Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2015 2004339
Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2015 2004339
- 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 Population and Ecosystem 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 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 $500,000.00 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 5 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 and Ecosystem Dynamics Fellows must be admitted to a PhD degree program in population dynamics, ecosystem dynamics, or a related field such as wildlife biology, fishery biology, natural resource management, marine biology, quantitative ecology, applied mathematics, applied statistics, or simulation modeling 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 Population and Ecosystem Dynamics (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA OAR SG 2015 2004339) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, administered through NOAA Sea Grant in partnership with NOAA Fisheries (the National Marine Fisheries Service, NMFS). It is structured as a cooperative agreement and is aimed at supporting PhD-level research and professional development in areas that directly inform how the United States assesses, models, and manages living marine resources.
The program is designed to fund doctoral students who plan careers focused on marine ecosystem dynamics and population dynamics, with a strong emphasis on quantitative and modeling approaches. The work supported is expected to strengthen methods used to evaluate whole marine ecosystems, determine the status of fish and invertebrate stocks that are managed or targeted, and assess protected species such as marine mammals and seabirds. In practice, the fellowship is meant to produce research that has clear public value and direct relevance to NMFS science and management needs, rather than being purely academic. Fellows are expected to tackle thesis problems aligned with NMFS priorities, and they do so with guidance from NMFS mentors based at participating NMFS Science Centers or Offices, which signals a hands-on collaboration between the student, the academic institution, and federal scientists.
This fellowship aligns with NOAA's broader mission outcomes, specifically the Healthy Oceans goal, described here as sustaining marine fisheries, habitats, and biodiversity through healthy and productive ecosystems. The fellowship focus on assessment tools, stock status evaluation, ecosystem-based approaches, and quantitative decision-support methods fits that objective by strengthening the scientific foundations used in marine resource management and conservation.
In terms of funding scale and anticipated awards, the announcement indicates an estimated total funding level of about $500,000 and an expectation of five awards overall, while also noting that at least two new PhD fellowships were expected to be awarded in 2015. The expected annual award per fellow is $43,500 (made up of federal funds plus matching funds). The cost share is split conceptually in half: $21,750 is expected from NOAA Fisheries, with the remaining $21,750 expected from Sea Grant federal funds together with the required non-federal matching funds. The opportunity explicitly includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants and their sponsoring programs must account for and document the match as part of the award structure. The listing also includes an award ceiling of $36,250 and an award floor of $10,000, reflecting the range of amounts that may apply under certain budgeting or administrative configurations even though the fellowship description highlights the typical $43,500 annual support level.
Eligibility is tightly defined around both citizenship and academic status. Prospective fellows must be U.S. citizens. At the time of application, they must be admitted to a PhD program in population dynamics, ecosystem dynamics, or a closely related discipline. The announcement gives examples of acceptable related fields, including wildlife biology, fishery biology, natural resource management, marine biology, quantitative ecology, applied mathematics, applied statistics, and simulation modeling. Applicants who are not yet fully admitted may still be eligible if they can provide a signed letter from a U.S. institution of higher education indicating provisional acceptance to a PhD program contingent on receiving funding such as this fellowship. Importantly, applications are submitted by Sea Grant programs, not directly by individual students as standalone applicants, and submissions must be routed through Grants.gov.
Key timeline dates for the FY 2015 competition include a posted date of December 9, 2014, an original closing date of January 29, 2015, and a revised/current closing date of February 26, 2015, with an archive date of February 28, 2015. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 11.417 (Sea Grant Support), placing it within the established federal assistance framework for Sea Grant activities.
For access or technical issues with the full announcement, the listed points of contact are Chris Hayes (301-734-1088) and Laura Oremland (301-427-8162).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Fiscal Year 2015 NMFS Sea Grant Fellowships in Population and Ecosystem Dynamics." The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA OAR SG 2015 2004339.
Which federal agency is offering and administering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce. It is administered through NOAA Sea Grant in partnership with NOAA Fisheries (the National Marine Fisheries Service, NMFS).
What type of federal award is this?
The fellowship is structured as a cooperative agreement, which reflects hands-on collaboration among the fellow, the academic institution, and NMFS mentors at participating NMFS Science Centers or Offices.
What is the purpose of the fellowship?
The fellowship supports PhD-level research and professional development in population and ecosystem dynamics, with an emphasis on quantitative and modeling approaches that directly inform how the United States assesses, models, and manages living marine resources.
What kinds of research topics does the fellowship support?
Supported work is expected to strengthen methods used to evaluate whole marine ecosystems, determine the status of managed or targeted fish and invertebrate stocks, and assess protected species such as marine mammals and seabirds. The focus is on producing research with clear public value and direct relevance to NMFS science and management needs.
Is the fellowship intended for purely academic research?
No. The fellowship is intended to produce research that is directly relevant to NMFS science and management priorities rather than being purely academic.
What is the expected role of NOAA Fisheries (NMFS) mentors?
Fellows are expected to work on thesis problems aligned with NMFS priorities and receive guidance from NMFS mentors based at participating NMFS Science Centers or Offices, indicating active collaboration with federal scientists.
How does this fellowship align with NOAA goals?
The fellowship aligns with NOAA's Healthy Oceans goal, described as sustaining marine fisheries, habitats, and biodiversity through healthy and productive ecosystems. The fellowship emphasis on assessment tools, stock status evaluation, ecosystem-based approaches, and quantitative decision-support methods supports this mission outcome.
What is the estimated total funding and number of awards?
The announcement indicates an estimated total funding level of about $500,000 and an expectation of five awards overall. It also notes that at least two new PhD fellowships were expected to be awarded in 2015.
How much funding is expected per fellow per year?
The expected annual award per fellow is $43,500, combining federal funds and matching funds as described in the announcement.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants and sponsoring programs must account for and document required match as part of the award structure.
How is the cost share described in the announcement?
The cost share is described conceptually in half: $21,750 is expected from NOAA Fisheries, and the remaining $21,750 is expected from Sea Grant federal funds together with required non-federal matching funds.
What are the award ceiling and award floor listed for this opportunity?
The listing includes an award ceiling of $36,250 and an award floor of $10,000. The fellowship description separately highlights a typical annual support level of $43,500 per fellow.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is defined by citizenship and academic status. Prospective fellows must be U.S. citizens and, at the time of application, must be admitted to a PhD program in population dynamics, ecosystem dynamics, or a closely related discipline.
What related PhD disciplines are considered acceptable?
The announcement provides examples of acceptable related fields, including wildlife biology, fishery biology, natural resource management, marine biology, quantitative ecology, applied mathematics, applied statistics, and simulation modeling.
Can someone apply if they are not fully admitted to a PhD program yet?
Possibly. Applicants who are not yet fully admitted may still be eligible if they can provide a signed letter from a U.S. institution of higher education indicating provisional acceptance to a PhD program contingent on receiving funding such as this fellowship.
Do individual students submit applications directly?
No. Applications are submitted by Sea Grant programs, not directly by individual students as standalone applicants.
How must applications be submitted?
Submissions must be routed through Grants.gov.
What are the key dates for the FY 2015 competition?
The posted date is December 9, 2014. The original closing date is January 29, 2015. The revised/current closing date is February 26, 2015. The archive date is February 28, 2015.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 11.417, associated with Sea Grant Support.
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues with the full announcement?
The listed points of contact are Chris Hayes (301-734-1088) and Laura Oremland (301-427-8162).
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