***California Sea Grant currently is not accepting applications for proposal development awards***
Program Development awards support short-term activities that include quick responses to unexpected events or program-development efforts. The turnaround time between the date of the request (proposal submission) and beginning of the project is typically 2 months. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the California Sea Grant Director before writing a Program Development proposal.
The California Sea Grant College Program emphasizes innovative research on ocean and coastal resources and processes with a well-developed rationale and a strong potential for broad application. University-based research that has broad national or international application is appropriate. Work with a strong theoretical basis that encompasses clear, testable hypotheses is desirable; low priority is given to survey or inventory studies. Research that addresses important regional issues, problems and opportunities is also appropriate. An educational or outreach component of research projects is valued.
To request support for workshops or conferences, please email sgproposal@ucsd.edu.