dissertation or thesis topics that are both publicly relevant and directly connected to NMFS priorities. A defining feature of the opportunity is the structured mentorship component: each fellow works under the guidance of NMFS mentors located at participating NMFS Science Centers or Laboratories. This setup is intended to keep the research grounded in applied management needs and to expose fellows to the kinds of analytical and policy environments they would likely encounter in federal or related public-sector careers.
This opportunity aligns with NOAA's broader mission focus on protecting, restoring, and managing coastal and ocean resources through ecosystem-based management. That framing signals that the fellowship is not just about academic economics in isolation; it is about economics as a tool to support decision-making that balances ecological sustainability, resource use, and management tradeoffs across marine ecosystems.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed as discretionary funding and uses grant and/or cooperative agreement mechanisms. The posted date was July 20, 2010, and the application closing date was February 18, 2011 (with the opportunity later archived on March 20, 2011). There is a cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated, which typically means the applicant institution and/or associated partners may need to document some level of non-federal support, although the exact structure would be described in the full announcement.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education (including those in U.S. territories), and applications must be submitted by Sea Grant programs on behalf of a specific prospective fellow. The fellow must be a U.S. citizen and must be admitted or provisionally accepted into a PhD program in natural resource economics or a closely related field at an eligible U.S. institution. If acceptance is provisional due to funding, the application must include a signed letter from the institution confirming that provisional acceptance and stating that it is conditioned on securing financial support such as this fellowship. Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov, reinforcing that the submission route is institutional and programmatic rather than an individual student applying independently.
For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, a named contact was provided: Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, specifically for application download issues. The full details, including complete program requirements and instructions, were accessible through the "Full Opportunity" link in the original posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 2011 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Marine Resource Economics program?
It is a competitive federal graduate fellowship program run under the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA Sea Grant (CFDA 11.417). The program supports PhD students whose work uses quantitative economic methods to inform the conservation and management of living marine resources, with a strong emphasis on topics relevant to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
What is the main purpose of this fellowship?
The fellowship is intended to build capacity in applied marine resource economics by supporting PhD research that is both publicly relevant and directly connected to NMFS priorities. The focus is on rigorous economic analysis that can be used in real-world fisheries and ocean management decisions.
Who is this fellowship designed for?
The opportunity is aimed at PhD students planning careers centered on the development and practical use of quantitative economic methods for marine resource conservation and management, particularly in areas that matter to NMFS.
How many fellowships are typically awarded each year?
The program typically awards two new PhD fellowships each year.
What kinds of research topics are expected from fellows?
Fellows are expected to pursue dissertation or thesis topics that are publicly relevant and directly connected to NMFS priorities, using quantitative economic methods that help inform management of living marine resources.
How does mentorship work in this program?
A defining feature is structured mentorship: each fellow works under the guidance of NMFS mentors located at participating NMFS Science Centers or Laboratories. This is intended to keep research grounded in applied management needs and provide exposure to federal analytical and policy environments.
How does this fellowship align with NOAA's broader mission?
The opportunity aligns with NOAA's mission focus on protecting, restoring, and managing coastal and ocean resources through ecosystem-based management. The fellowship emphasizes economics as a practical decision-support tool that helps balance ecological sustainability, resource use, and management tradeoffs across marine ecosystems.
What type of funding is this (competitive vs. formula, discretionary vs. mandatory)?
The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding and is competitive.
What funding mechanisms are used?
The program uses grant and/or cooperative agreement mechanisms.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement. In practice, this typically means the applicant institution and/or associated partners may need to document some level of non-federal support, though the exact structure would be described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply as the applicant organization?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education, including those in U.S. territories. Applications must be submitted by Sea Grant programs on behalf of a specific prospective fellow.
Can an individual student apply directly?
No. The application route is institutional and programmatic: Sea Grant programs submit applications on behalf of an identified prospective fellow, and submissions were required to go through Grants.gov.
What are the citizenship requirements for the prospective fellow?
The prospective fellow must be a U.S. citizen.
What academic program must the fellow be in?
The fellow must be admitted or provisionally accepted into a PhD program in natural resource economics or a closely related field at an eligible U.S. institution of higher education.
What if the student is only provisionally accepted to the PhD program?
If acceptance is provisional due to funding, the application must include a signed letter from the institution confirming provisional acceptance and stating that the acceptance is conditioned on securing financial support such as this fellowship.
Where are NMFS mentors located?
NMFS mentors are located at participating NMFS Science Centers or Laboratories.
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The posted date was July 20, 2010. The application closing date was February 18, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on March 20, 2011.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov, reinforcing that submissions come from institutions/Sea Grant programs rather than individual students.
Where could applicants find the full program requirements and instructions?
Complete details, including full requirements and instructions, were available through the "Full Opportunity" link in the original posting.
Who was listed as a contact for problems downloading the application materials?
Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, was listed as the contact specifically for application download issues.
Which federal agency and department administer this fellowship?
The fellowship is run under the Department of Commerce through NOAA Sea Grant, with a strong connection to NMFS priorities and mentorship by NMFS staff.
What does CFDA 11.417 refer to in this context?
CFDA 11.417 is the program identifier associated with NOAA Sea Grant for this fellowship opportunity.
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