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.

Gulf of Mexico Sea Grant programs research

The Gulf of Mexico region Sea Grant programs and their partners (Ocean Research Priorities Plan, NOAA Coastal Storms Program, NOAA Coastal Services Center, and the EPA Gulf of Mexico Program) are pleased to announce a multi-disciplinary funding opportunity.

The following funding areas are addressed in the attached request for proposals:

1) Coastal Storms

2) Ecosystem Services Valuation

3) Sea-Level-Rise Data, Products and Tools

The full funding opportunity description and more detailed guidance can be found at masgc.org/regionalresearch.

Pre-proposals are due February 25, 2011 by 4 p.m. Central Time.

The point of contact for each topic and questions on priorities are:

Coastal Storms: Tracie Sempier, Coastal Storms Program Outreach Coordinator (tracie.sempier@usm.edu) or 228-818-8829.

Ecosystem Services Valuation: Robert Stickney, Texas Sea Grant Director (stickney@neo.tamu.edu) or 979-845-3902.

Sea Level Rise Data, Products and Tools: Thomas Ruppert, Florida Sea Grant Legal Specialist (truppert@ufl.edu) or 352-392-5870.

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NSF/Institute of Food Production and Sustainability

NIFA and the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the availability of approximately $2 million in FY 2011 to advance basic research in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences and in engineering on enhancing disaster resilient rural communities. This joint program supports research needed to develop technologies, processes, and systems to enhance the sustainability of rural communities.

NSF released the FY 2011 RFA announcement for both agencies. Applications must be submitted in response to the announcement by March 4, 2011. Applicants are required to address at least one of the following topics, or a combination, in terms of the vulnerabilities and resilience of rural communities to natural hazards or risks from accidents at facilities such as chemical plants: hazard mitigation practices, hazard preparedness and emergency response, and disaster recovery in rural communities. This competition will not support terrorism research. Visit the NSF website for more details. FY 2010 awards are located on theNIFA website.

Contact Robert E. O’Connor, program director, Social Behavioral and Economic Science, NSF; or Suresh Sureshwaran, NIFA national program leader in the Division of Agricultural Systems.

Bill Hoffman

National Program Leader - (Ag Homeland Security)

Institute of Food Production and Sustainability

NIFA/USDA

202-401-1112 (office)

202-445-5576 (cell)

whoffman@nifa.usda.gov

Florida Sea Grant communications coordinator

The communications coordinator is responsible for developing education, information and marketing products that support Florida Sea Grant's goals and objectives.

The coordinator is expected to contribute to the changing needs of Florida Sea Grant in support of its educational communications and outreach needs, and is also expected to incorporate new media products and changing technologies.

The coordinator develops communications products, including multimedia news packages, in-depth news and feature articles, print publications, videos and exhibits that engage selected audiences and enhance their knowledge of coastal and marine issues.

The communications coordinator will work with Sea Grant-related faculty and scientists, Sea Grant management, Sea Grant Extension agents and specialists, and institutional and agency partners to:

1. develop appropriate communications productions, manage projects and/or events, and coordinate and implement communications strategies.
2. create and/or produce editorial and multimedia content for the Florida Sea Grant web and social media presence.

The coordinator will provide oversight and maintenance of the Florida Sea Grant web and social media presence, as well as incorporate and implement electronic and technological developments into Sea Grant's communications programs.

Salary: $35,000 - $45,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Location: University of Florida campus, Gainesville, Fla.

Minimum Requirement: Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.

Preferred Requirements: Visit the Florida Sea Grant website for preferred qualifications, http://flseagrant.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=72&Itemid=83

Full job description and complete application details are available from the University of Florida Jobs Site,http://jobs.ufl.edu. Use Requisition No. 0806697.

Louisiana Sea Grant undergraduate research

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is soliciting applications from interested undergraduate students and faculty mentors at all Louisiana universities and colleges. UROP, established in 1992 by the Louisiana Sea Grant (LSG) College Program, offers the Louisiana undergraduate community funding to support hands-on research experience in marine and coastal resource issues. Previously funded projects have dealt with topics such as coastal ecology, fisheries, aquaculture, environmental engineering, and genetics.

A maximum of ten projects will be funded for the period March 2011 to December 2011; each will receive $1500-2500 to cover student wages, supplies, and necessary travel. Both student wages and academic credit may be earned concurrently if the policies of your institution allow this practice. Full-time undergraduate students at all Louisiana colleges and universities are eligible.

