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FY 2016 Request for Proposals |
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Proposals for FY 2016 Maryland Water Resources Research Center funds are now being solicited. The Center will consider proposals in three categories. Traditional Research Projects Any topic related to water resources in Maryland will be considered. Cooperative programs involving U.S. Geological Survey personnel are encouraged. All proposals submitted to the Maryland Water Resources Research Center will receive external peer review. It is expected that the total MWRRC cost will be $16k to $35k. Non-federal matching funds are required in the ratio of 2:1 Matching:MWRRC. Indirect costs are not allowed on the project, but waived indirect costs can be used as matching funds. These proposals must be fully executed by the institutional office of research. All proposals must be filed on the NIWR web site (www.niwr.net) by January 6, 2016. Those that are selected for funding by the MWRRC will be forwarded to the USGS. Research proposals are submitted electronically on the NIWR website. Instructions for proposal preparation are available in pdf form. Worksheet templates are available in MS Word form Seed Grants Seed grants range from $3000 to $6000. This program solicits proposals aimed at developing exploratory projects, with the deliverable being a major proposal for submission to another agency. Funds are to be used for preliminary experiments or for faculty release time. Non-federal matching funds are required in the ratio of 2:1 Matching:MWRRC. Indirect costs are not allowed on the project, but waived indirect costs can be used as matching funds. These proposals must be fully executed by the institutional office of research. All proposals must be filed on the NIWR web site (www.niwr.net) by January 6, 2016. Those that are selected for funding by the MWRRC will be forwarded to the USGS.
Research proposals are submitted electronically on the NIWR website.
Summer Graduate Fellowships The Maryland Water Resources Research Center is interested in interacting with a broad spectrum of students conducting research relevant to the State's water resources. As a step toward accomplishing this goal, the Center will accept proposals for Graduate Research Assistantships of $6000 each for the Summer 2016. All areas related to water resources research will be considered. Student Advisors are expected to arrange matching funds (2:1 Matching:MWRRC) for the fellowship awards. Normally, the fellowship is paid directly to the student, and fringe benefits are not included. Awards will be made competitively. To apply for a Fellowship, students must:
Selection of awardees will be made in January based on a) evaluations of student's record, b) strength of advisor's recommendation, and c) prospects that the research will benefit our understanding and management of Maryland's water resources. Research completed during the summer Fellowship period should acknowledge the support of the Maryland Water Resources Research Center.
For further information, contact Dr. Kaye Brubaker kbru<at>umd.edu The number of projects supported in each category will depend on the quality of the proposed work, response to specific research areas of interest, and the availability of funds. Due Date: January 6, 2016
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