Description
The Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research aims to support the development of a vibrant, robust, and profitable aquaculture industry in the United States by generating new, science-based information and technology to address industry constraints. The program will fund applied research projects that focus on one or more of the following program area priorities: genetics and genomics of commercial aquaculture species, critical pest and disease issues impacting commercial aquaculture species, maximizing farmer profit through novel technologies, improved production systems, and/or more effective management strategies for commercial aquaculture species, and economic research for increasing commercial aquaculture profitability.
Some key points about this opportunity include:
* The program is limited to applied research only.
* Applications must include United States aquaculture industry involvement.
* Applicants must provide a budgeted plan to release results to the public in a timely manner.
* Applicants must clearly describe how their specific research project will increase United States aquaculture production or profitability in the short or medium-term.
* The inclusion of students actively engaged in research projects providing hands-on, experiential learning and training opportunities is strongly encouraged.