The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Marine Mammals and Biology (MMB) program 
supports basic and applied research and technology development related to 
understanding the effects of sound on marine mammals, including physiological, 
behavioral, ecological effects and population-level effects. Our current 
program thrusts include, but are not limited to:

1. Monitoring & Detection  
2. Integrated Ecosystem Research (including Sensor & Tag Development) 
3. Effects of sound on marine life: 
        -Hearing 
        -Behavioral Response Studies  
        -Physiology (Diving & Stress)  
        -Population Consequences of Acoustic Disturbance (PCAD) 
4. Models & Databases for Environmental Compliance  

Persons with an interest in obtaining support for their research should review 
the Marine Mammals and Biology (MMB) program topics and goals (webpage) to 
evaluate the potential overlap between ONR MMB program goals and areas of 
interest, and your own research. The next step in assessing the potential for 
support is to submit to the program a brief (2-3 pages) pre-proposal (also 
referred to sometimes as a planning letter or white paper).  The pre-proposal 
is intended to be an informal document submitted to the program that briefly 
describes the rationale and nature of the work to be proposed, the approach to 
addressing questions posed, and estimates the costs of the research. 

Pre-proposals should: 

- Clearly and concisely describe the nature and objectives of the work 
proposed.  
- Indicate the amount of time needed to conduct the research.  
- Provide an estimate of funds required by federal fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 
30) - if applicable, days of ship time and class of ship required should        
 be clearly noted, but not included in your budget estimates.  
- Include a short 1-2 page CV for each principal investigator (PI).  
- Include complete contact information for each PI, including phone number and 
e- mail address.

31 March 2012 - Pre-Proposal Deadline

General ONR Funding Cycle:
- Pre-proposals: Due March 31, 2012 
- Invitation full proposal: June-July 2012 
- Full proposals due: End of August 2012 (unless otherwise negotiated)  
- Funding Date: Oct. 1, 2012 - March 2013

More information on ONR MMB Program can be can be found at:
http://www.onr.navy.mil/Science-Technology/Departments/Code-32/All-Programs/Atmosphere-Research-322/Marine-Mammals-Biology.aspx



Dr. Michael J. Weise
Marine Mammals & Biological Oceanography Program  
Office of Naval Research - Code 32                             
One Liberty Center - Rm 1068
875 N. Randolph St.
Arlington, VA 22203-1995
703.696.4533 office
703.696.2007 fax
[email protected]
http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Science-Technology/Departments/Code-32/All-Programs/Atmosphere-Research-322/Marine-Mammals-Biology.aspx


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