Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2017 2005039
The Fiscal Year 2017 NMFS-Sea Grant Fellowships in Population and Ecosystem Dynamics is a federal fellowship opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce designed to support PhD students preparing for careers in marine science and management, specifically in marine ecosystem and population dynamics. The program is run jointly by NOAA Fisheries (through the National Marine Fisheries Service, or NMFS) and the Sea Grant program, and it is aimed at building a pipeline of highly trained scientists who can apply advanced quantitative approaches to real-world problems involving living marine resources.
At its core, the fellowship emphasizes modeling and management of marine systems. The work is expected to focus on developing and applying quantitative methods used to assess marine ecosystems and to evaluate the status of targeted fish and invertebrate stocks. In addition, it explicitly includes methods and analyses relevant to protected species, such as marine mammals and seabirds. In practice, that means fellows are expected to work in areas like stock assessment, ecosystem assessment, population dynamics modeling, and related statistical or computational approaches that help agencies understand population status, ecosystem change, and the likely outcomes of different management actions.
A defining feature of the fellowship is the direct connection to NMFS mission needs. Fellows are expected to pursue thesis research problems that are of public interest and clearly relevant to NMFS priorities, and they do that work under the guidance of NMFS mentors. Those mentors are based at participating NMFS Science Centers or NMFS Offices, which signals that the fellowship is not only academic in nature but also strongly applied, with an eye toward producing research that can inform fisheries management, conservation decisions, and ecosystem-based approaches. The opportunity is also framed as supporting NOAA's Healthy Oceans goal, with an emphasis on sustaining marine fisheries, habitats, and biodiversity through healthy and productive ecosystems.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically indicates substantial involvement or collaboration with the funding agency compared with a standard grant. The funding activity area is listed under environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development, and the CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 11.417. The opportunity was created on October 13, 2016, with an original application closing date of February 24, 2017.
In terms of scale, the program anticipated making at least three new PhD fellowship awards in 2017, with an expected three total awards. The expected annual funding level per fellow is $46,000, made up of federal and matching funds, and the funding is jointly provided by NOAA Fisheries and Sea Grant. The listing also notes an award ceiling of $76,666, which reflects the maximum allowable amount under the opportunity structure even though the typical expected annual amount per fellow is lower. Eligibility is broadly categorized as "Others," with further clarification referenced in an additional eligibility information field, indicating that applicants should consult the full announcement text for the specific eligibility rules and submission requirements.Apply for NOAA OAR SG 2017 2005039
- The Department of Commerce in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2017 NMFS-Sea Grant Fellowships in Population and Ecosystem Dynamics" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.417.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 24, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $76,666.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FY 2017 NMFS-Sea Grant Fellowships in Population and Ecosystem Dynamics: FAQs
What is the Fiscal Year 2017 NMFS-Sea Grant Fellowships in Population and Ecosystem Dynamics opportunity?
This is a federal fellowship opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce intended to support PhD students preparing for careers in marine science and management, with a specific focus on marine ecosystem dynamics and population dynamics.
Which agencies run this fellowship program?
The fellowship is run jointly by NOAA Fisheries (through the National Marine Fisheries Service, or NMFS) and the Sea Grant program.
What is the main purpose of the fellowship?
The program is designed to build a pipeline of highly trained scientists who can apply advanced quantitative approaches to real-world problems involving living marine resources, with strong alignment to NMFS mission needs.
Who is this fellowship intended to support?
It is intended to support PhD students who are preparing for careers in marine science and management, particularly in areas related to marine ecosystem and population dynamics.
What kinds of research topics does the fellowship emphasize?
The fellowship emphasizes modeling and management of marine systems, including developing and applying quantitative methods used to assess marine ecosystems and evaluate the status of targeted fish and invertebrate stocks.
Does the fellowship include work related to protected species?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes methods and analyses relevant to protected species, such as marine mammals and seabirds.
What types of methods or approaches are expected for fellows?
The fellowship expects work involving quantitative approaches such as stock assessment, ecosystem assessment, population dynamics modeling, and related statistical or computational methods that help inform understanding of population status, ecosystem change, and management outcomes.
How is the fellowship connected to NMFS priorities?
A defining feature is its direct connection to NMFS mission needs. Fellows are expected to pursue thesis research problems that are of public interest and clearly relevant to NMFS priorities.
Will fellows have mentors, and where are mentors based?
Yes. Fellows conduct their work under the guidance of NMFS mentors. These mentors are based at participating NMFS Science Centers or NMFS Offices.
Is this fellowship more academic or more applied?
It is strongly applied. While the work supports thesis research, it is designed to produce research that can inform fisheries management, conservation decisions, and ecosystem-based approaches.
How does this fellowship relate to NOAA goals?
The opportunity is framed as supporting NOAA's Healthy Oceans goal, emphasizing sustained marine fisheries, habitats, and biodiversity through healthy and productive ecosystems.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement or collaboration with the funding agency compared with a standard grant.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The listing describes it as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What are the program activity areas associated with this fellowship?
The funding activity area is listed under environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 11.417.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on October 13, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date listed for this opportunity was February 24, 2017.
How many fellowship awards were expected to be made in 2017?
The program anticipated making at least three new PhD fellowship awards in 2017, with an expected total of three awards.
What is the expected annual funding level per fellow?
The expected annual funding level per fellow is $46,000, composed of federal and matching funds, jointly provided by NOAA Fisheries and Sea Grant.
What is the award ceiling, and how does it relate to the expected annual amount?
The listing notes an award ceiling of $76,666, which reflects the maximum allowable amount under the opportunity structure, even though the typical expected annual amount per fellow is $46,000.
Where does the fellowship funding come from?
Funding is jointly provided by NOAA Fisheries and the Sea Grant program, and the expected annual amount per fellow includes both federal and matching funds.
What is listed for eligibility, and where should applicants look for details?
Eligibility is broadly categorized as "Others," with clarification referenced in an additional eligibility information field. Applicants are directed to consult the full announcement text for specific eligibility rules and submission requirements.
What kind of career preparation does this fellowship support?
It is designed to prepare PhD students for careers in marine science and management, especially roles that require advanced quantitative analysis for assessing marine populations and ecosystems and supporting management decisions.
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