ACS Puget Sound RESEARCH GRANTS

Request for Research Proposals

Note: The Request for research proposals is currently closed. The following has been retained for reference.

The American Cetacean Society (ACS), the oldest whale and dolphin conservation organization (est. 1967) protects whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats and ecosystems through public education, research grants, and conservation actions. ACS has supported worthwhile research projects in past years and continues to do so today.

The Puget Sound Chapter of ACS (ACS/PS) was re-established in the summer of 1999 and has more than 70 members. Despite being a newer chapter, we have already awarded one grant in 2000 and two grants in 2001, one in 2002, two in 2004, one in 2005, and two in 2007.

This year we are offering one (1) $1,000 grant to be restricted to research of Southern Resident Killer Whales within the waters of Oregon, Washington or British Columbia, Canada.

Eligibility

The individual conducting the research must submit the proposal, in addition to a CV. Project Managers or Principal Investigators will oversee all fieldwork. Applicants must have obtained any necessary permits or authorizations for conducting the proposed research prior to any awards being disbursed.

This grant is available to undergraduate students currently enrolled in a college or university and graduate students currently enrolled in, or accepted to, a masters or doctorate program who meet the evaluation criteria. The research must be conducted within the waters of Oregon, Washington State or British Columbia (Salish Sea). Researchers of any nationality are eligible to apply.

Proposals will be accepted through 30 MARCH 2008, and letters of acceptance or denial will be issued no later than 30 APRIL 2008.

Grants

The grant awards will be available on 15 MAY 2008. Funding for this year's grant has been generously provided by the Whale Watch Operators Association Northwest (WWOANW) and from the following whale-watch operators: Prince of Whales, Springtide Charters, and San Juan Safaris.

Guidelines

Please review our Proposal Guide for a full description of the guidelines for the research proposal and review process.

Expected Deliverables

There is no deadline for the completion of work; however, a brief report describing the progress/status of the research should be presented to ACS/PS no later than one (1) year after receipt of funds. This report will be featured in a future issue of our chapter newsletter, Whulj. In addition, the grant recipients are invited to present a talk for our Speaker Series.

Contact Information

For submission of proposals or requests for information, please contact:

American Cetacean Society - Puget Sound Chapter
P.O. Box 17136
Seattle, WA 98127
USA

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