A written final report of research accomplishments and findings is required. Students are also encouraged both to present their findings at regional, national and international conferences and to publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Applications will be accepted until 21 December 2010. An Application Form and complete information can be found at the UROP website (click following link) Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

Maryland Sea Grant undergraduate research

Undergraduate Research Opportunity – Spread the Word

Please invite your undergraduate students to apply for Maryland Sea Grant's Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Estuarine Science.

http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/REU

It is a great opportunity. Spend a summer by the Chesapeake Bay.

Please Distribute Broadly

DETAILS:

- 12 week program: May 22 to August 14, 2011.
- $4200 stipend plus housing and travel support to and from Maryland
- http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/REU
- Applications due: February 22, 2011
- Apply http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/programs/research/reu/apply/form/index.html

We select undergraduates in diverse disciplines, including engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, ecology and marine and environmental science.

Details and application guidance at our web site:http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/REU

We are particularly interested in supporting talented students from institutions where access to marine science and to research projects is limited and who are from underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Since 1989, NSF has supported bringing students to conduct individual research projects with a scientist-mentor at either Chesapeake Biological Lab or Horn Point Lab of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.

If you have any questions please feel free to email or call me (301-405-6373). I apologize for any cross posting of this announcement.

Best Regards,

Fredrika Moser

Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship

The John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships Program was established in 1979 to provide a unique educational experience to students who have an interest in marine/ocean/Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The program is open to all students enrolled in a graduate or professional program in a marine- or aquatic-related field at a U.S.–accredited institution of higher learning. The fellowships, over 50 were awarded for the 2010class, allow students to share their expertise with policy makers in Washington, D.C., and provide a first-hand look at how science is used in the policy arena and how decisions are made. Many Knauss fellows are offered permanent employment by their sponsoring agencies and either remain in the Washington, DC, area or are assigned to offices across the United States.

The stipend for the Fellowship is $38,000 plus an additional $9,000 for moving and travel expenses and mandatory health insurance, and $2,000 for Placement Week expenses.

Louisiana Sea Grant has assisted in sending 19 bright students to DC on Knauss Fellowships. Ms. Lauren Land (LSU School of the Coast and Environment) and Ms. Amy Scaroni (LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources) are current finalists for the Class of 2011. Again, over 50fellowships will be available for the class of 2012 (February 2012 thorough January 2013); we hope to place several young men and women among them. Students from all of Louisiana’s colleges and universities are encouraged to take advantage of this exciting program. United States citizenship is not necessary to participate in the fellowship program.

Applications for the Knauss Fellowship will be rigorously evaluated according to the following criteria:

1 Recommendations and/or endorsements of student (15 percent total): Endorsement/content of the letter from the applicant's state Sea Grant Program Director, the applicant's major professor, and the second letter of recommendation. Note: The selection committee places great emphasis on the quality and sincerity of a nominee’s letters of endorsement. Please ensure that those asked to provide letters understand their importance in the selection process.

2 Academic record and statement of career goals and objectives of student (45 percent total): Quality of the applicant's personal education and career goal statement (30 percent); Strength of academic performance (15 percent).

3 Additional relevant experiences (40 percent total) related to:diversity of education, extra-curricular activities, honors and awards, and interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills. For the Knauss Sea Grant Fellowship Program, relevant experience would be in marine or aquatic-related fields. Note: The selection committee looks very favorably on résumés that have a diversity both of volunteer and extracurricular activities and of publications and oral presentations.

Eligible graduate students must submit applications to State Sea Grant college programs. Applications from prospective fellows to the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program are due 18 February 2011.

• Please contact your local Sea Grant Program (see below).
• To obtain the RFP, please visit www.grants.gov
• Federal Funding Opportunity #: OAR-SG-2010-2001562
• For more information, please contact Miquel.Lugo@noaa.gov.

Visit either Knauss Fellowships: National Sea Grant Office: NOAA orKnauss Application Info: Sea Grant: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or Louisiana Sea Grant - Fellowships for additional information on Knauss Fellowships and how to apply. You may also contact me both at 225-578-6373 and at dniela@lsu.edu.

Please forward this message along to students who may be interested in applying for Knauss Fellowships.