The following research areas, along with their companion outreach components, have been identified as priorities for one year of funding to commence in February 2011 and end Jan. 31, 2012.
Healthy Coastal Ecosystems. Science and policy research and outreach in support of ecosystem-based approaches to managing coastal environments. Emphasis is on:
Sustainable Coastal Development. Research and outreach that address issues related to climate change and associated risks faced by coastal communities. Emphasis is on:
Hazard Resilience in Coastal Communities. Science and policy research and outreach that provide an informed basis for assessing the risks associated with living and working in coastal communities. Emphasis is on:
Investigators wishing to participate in this one-year program of targeted research must submit pre-proposals, according to the guidelines outlined in this document, to the Delaware Sea Grant Office by Feb. 26, 2010. Invitations to submit full proposals will be issued on April 5, 2010. Full proposals will be due May 7, 2010. (Update: Due to the weather conditions, the deadline for pre-proposals has been extended to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2010. Invitations to submit full proposals will be issued on April 12, 2010. Full proposals will be due May 12, 2010.)
