Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2012 2003206
Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2012 2003206
- The Department of Commerce in the education environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2012 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Population Dynamics" 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 Nov 1, 2011 and posted on Nov 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 17, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $38,500.00 in funding.
- 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).
- Institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, State and local and Indian tribal governments are eligible.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2012 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Population Dynamics (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA OAR SG 2012 2003206) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, administered through NOAA Sea Grant in partnership with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, reflecting that fellows are expected to have an active working relationship with NMFS scientists and to pursue research that aligns with NMFS priorities. The fellowship is positioned within the broader NOAA mission of protecting, restoring, and managing coastal and ocean resources using ecosystem-based management, with a specific emphasis on improving how living marine resources are assessed and managed through strong quantitative science.
At its core, the program supports doctoral students who intend to build careers focused on the population dynamics of marine organisms and the development and application of quantitative methods used to evaluate their status. In practical terms, this means funding PhD-level research that helps answer questions such as how fish and other marine populations change over time, what factors drive those changes, and how to translate data and uncertainty into models that inform real-world management decisions. The fellowship is designed to produce research of clear public interest and direct relevance to NMFS, rather than purely academic work detached from management needs.
A defining feature of the fellowship is the mentorship structure. Fellows conduct thesis research under the guidance of NMFS mentors based at participating NMFS Science Centers or Laboratories. This arrangement is meant to immerse students in the applied science environment where stock assessments, ecosystem analyses, and management advice are produced. It also helps ensure that dissertation topics are connected to NMFS information needs, data streams, and analytical approaches. Because it is a cooperative agreement, the NMFS mentor relationship and collaboration are central to how the award functions.
For the FY 2012 competition, NOAA expected to make at least two new PhD fellowship awards. The listed award ceiling is $38,500, with no stated award floor. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared for some level of non-federal contribution as defined in the full announcement. The program is cataloged under CFDA number 11.417 (Sea Grant Support), placing it within the long-standing Sea Grant framework that supports marine and coastal research, education, and workforce development.
Eligibility is broad at the organizational level. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, and state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments. The listing also notes eligibility as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which typically signals that the full announcement contains important details about who may apply on behalf of a student and how the student-institution relationship must be structured for submission.
Key dates for this opportunity were as follows: it was posted and created on November 1, 2011, with an original and current closing date of February 17, 2012. The opportunity was archived on March 18, 2012. Applicants were directed to access details through the full announcement link (referenced as a "FULL ANNOUNCEMENT" button). For technical issues specifically related to downloading the application, the contact listed was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor.
FAQs: FY 2012 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Population Dynamics (NOAA OAR SG 2012 2003206)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Fiscal Year 2012 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Population Dynamics, a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce. It is administered through NOAA Sea Grant in partnership with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number NOAA OAR SG 2012 2003206.
What type of federal award is it?
The fellowship is offered as a cooperative agreement. This reflects that fellows are expected to have an active working relationship with NMFS scientists and to pursue research aligned with NMFS priorities, rather than operating independently with minimal federal involvement.
What is the overall purpose of the fellowship?
The program supports doctoral students who intend to build careers focused on the population dynamics of marine organisms and the development and application of quantitative methods used to evaluate their status. The intent is to fund PhD-level research that is of clear public interest and directly relevant to NMFS needs.
What kinds of research topics fit under "population dynamics" for this fellowship?
Based on the description provided, the fellowship supports quantitative research that improves how living marine resources are assessed and managed. This includes work on how fish and other marine populations change over time, what factors drive those changes, and how to translate data and uncertainty into models that inform management decisions (for example, stock assessments and related ecosystem analyses).
How does the fellowship connect to NOAA and NMFS priorities?
The fellowship sits within NOAA's broader mission of protecting, restoring, and managing coastal and ocean resources using ecosystem-based management. Specifically, it emphasizes improving the assessment and management of living marine resources through strong quantitative science that aligns with NMFS information needs and priorities.
Who is the fellowship intended to support (student level)?
The program supports doctoral (PhD) students conducting dissertation/thesis research in population dynamics and quantitative assessment methods for marine organisms.
Is the program meant to support purely academic research?
No. The program is designed to produce research of clear public interest and direct relevance to NMFS, rather than work that is purely academic and detached from management needs.
What is the mentorship structure for fellows?
Fellows conduct thesis research under the guidance of NMFS mentors based at participating NMFS Science Centers or Laboratories. The mentorship structure is intended to immerse students in an applied science environment and to ensure dissertation topics connect to NMFS priorities, data streams, and analytical approaches.
Why does the mentorship relationship matter for this award?
Because the award is a cooperative agreement, collaboration with an NMFS mentor and an active working relationship with NMFS scientists are central to how the award functions.
How many awards did NOAA expect to make for the FY 2012 competition?
For FY 2012, NOAA expected to make at least two new PhD fellowship awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The listed award ceiling is $38,500.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared for a non-federal contribution as defined in the full announcement.
Where does this opportunity sit within federal program catalogs?
The program is cataloged under CFDA number 11.417 (Sea Grant Support), placing it within the broader Sea Grant framework that supports marine and coastal research, education, and workforce development.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad at the organizational level. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, and state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments. The listing also notes "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which indicates the full announcement may include additional eligibility details.
Does the listing indicate that additional eligibility details may apply?
Yes. The "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)" language suggests there are important details in the full announcement about who may apply on behalf of a student and how the student-institution relationship must be structured for submission.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted and created on November 1, 2011. The original and current closing date was February 17, 2012. The opportunity was archived on March 18, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the closing date (February 17, 2012) and the archive date (March 18, 2012), this specific FY 2012 opportunity is closed.
Where were applicants directed to find full details and application instructions?
Applicants were directed to access details through the full announcement link referenced as a "FULL ANNOUNCEMENT" button.
Who was listed as the technical contact for download issues?
For technical issues specifically related to downloading the application, the contact listed was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor.
What does "discretionary federal grant opportunity" mean in this context?
In the information provided, the opportunity is described as a discretionary federal grant opportunity, meaning it is a competitively offered funding opportunity administered by the federal government (here, the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA Sea Grant in partnership with NMFS), rather than an entitlement or automatic formula distribution.
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