The University of Texas Marine Science Institute is pleased to announce several opportunities for researchers at UT-Austin and external partners through its new Texas Gulf Coast Research Center. Request for Proposals is now open for the following opportunities:
Round 2 of Track 1: Impact 2030 Grants will support applied research projects that address near-term challenges facing the Texas Gulf Coast by engaging local municipalities and/or state natural resource agencies as external partners. All proposals must adopt a user-driven approach, be grounded in reciprocal relationships, and meet a need of a Texas Resource Agency or municipality. Download the RFP HERE
Planning Grant: This intitative will support projects that build capacity and foster collaborations to undertake the activities necessary to establish future alliances, or other large-scale networks to address a broadening participation challenge facing the Texas Gulf Coast at scale. These awards could be used for training, technical support, and opportunities for information exchange. Funding is not intended to support research activities and/or new data collection, except for the purpose of a needs assessment or evaluation. Proposals should clearly state the problem the award addresses and outline goals, objectives, and end products. Download the RFP HERE
