National Academies Gulf Research Program Exploratory Grants

National Academies Gulf Research Program Exploratory Grants Many areas of research and development pertaining to the enhancement of oil system safety, the environment, and human health of the Gulf of Mexico and other offshore energy production regions could benefit from innovations. Innovative ideas or technologies often need time and testing to develop and evolve. The Gulf Research Program exploratory grants aim to jumpstart innovations and transformative ideas by providing seed money for research in its early conceptual phase, activities that can accelerate concept to testing, or development of novel approaches. The funding opportunity encourages innovators to explore and test ideas, collect preliminary data, or use the lessons learned from failed ideas to change course. The grants also could support the use of novel approaches, application of new expertise, or engagement of non-traditional disciplinary or interdisciplinary perspectives to break new ground on an old or a new problem. Key Dates December 18, 2014: Online application opens January 29, 2015, 8:00pm EST: Letter of Intent Due Date March 30, 2015, 8:00pm EST: Proposal Due Date A Letter of Intent is required for this funding opportunity. TOPICS OF REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS FOR EXPLORATORY GRANTS – AWARD YEAR 2015 The Gulf Research Program will welcome proposals from organizations on behalf of all qualified scientists, engineers, health professionals, and educators on one of ...
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