Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2013 2003529
Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2013 2003529
- 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 2013 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, 2012 and posted on Nov 1, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 22, 2013. (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 10 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 Population Dynamics Fellows must be admitted to a PhD degree program in population dynamics or a related field such as applied mathematics, statistics, or quantitative ecology, 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 come from Sea Grant programs and should be submitted through www.Grants.gov.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2013 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Population Dynamics (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA OAR SG 2013 2003529) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Department of Commerce, administered through NOAA Sea Grant in partnership with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It supports doctoral training and research focused on the population dynamics of living marine resources, with an emphasis on developing and applying quantitative tools used to evaluate stock status and inform management decisions. The program is explicitly tied to NOAA's broader mission of protecting, restoring, and managing coastal and ocean resources through ecosystem-based management, meaning the fellowship is meant to produce work that is not just academically strong but also practically useful to fisheries science and public policy.
The fellowship is structured as a Graduate Fellowship Program that typically brings in at least two new PhD fellows each year, and the announcement lists an expected total of 10 awards under this opportunity cycle. Awards are made as cooperative agreements, which generally implies a more active role for the federal partner than a standard grant, including ongoing coordination and involvement with NMFS scientists. Fellows conduct thesis research on topics of public interest and direct relevance to NMFS priorities, and they do so with guidance from NMFS mentors based at participating NMFS Science Centers or Laboratories. In practice, that mentorship component is central to the program: it is designed to connect graduate students to the real-world data, assessment needs, and decision contexts that NMFS deals with, while also building a pipeline of highly trained quantitative scientists for careers in fisheries assessment, marine resource management, and related research roles.
The funding details in the announcement indicate an award ceiling of $38,500, with no stated award floor, and a cost sharing or matching requirement applies. The opportunity is categorized under education, environment, science and technology, and other research and development, and it falls under CFDA number 11.417 (Sea Grant Support). Applications are submitted through Grants.gov, but importantly they must come from Sea Grant programs rather than being submitted directly by individual students, which means prospective fellows typically work through their state Sea Grant office or host Sea Grant program to prepare and route the application package.
Eligibility is specific and fairly strict. Prospective fellows must be United States citizens. At the time of application, the student must already be admitted to a PhD program in population dynamics or a closely related quantitative field such as applied mathematics, statistics, or quantitative ecology at a U.S. institution of higher education (including U.S. territories). If the student is not fully admitted yet, the program allows a signed letter from the institution indicating provisional acceptance that becomes final if the student secures financial support like this fellowship. This framing makes clear that the fellowship is meant for doctoral candidates committed to quantitative marine population work, not for masters students or applicants still exploring whether they will pursue a PhD.
Key dates for this specific FY 2013 competition include a posted and creation date of November 1, 2012, with an original and current closing date of February 22, 2013, and an archive date of March 24, 2013. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Terry Smith at the National Sea Grant College Program in Silver Spring, Maryland (telephone 301-734-1084), with an office email referenced in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Fiscal Year 2013 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Population Dynamics opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, administered through NOAA Sea Grant in partnership with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It supports doctoral training and research focused on the population dynamics of living marine resources, especially research that develops and applies quantitative tools used to evaluate stock status and inform management decisions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this fellowship?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA OAR SG 2013 2003529.
What is the program trying to achieve?
The fellowship is designed to support PhD-level research that is both academically strong and directly useful to fisheries science and public policy. It is explicitly tied to NOAA's mission of protecting, restoring, and managing coastal and ocean resources through ecosystem-based management, and it aims to produce work that helps inform real-world management decisions.
What kinds of research topics does the fellowship support?
The fellowship supports thesis research on the population dynamics of living marine resources, with an emphasis on quantitative methods used for stock assessment and related management applications. Projects are expected to be of public interest and directly relevant to NMFS priorities.
Is this a graduate fellowship or a standard research grant?
It is structured as a Graduate Fellowship Program supporting doctoral training and research, rather than a general-purpose research grant program.
How many fellows and awards are expected under this opportunity?
The program typically brings in at least two new PhD fellows each year, and this announcement lists an expected total of 10 awards for this opportunity cycle.
What type of federal award mechanism is used?
Awards are made as cooperative agreements, which generally indicates a more active role for the federal partner than a standard grant, including coordination and involvement with NMFS scientists.
What role do NMFS mentors play in the fellowship?
Mentorship is central to the program. Fellows conduct thesis research with guidance from NMFS mentors based at participating NMFS Science Centers or Laboratories, connecting fellows to NMFS data, assessment needs, and management decision contexts.
Who is eligible to be a fellow?
Prospective fellows must be United States citizens. At the time of application, the student must already be admitted to a PhD program in population dynamics or a closely related quantitative field (such as applied mathematics, statistics, or quantitative ecology) at a U.S. institution of higher education, including U.S. territories.
Can someone apply if they are not fully admitted to a PhD program yet?
Yes, the announcement allows a signed letter from the institution indicating provisional acceptance that becomes final if the student secures financial support such as this fellowship.
Are master's students eligible?
The opportunity is described as supporting doctoral training and research, and eligibility is framed around admission to a PhD program. Based on the provided information, it is intended for doctoral candidates rather than master's students.
Where must the PhD program be located?
The PhD program must be at a U.S. institution of higher education, including U.S. territories.
How are applications submitted?
