Applications must be filed by a Japanese scientist. Foreign scientists who wish to participate are advised to contact Japanese researchers in the same field and to have them submit an application. Deadlines are staggered throughout 1998. A Notice of Intent to propose is requested for all program elements. The sponsor supports research and development aimed at optimizing the user of fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico and off the South Atlantic coastal states.
Multidisciplinary research is preferred.
The sponsor is interested in research related to determining the risks associated with the introduction of genetically engineered organisms into the environment. Interest areas include the development of statistical methodology and quantitative measures and the organizing of research conferences. The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Research solicits applications for grants and cooperative agreements in the areas listed below. Applications may be submitted at any time. Debra Young Thank you for reading The Update .