2027 New Faculty Awards Request for Proposals
California Sea Grant’s 2027 New Faculty Awards fund early career faculty for applied, community-engaged research advancing coastal resilience, fisheries, and ecosystem health in California.
Funder: California Sea Grant
Due Dates: August 26, 2026: Letter of Intent deadline | September 23, 2026: Full proposal deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000/project (direct + indirect) for up to 9 months; total pool $600,000 for up to 6 awards; 25% non-federal match required.
Summary: Supports early career California university faculty to lead applied, community-engaged research advancing coastal resilience, sustainable fisheries, and healthy coastal ecosystems.
Key Information: Only new faculty at California-based universities are eligible; LOI required to submit full proposal.
Description
California Sea Grant's New Faculty Awards are designed to catalyze the research programs of early career faculty at California-based universities. The program funds applied, community-engaged research projects that align with the California Sea Grant 2024–2027 Strategic Plan, focusing on Resilient Communities and Economies, Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture (fisheries only), and Healthy Coastal Ecosystems. The initiative emphasizes collaboration with and tangible benefits for California coastal communities—especially those that are Indigenous or less resourced—and encourages co-production of knowledge with community partners. Projects should address practical challenges in coastal science and result in deliverables that foster ongoing collaboration and support natural resource management.