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov, but they must be submitted by Sea Grant programs rather than directly by individual students. Prospective fellows typically work through their state Sea Grant office or a host Sea Grant program to prepare and route the application package.
Can an individual student submit the application directly?
No. The information provided indicates that applications must come from Sea Grant programs and are not submitted directly by individual students.
What is the award ceiling for this fellowship?
The announcement lists an award ceiling of $38,500.
Is there an award floor (minimum award amount)?
No award floor is stated in the provided information.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement indicates that a cost sharing or matching requirement applies.
What are the main topical categories for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under education, environment, science and technology, and other research and development.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity falls under CFDA number 11.417 (Sea Grant Support).
What are the key dates for the FY 2013 competition?
The posted and creation date is November 1, 2012. The original and current closing date is February 22, 2013. The archive date is March 24, 2013.
Who was the point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Terry Smith at the National Sea Grant College Program in Silver Spring, Maryland, telephone 301-734-1084. An office email address was referenced in the notice.
Which federal agencies are involved in administering or partnering on this fellowship?
The Department of Commerce is the federal department associated with the opportunity. The program is administered through NOAA Sea Grant in partnership with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
Where do fellows typically connect with NMFS during the fellowship?
Fellows are mentored by NMFS scientists based at participating NMFS Science Centers or Laboratories, which is where the guidance and coordination around NMFS-relevant research typically occurs.
What kind of career pathway is this fellowship intended to support?
Based on the description provided, the fellowship is intended to help build a pipeline of highly trained quantitative scientists for careers in fisheries assessment, marine resource management, and related research roles.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Next opportunity: OVW FY 2013 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program, District of Columbia (DC) Special Initiative
Previous opportunity: OVW FY 2013 Court Training and Improvements Program Domestic Violence Mentor Court Initiative Call for Concept Papers
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2013 2003529
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (NOAA OAR SG 2013 2003529) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Fiscal year 2013 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Marine Resource Economics Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2013 2003524 Funding Number: NOAA OAR SG 2013 2003524 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $38,500 |
| Projects of Special Merit Competition FY2013 Apply for NOAA NOS OCRM 2013 2003496 Funding Number: NOAA NOS OCRM 2013 2003496 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| 2013 Partnerships for the Marine Mammal Response and Hawaiian Monk Seal Recovery Programs Apply for NOAA NMFS PIRO 2013 2003616 Funding Number: NOAA NMFS PIRO 2013 2003616 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $70,000 |
| 2013 Marine Education and Training Mini Grant Program Apply for NOAA NMFS PIRO 2013 2003597 Funding Number: NOAA NMFS PIRO 2013 2003597 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $15,000 |
| 2013 Marine National Monument Program Apply for NOAA NMFS PIRO 2013 2003627 Funding Number: NOAA NMFS PIRO 2013 2003627 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $30,000 |
| FY2013 Marine Debris Prevention, Education and Outreach Partnership Grants Apply for NOAA NOS ORR 2013 2003595 Funding Number: NOAA NOS ORR 2013 2003595 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Pacific Coast Joint Venture Apply for F13AS00181 Funding Number: F13AS00181 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $664,473 |
| Cooperative Research Program (CRP) Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2014 2003763 Funding Number: NOAA NMFS SE 2014 2003763 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| 2013 Saltonstall Kennedy (2013 S K) Apply for NOAA NMFS FHQ 2013 2003834 Funding Number: NOAA NMFS FHQ 2013 2003834 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program) Apply for NOAA NMFS PRPO 2014 2003811 Funding Number: NOAA NMFS PRPO 2014 2003811 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| FY 2014 Species Recovery Grants to Tribes Apply for NOAA NMFS PRPO 2014 2003832 Funding Number: NOAA NMFS PRPO 2014 2003832 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Fiscal Year 2014 NOAA Gulf of Mexico Bay Watershed Education and Training (B WET) Program Apply for NOAA NMFS SE 2014 2003813 Funding Number: NOAA NMFS SE 2014 2003813 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Climate Program Office FY 2014 Apply for NOAA OAR CPO 2014 2003692 Funding Number: NOAA OAR CPO 2014 2003692 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Collaborative Science, Technology, and Applied Research (CSTAR) Program Apply for NOAA NWS NWSPO 2014 2003851 Funding Number: NOAA NWS NWSPO 2014 2003851 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $125,000 |
| Coral Reef Conservation Program International Coral Reef Conservation Cooperative Agreements Apply for NOAA NOS OCRM 2014 2003838 Funding Number: NOAA NOS OCRM 2014 2003838 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program FY 2014 Competition Apply for NOAA NOS OCRM 2014 2003828 Funding Number: NOAA NOS OCRM 2014 2003828 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Fiscal Year 2014 Monkfish Research Set Aside Apply for NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2014 2003824 Funding Number: NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2014 2003824 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Projects of Special Merit Competition FY2014 Apply for NOAA NOS OCRM 2014 2003918 Funding Number: NOAA NOS OCRM 2014 2003918 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| FY2014 NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B WET) Hawaii Program Apply for NOAA NOS CSC 2014 2003875 Funding Number: NOAA NOS CSC 2014 2003875 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| FY14 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program Apply for NOAA NOS NMS 2014 2003873 Funding Number: NOAA NOS NMS 2014 2003873 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $42,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "NOAA OAR SG 2013 2003529", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.