Each project will be assigned a Marine Advisory Program participant to work with the Principal Investigator to ensure that information is made available to the general public in a timely manner. A separate budget category has been identified within the NPMR Program to support this activity, as well as to support expert public information functions. Exceptions to Marine Advisory Program participation will be made for projects which present acceptable alternative approaches to information transfer. This opportunity is open to all interested, qualified researchers. While researchers are encouraged to form collaborative efforts with University of Alaska investigators, this is not a requirement.
International collaborations are possible.
Proposals submitted in response to this Announcement of Availability of Funds should be prepared and submitted in accordance with the attached guidelines. Proposals should be written to allow adequate review of the details of such things as goals and objectives, conceptual framework, methodological approaches, integration with other likely projects, and synthesis. Inclusion of traditional knowledge and wisdom is encouraged. A copy of the enabling legislation must accompany all federal proposals. Proposals are welcome from those federal agencies whose legislated mission allows participation.