Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2015 2004341
Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2015 2004341
- The Department of Commerce in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2015 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 Jan 6, 2015 and posted on Dec 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 26, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $145,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $36,250.00 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).
- 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 resource or environmental economics 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 must be submitted through www.Grants.gov.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2015 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Marine Resource Economics (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA OAR SG 2015 2004341) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce that supports PhD students who want to build careers applying quantitative economic methods to real-world marine conservation and fisheries management problems. The program is run as a cooperative agreement and is closely tied to NOAA Fisheries (NMFS) priorities, with Fellows expected to work on dissertation research topics that have clear public value and direct relevance to NMFS decision-making. A central feature of the fellowship is mentorship: each Fellow carries out their thesis research under the guidance of NMFS mentors located at participating NMFS Science Centers or offices, helping ensure the work connects to operational management and policy needs rather than remaining purely academic.
The fellowship aligns with NOAA's Healthy Oceans goal, specifically the objective of sustaining marine fisheries, habitats, and biodiversity through healthy and productive ecosystems. In practice, that means the program is looking for economists in training who can evaluate tradeoffs, benefits, costs, incentives, and economic impacts tied to conserving and managing living marine resources. Although the announcement does not list specific research themes, the emphasis on "development and implementation of quantitative methods" signals a preference for strong analytical work such as applied econometrics, bioeconomic modeling, valuation, policy analysis, or other rigorous approaches that can inform fisheries and ecosystem management.
Funding is structured around supporting a small cohort each year. For FY 2015, the opportunity anticipates approximately two new awards (ExpectedAwards: 2) with an estimated total funding amount of $145,000. The program describes an expected annual award per Fellow of $43,500 (including federal and matching funds). That annual support is split evenly between NOAA Fisheries and Sea Grant: about $21,750 is expected from NOAA Fisheries and about $21,750 from Sea Grant federal funds plus the required associated match. The opportunity explicitly requires cost sharing or matching, which is typical of Sea Grant mechanisms. Administrative figures in the listing also include an award ceiling of $36,250 and an award floor of $10,000, indicating that specific award totals and budget structures can vary within the program rules and the cooperative agreement framework.
Eligibility is focused and fairly strict. Prospective Fellows must be U.S. citizens. At the time of application, applicants must already be admitted to a PhD program in resource economics or environmental economics at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or its territories, or they must provide a signed letter verifying provisional acceptance contingent on receiving financial support such as this fellowship. Another key logistical requirement is that applications cannot be submitted directly by students; instead, applications must come through Sea Grant programs and be submitted electronically via Grants.gov. The listing categorizes eligible applicants broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," but the narrative makes clear the intended route is through the Sea Grant network on behalf of eligible doctoral candidates.
The timeline for FY 2015 shows the opportunity was posted on December 9, 2014, with an original closing date of January 29, 2015, later extended to a current closing date of February 26, 2015. The archive date is February 28, 2015. The CFDA number associated with the program is 11.417 (Sea Grant Support), and the activity category is listed under environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development. For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, the notice provides points of contact: Chris Hayes (301-734-1088) and Laura Oremland (301-427-8162).
FAQs: FY 2015 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Marine Resource Economics
What is this funding opportunity?
The Fiscal Year 2015 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Marine Resource Economics is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA OAR SG 2015 2004341). It supports PhD students who plan to build careers applying quantitative economic methods to real-world marine conservation and fisheries management problems.
Who runs the program and how is it administered?
The fellowship is run as a cooperative agreement and is closely tied to NOAA Fisheries (NMFS) priorities. Fellows are expected to work on dissertation topics with clear public value and direct relevance to NMFS decision-making, with mentorship provided by NMFS staff at participating NMFS Science Centers or offices.
What is the main purpose of the fellowship?
The fellowship is designed to develop economists-in-training who can apply quantitative methods to evaluate tradeoffs, benefits, costs, incentives, and economic impacts related to conserving and managing living marine resources, in ways that can inform operational management and policy decisions.
How does mentorship work in this fellowship?
A central feature is mentorship from NMFS mentors located at participating NMFS Science Centers or offices. Fellows carry out thesis/dissertation research under this guidance to ensure the work connects to real management and policy needs rather than remaining purely academic.
What kinds of research approaches does the program appear to emphasize?
While the announcement does not list specific research themes, it emphasizes the "development and implementation of quantitative methods." This signals a preference for rigorous analytical work (for example, applied econometrics, bioeconomic modeling, valuation, or policy analysis) that can inform fisheries and ecosystem management.
How does the fellowship align with NOAA priorities?
The fellowship aligns with NOAA's Healthy Oceans goal, specifically the objective of sustaining marine fisheries, habitats, and biodiversity through healthy and productive ecosystems. Research is expected to be relevant to NOAA Fisheries decision-making priorities.
How many awards are expected for FY 2015?
The opportunity anticipates approximately two new awards (ExpectedAwards: 2) for FY 2015.
What is the estimated total funding for FY 2015?
The estimated total funding amount listed for FY 2015 is $145,000.
What is the expected annual award amount per Fellow?
The program describes an expected annual award per Fellow of $43,500, including federal and matching funds.
How is the annual support split between NOAA Fisheries and Sea Grant?
The expected annual support is split evenly: about $21,750 from NOAA Fisheries and about $21,750 from Sea Grant federal funds plus the required associated match.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly requires cost sharing or matching, which is described as typical of Sea Grant mechanisms.
What are the award floor and award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The listing includes an award ceiling of $36,250 and an award floor of $10,000, indicating that specific award totals and budget structures can vary within program rules and the cooperative agreement framework.
Who is eligible to be a Fellow?
Prospective Fellows must be U.S. citizens and, at the time of application, must already be admitted to a PhD program in resource economics or environmental economics at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or its territories. Applicants may also qualify if they provide a signed letter verifying provisional acceptance contingent on receiving financial support such as this fellowship.
Can students submit an application directly?
No. Applications cannot be submitted directly by students. Applications must come through Sea Grant programs and be submitted electronically via Grants.gov.
Where must the PhD program be located?
The PhD program must be at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or its territories.
What is the required degree level and field of study?
The opportunity is for PhD students in resource economics or environmental economics.
What is the submission method for applications?
Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov, and they must be routed through Sea Grant programs (not submitted by students directly).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on December 9, 2014. The original closing date was January 29, 2015, and it was extended to a current closing date of February 26, 2015. The archive date is February 28, 2015.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 11.417 (Sea Grant Support).
What activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is listed under environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The notice provides points of contact: Chris Hayes (301-734-1088) and Laura Oremland (301-427-8162).
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The opportunity states the program is run as a cooperative agreement and is closely tied to NMFS priorities, with Fellows expected to conduct dissertation research directly relevant to NMFS decision-making and supported through mentorship at NMFS Science Centers or offices.
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