Louisiana Sea Grant coastal projects

This is a solicitation from the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program for Statements of Interest proposing two-year coastal research projects. The Statement of Interest serves as a project pre-proposal that identifies a topic relevant to coastal and marine needs in Louisiana and the nation. It describes both the scope of the need, problem, or opportunity and how the results achieved would contribute to development, conservation, or utilization of coastal and marine resources. Statements allow for review of concepts, rationale, general approach, and expected outcomes and impacts before faculty must commit to providing a narrative of detailed methodology, literature review, and other requirements of a full proposal.

1. Priority Focus Areas are: 1) Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, 2) Sustainable Coastal Development, 3) Safe and Sustainable Seafood Supply, and 4) Hazard Resilience in Coastal Communities. We strongly suggest that you access a complete explanation of these priorities and their attendant Goals and Strategies at Louisiana Sea Grant Strategic Plan 2009-2013.

2. Proposals must be strong in scientific and professional merit, rationale and user relationships. Other criteria apply.

3. 50% match is required for all awards.

4. Faculty may participate in a maximum of two Statements of Interest. Listing as Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator, or Associate Investigator counts as participation.

Size of Grant Awards

We will entertain Statements of Interest with maximum budgets of $90,000/year for either one or two year projects. Occasionally projects that are evaluated highly, but fall just below the cutoff for full funding, can be supported at a reduced scope and cost with Program Development funds.

A fully completed and signed Statement of Interest, in either hard copy or PDF format, must be submitted to Ms. Katie Lea (Room 238 Sea Grant Building, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 or klea@lsu.edu) by 4:00 PM on Friday, 28 January 2011 without exception.

Please go to Funding and Proposal Information 2012-2014 for complete information on Statement of Interest content specifications, appropriate forms, and submission procedures. Contact me if you either encounter problems or have questions regarding the Statement of Interest.