The Navy is very interested in exploring composites for topside structures such as helicopter hangers since the materials are lightweight and corrosion resistant. Projects so far have been small-scale. They are also concerned about how to make repairs at sea. Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowships to support research on important issues concerning international conflict and peaceful resolutions. Senior Fellows must carry out their projects in residence at the Institute in Washington and participate in public outreach programs. .
All disciplines are eligible.
Previous Senior Fellows have come from the fields of government, higher education, journalism, international affairs, law, business, labor, religion, media, the arts, the military, and humanitarian affairs. The Fund encourages active collaboration between scientists in the two countries. Projects cover all aspects of agricultural research and development, including integrated projects and strategic or applied research. Funded projects in 1998 ranged from basic Cell and Molecular Biology and Molecular Engineering to Aquaculture, Soil and Water Issues, and Agricultural Economics. An investigator may submit only one application a year and may only serve in one concurrent project.