MIT Sea Grant Core RFP
Forecasted
MIT Sea Grant Core RFP supports Massachusetts researchers studying marine issues, funding coastal and ocean research that benefits the Commonwealth and connects with technologies serving marine industries.
Funder: MIT Sea Grant College Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (System access request) | February 2027 (Preproposal) | May 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $170,000 annually and $340,000 over two years; 50% non-federal match required (prior cycle terms)
Summary: Supports Massachusetts researchers addressing marine issues through research that benefits the Commonwealth.
Key Information: Applicants must be researchers at Massachusetts academic, research, or educational institutions authorized to submit proposals.
Description
The MIT Sea Grant College Program’s Core Request for Proposals supports competitive research addressing marine issues in ways that benefit the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The opportunity is intended for researchers at academic, research, and educational institutions within the state. The FY2028–FY2029 cycle will be announced in 2027.
The preceding FY2026–2028 research priorities covered sustainable aquaculture and seafood processing, offsetting climate impacts on coastal and ocean environments, and tracking and preventing marine debris impacts. They also included ocean applications of biotechnology, engineering for ocean uses, and decarbonization of fisheries and the seafood industry. Together, these priorities connect coastal and ocean research with technologies and practices serving marine industries.
