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Recent Grant AwardsResearch Proposals Funded Under the Commission's FY2008 SolicitationCategory: Conservation of critically endangered marine mammal species or populations
Category: Indirect effects of fisheries on marine mammals
Research Priorities and GuidelinesThe Marine Mammal Commission carries out a small research program that supports projects aimed at meeting the conservation and protection goals of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The Commission’s research program includes all relevant activities including basic and applied research, workshops, literature reviews, compilation of expert opinion, and drafting manuscripts. The research program is administered by the Commission’s Scientific Program staff in consultation with a research subcommittee composed of members of the Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors on Marine Mammals. Click here for more information. Funding OpportunityThe Commission accepts unsolicited proposals at any time; however, no further funding decisions are anticipated until early 2009. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the Scientific Program Director by e-mail (bgisiner@mmc.gov) or telephone (301-504-0087) before undertaking a full, formal proposal. For guidance on proposal format, click here. Proposals will be reviewed by the Commission’s Research Subcommittee and external experts, as deemed necessary by the Commission. Proposal reviews will follow standard National Science Foundation and National Academy of Sciences guidelines for conflict of interest and confidentiality. Policy on Indirect CostsDue to the limited amount of funds available for research awards and the nature of the Commission’s goals and responsibilities, the Marine Mammal Commission has traditionally limited indirect costs for research grants and contracts awarded by the Commission to 10 percent of the total award. Click here for more information. |
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