Biennial Research Competition Request for Proposals
Forecasted
Biennial Research Competition Request for Proposals supports researchers working with end-users on applied research and education to advance stewardship of Texas’ coastal and marine resources.
Funder: Texas Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Pre-proposals or LOI) | May 2027 (Full proposals)
Funding Amounts: Up to $188,650 per two-year project; approximately five projects funded; at least 50% non-federal match required
Summary: Supports applied research and education with end-users to advance sustainable use and stewardship of Texas’ coastal and marine resources.
Key Information: Each project must be designed and carried out with an end-user who will apply its results.
Description
Texas Sea Grant’s biennial research competition supports two-year, outcome-oriented applied research and education addressing Texas’ ocean and coastal resources. Guided by its 2024–2027 Strategic Plan, the program welcomes natural and social sciences, engineering, planning and design, science communication, policy and legal studies, business, education, and the arts and humanities. Its priorities include healthy coastal ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, resilient communities and economies, and environmental literacy and workforce development.
Projects must connect research with community needs and produce quantifiable learning, action, and/or longer-term social, economic, or environmental impacts in Texas. End-users may include government agencies, industry partners, nonprofits, or other stakeholders who can apply the findings. Integrated research and extension are encouraged, including collaboration with Texas Sea Grant Extension personnel where appropriate.
