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ACS Puget Sound Grants for 2007
Request for Research Proposals
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, and one in 2005. This year we are again
offering two (2) grants. One grant ($750)
will be open to research of any cetacean species within Inland waters
of Washington State and British Columbia (Salish Sea), and a second
grant ($500) will be limited to research of coastal marine and riverine
small cetaceans in South and Southeast Asia such as the Indo-Pacific
humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis (chinensis and plumbea)), Irrawaddy
dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris), and Ganges (Platanista gangetica
gangetica) and Indus (Platanista gangetica minor) river dolphins.
Eligibility
For both grants: 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.
South and Southeast Asia Coastal and River Dolphin Research Grant: The
individual applying must be affiliated with an academic institution or
conservation organization. The research must be conducted in rivers or
coastal waters of South or Southeast Asia. The individual must be a
resident of the region in which the research is being performed.
Salish Sea Research Grant: 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 Inland waters of Washington State and British
Columbia (Salish Sea). Researchers of any nationality are eligible to
apply.
Proposals will be accepted through 20 MARCH 2007, and letters of
acceptance or denial will be issued no later than 30 APRIL 2007.
Grants
The grant awards will be available on 15 MAY 2007.
Guidelines
Proposal Format
The proposal should be no more than two (2) pages in length. It should
indicate why the researcher believes this research will benefit the
species of interest. The proposal should also include the budget item,
or items, toward which the researcher intends to apply this grant
money. A CV must be included with the proposal. The proposal may be
sent electronically or via regular mail to the addresses shown below.
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 Salish Sea grant recipient will be
invited to present a talk at our chapter meetings.
Contact Information
For submission of proposals or request for information, please contact:
ACS Puget Sound Chapter
2007 Research Grants
P.O. Box 17136
Seattle, WA 98127
USA
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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