Submitting Research Proposals

Competitive Research Announcements:

On February 7, 2013, Broad Agency Announcement E13PS00017 was posted concerning a request for white papers on safety of operations in the US OCS. The announcement closes on March 7, 2013. Please follow the instructions in the announcement to submit a white paper. On February 2, 2013, Broad Agency Announcement E13PS00016 was posted concerning a request for white papers on safety of renewable energy operations in the US OCS. The announcement closes on March 7, 2013 Please follow the instructions in the announcement to submit a white paper.

Unsolicited Research Proposals:

BSEE also accepts unsolicited research proposals that fit our mission. The Bureau has suggested guidelines that you may follow if your white paper results in a future request for a full proposal or you submit an unsolicited proposal. The purpose is to provide consistency in proposals to expedite the review process. 

If you have questions, please contact Sharon Buffington.