for Predictive Ecology Programs of the
Prince William Sound
Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI)
Deadline for receipt of applications: Open
The OSRI announces a competition for Science Planning Workshops.
Proposals are invited from organizations to initiate or continue bio-regional science planning workshops. The goal for these workshops is the development of a science plan by bringing together the public, agencies, and researchers in a region, and establishing principle goals, an approach, and an implementation plan. These workshops, related to oil spill technology, ecology and education, will encourage the development of a central hypothesis or theme. The public, resource users and managers will establish research goals relevant to the region while the role of scientific researchers will be to insure the scientific quality of the work and development of good hypothesis and questions to examine. OSRI anticipates funding workshops to refine and develop science plans for Prince William Sound, Cook Inlet and the North Gulf of Alaska, but will also consider programs for western Alaska and the Bering Sea.
Examples of science plans are the Global Ecosystem Dynamics (GLOBEC) program of the National Science Foundation and the Sound Ecosystem Assessment (SEA) program of the EVOS Trustee Council. This approach for a marine ecosystem starts by looking at the physical forcing in the ecosystem and its effects up the trophic chain through phytoplankton/zooplankton to marine mammals. Physical forcing affects each trophic level directly in addition to the effects which have propagated up the food chain. This approach ties people interested in the physics of systems to those interested in biological conditions.
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit an OSRI grant application package. This application may be obtained as a downloadable file from the OSRI homepage (http://www.pwssc.gen.ak.us/~osri/~osri.html).
As part of the application package, submit a detailed project description of 3-5 pages including summary, objectives, methods and a timeline. Include a budget showing total project cost and the amount requested from OSRI.
The proposal text should be single-spaced with a 12-point font (or larger) and one inch margins on all sides.
Proposal Evaluation
Experience - Applicants should have demonstrated ability to perform the project tasks, and a background or interest in planning workshops.
Need/Benefits - Project addresses objectives of the OSRI annual work plan.
Encourage Partnerships - Evidence of teamwork approach in methodology for the project.
Financial matching - OSRI strongly encourages matching funds or support from other sources for the project.
Submission Procedure
Other than instructions stipulated above, preparation and submission of proposals must follow the guidelines given in the application package. Required OSRI forms are found in the application package which can be obtained from the OSRI Homepage listed above or from:
P.O. Box 705 Cordova, AK 99574 Tel: (907) 424-5800 FAX: (907) 424-5820The original and three copies of proposals, including the copy bearing the signed cover page, should be mailed to:
Dr. Gary Thomas, Director Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute P.O. Box 705 Cordova, AK 99574Who May Submit
Community organizations, non-profits, and state and federal agencies are invited to submit proposals.
Awards
Proposals will be evaluated by the staff and/or a committee appointed by the OSRI and the disposition of the grant proposal will be communicated to applicants as soon as possible. The awards will be made as soon as contract negotiations allow with support up to $40,000 per year. The initial award will be for one year with an option to renew; continued support will depend on successful completion of the proposed project and submission of a final report, and pending the availability of funds.
Additional Information
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact:
Dr. Gary Thomas, Director Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute P.O. Box 705 Cordova, AK 99574 frontdes@grizzly.pwssc.gen.ak.us.The OSRI provides awards for research in the sciences, engineering and technology as well as educational programs. The awardee is wholly responsible for the conduct of such programs, research and preparation of the results for publication. The OSRI, therefore, does not assume responsibility for the research findings, their interpretation or implementation of programs.
The OSRI welcomes proposals from all qualified scientists, engineers and educators and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to compete fully in any of the research related programs described here. In accordance with federal statutes,regulations, and OSRI policies, no person on grounds of race, color, age, sex, national origin, or disability shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance from the OSRI.
Privacy Act and Public Burden
The information requested on proposal forms is solicitedunder the authority of the Oil Pollution Act 1990. It will be used in connection with the selection of qualified proposals and may be disclosed to qualified reviewers and staff assistants as part of the review process; to applicant institutions/grantees; to provide or obtain data regarding the application review process, award decisions, or the administration of awards; to government contractors, experts, volunteers, and researchers as necessary to complete assigned work; and to other government agencies in order to coordinate programs. Submission of the information is voluntary. Failure to provide full and complete information, however, may reduce the possibility of your receiving an award.