Hudson River Park Trust – Research Alliance Scholars Program
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Hudson River Park Trust – Research Alliance Scholars Program supports CUNY faculty and students in applied estuarine research to inform science, restoration, and resource management in Hudson River Park.
Funder: City University of New York
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project, including 12% indirect costs; two projects planned in the 2026 cycle
Summary: Supports CUNY faculty and students conducting applied estuarine research, data analysis, and resource management in Hudson River Park.
Key Information: Lead applicants must be full-time, tenured or tenure-track CUNY faculty.
Description
This partnership between CUNY and Hudson River Park Trust connects faculty and students with a 550-acre waterfront park and estuarine sanctuary in Manhattan. Through the Park’s Visiting Scholars Program, it supports applied research addressing knowledge gaps and current or emerging issues in the Lower Hudson River Estuary. Projects advance the Estuarine Sanctuary Management Plan’s goals for research and habitat enhancement, environmental education, and public access and resource management.
The program prioritizes innovative research that can inform the Park’s ongoing science, restoration, and management activities. Awardees work with the River Project team to coordinate access to relevant facilities, equipment, datasets, and habitats. Student participation and STEM mentorship are favored, particularly immersive experiences for CUNY undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars.
