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Fiscal Year 2024 - FY2025 Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowships for the National Estuarine Research Reserve System

ID: NOAA-NOS-OCM-2023-2008028 • Type: Posted
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Description

The goal of the Davidson Fellowship is to provide research that meets priority management needs of the reserves and their coastal communities, while building the next generation of leaders in estuarine science and coastal management by affording qualified graduate students the opportunity to conduct collaborative science within the National Estuarine Research Reserve System; partake in professional development opportunities; and receive mentoring to support professional growth. The program is also designed to create a strong network among the fellows during their tenure and into the early portion of their careers.

Proposed outcomes include:

Critical reserve management priorities are addressed through high-quality collaborative research directed towards local coastal and estuarine issues and contributing to regional and national efforts.

A diverse cadre of next-generation leaders in estuarine science and coastal management are supported and develop a strong network that continues after the fellowship and into their careers.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recognizes the need to ensure that research in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System addresses critical gaps in knowledge about estuarine systems, ecological processes, socioeconomics, and related areas. The nature of research conducted at the reserves, as well as interactions with reserve staff, partners, and academic institutions with similar goals, can help students fulfill their degree requirements through work benefiting the reserves and the field of coastal resource management.

Office for Coastal Management fellowships are committed to being accessible to all interested and eligible candidates, allowing all fellows to be comfortable in their identities and participate fully in their fellowships, and removing barriers to becoming part of the next generation of coastal leaders. NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages women and individuals from minority groups to submit applications to this program. In addition, the Department of Commerce and NOAA are strongly committed to broadening the participation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and institutions that work in underserved areas.

Background
The Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowships for the National Estuarine Research Reserve System is a program of NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management and authorized by the Coastal Zone Management Act. The goal of the fellowship is to provide research that meets priority management needs of the reserves and their coastal communities, while building the next generation of leaders in estuarine science and coastal management by affording qualified graduate students the opportunity to conduct collaborative science within National Estuarine Research Reserves (reserves); partake in professional development opportunities; and receive mentoring to support professional growth.

The program is also designed to create a strong network among the fellows during their tenure and into the early portion of their careers.

Grant Details
The fellowship aims to address critical reserve management priorities through high-quality collaborative research directed towards local coastal and estuarine issues and contributing to regional and national efforts. It supports a diverse cadre of next-generation leaders in estuarine science and coastal management, fostering a strong network that continues after the fellowship and into their careers.

The research conducted at the reserves, as well as interactions with reserve staff, partners, and academic institutions with similar goals, can help students fulfill their degree requirements through work benefiting the reserves and the field of coastal resource management. The program encourages applications from women, individuals from minority groups, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and institutions that work in underserved areas.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible fellows are master’s and doctoral students admitted to or enrolled full-time in a graduate program at an accredited university. Prospective fellows must be citizens or permanent residents of U.S. states or territories. Minority students are encouraged to apply. Federal agencies and employees are not allowed to receive funds under this announcement but may serve as project partners.

Period of Performance
The fellowship period is two years starting from August 1, 2024.

Grant Value
Total anticipated funding for all awards is approximately $1,800,000 per year subject to the availability of fiscal year (FY) 2024 and FY 2025 appropriations. Each fellow will receive federal funding not exceeding $60,000 per year (direct and indirect) for a 24-month project period.

Place of Performance
The research projects must be conducted in coordination with a reserve specified in the application.
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Overview

Agency
Department of Commerce (DOC)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
11.420 - Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 6/8/23 the Department of Commerce posted grant opportunity NOAA-NOS-OCM-2023-2008028 for Fiscal Year 2024 - FY2025 Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowships for the National Estuarine Research Reserve System with funding of $1.8 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 11.420 Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves. It is expected that 30 total grants will be made worth between $45,000 and $60,000.

Timing

Posted Date
June 8, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Dec. 4, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Last Updated
June 8, 2023, 4:05 p.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
Jan. 3, 2024

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education or other research-related organizations. Students interested in this fellowship opportunity should work with their advisor and the university’s office of sponsored programs, or their equivalent. An authorized representative of the sponsoring organization will submit the application to Grants.gov. Awards will be made to the fellow's graduate institution through the use of a cooperative agreement. Funds are expected to be available on a competitive basis to qualified graduate students for research within a reserve(s) leading to a graduate degree. To be eligible to participate, prospective fellows must be citizens or permanent residents of U.S. states or territories, and admitted to or enrolled full-time in a master's or doctoral program at a U.S. accredited university. A prospective fellow may submit a signed letter from the institution indicating provisional acceptance to a graduate degree program conditional on obtaining financial support, such as this fellowship. The intent is for a two-year fellowship, thus successful prospective fellows must plan to be enrolled for all of the first year and at least the majority of the second year of funding. Federal agencies and employees are not allowed to receive funds under this announcement but may serve as project partners. If federal agencies are collaborators, applicants are expected to provide details on the planned level of federal engagement in the application. Examples might include, but are not limited to, participating in an advisory capacity or providing facilities for research. National Estuarine Research Reserve System staff are ineligible to submit an application for a fellowship under this announcement. The Department of Commerce and NOAA support cultural and gender diversity and encourage women and minorities to submit applications to this program. In addition, the Department of Commerce and NOAA are strongly committed to broadening the participation of historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, Tribal colleges and universities, and institutions that work in underserved areas. The Department of Commerce and NOAA encourage applications involving any of the above institutions.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$60,000
Floor
$45,000
Estimated Program Funding
$1,800,000
Estimated Number of Grants
30

Contacts

Contact
Tina Stevens Grants Management Assistance
Contact Email
ocm.davidsonfellowship@noaa.gov   Profile
Email Description
OCM Program Office
Contact Phone
(301) 628-1319

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