for Ecology Programs of the
Prince William Sound
Oil Spill Recovery Institute
Deadline for receipt of applications: February 23, 1999
The Oil Spill Recovery Institute is accepting proposals for small grants that focus on marine resources at risk along major oil transportation routes in the arctic and subarctic. Two major areas of focus are:
(1) Oil Impact Prediction: Projects that improve the prediction of natural change in marine populations. This is a prerequisite to a determination of the impacts of oil spills and the resulting clean-up and restoration activities.
(2) Oil Impact Monitoring: Projects that improve the ability to monitor biological changes in the marine environment. This capability is necessary to generate input to numerical models that will predict population changes that may occur in the event of an oil spill.
The total FY99 budget for this program area is $96,000 and OSRI anticipates funding several projects from this total amount. The duration of the grant awards will be for one year with an option to renew.
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit an OSRI grant application package. This application may be obtained as a downloadable file from the OSRI web page or from the OSRI by calling (907) 424-5800.
The original and three copies of the proposal, 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 99574
Proposals must be submitted in hard copy form. Proposals will not
be accepted by FAX or electronically. They must arrive at the OSRI
by the due date.
Proposal Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated by the OSRI director, individual peer reviewers and/or a review panel. All large proposals will also be reviewed by the Scientific and Technical Committee. The evaluation criteria differ based on the type of project. In general, the proposals will be evaluated based on whether the project fills a gap in current technology or understanding, on how it will improve oil spill response or reduce damage from spills, and on how the research results will be implemented. The experience of the project team members will also be considered. For more information refer to the Grant Policy Manual, Section 4.4.1, which can be found on the OSRI web page.
Awards
Proposals, due by February 23, 1999, will be evaluated by the method described above, and the awards will be made no later than April 2, 1999. Awards made as a result of this competition will be administered in accordance with the terms and conditions of the OSRI Grant Policy Manual.
Additional Information
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.
Further questions may be addressed to the OSRI by e-mail (or by contacting Nancy Bird at (907) 424-5800.