Dear Colleagues, The Gulf Research Program is extending the application deadlines for the 2015 exploratory grants and fellowship competitions. More information about these opportunities-including how, where and when to apply-is included below. Exploratory Grants - Award Year 2015 We welcome proposals from organizations on behalf of all qualified scientists, engineers, health professionals, and educators on one of the following two topics: . Exploring approaches for effective education and training of workers in the offshore oil and gas industry and health professions . Linking ecosystem services related to and influenced by oil and gas production to human health and well-being Letters of intent for this opportunity are now due on Wednesday, February 25 at 5pm ET. Please visit our grants web page http://www.nas.edu/gulf/grants, to submit letters via the online application system. Applicants must submit a letter of intent to be eligible to submit a full proposal. Full proposals are due on March 30, 2015 at 8pm ET. Fellowships - Award Year 2015 We invite eligible candidates to apply for the following two fellowship opportunities:
Early-Career Research Fellowships will recognize professionals at the critical pretenure phase of their careers for exceptional leadership, past performance, and potential for future contributions to improving oil system safety, human health, or the environment. These two-year fellowships will be awarded to tenure-track (pretenure) faculty (or the equivalent) at colleges, universities, and research institutions. Science Policy Fellowships will contribute to leadership development and capacity building by providing recipients with a valuable educational experience at the science-policy interface. Fellows will spend one year on the staff of a state legislature; state environmental, natural resources, oil and gas, or public health agency; or regional offices of relevant federal agencies in the Gulf region. Fellows will participate in and contribute to the state or federal policy-making process. Applications for both fellowships are now due on Friday, February 27 at 5pm ET. Please visit our fellowships web page http://www.nas.edu/gulf/fellowships to submit materials through the online application system. To receive the latest information about Gulf Research Program funding opportunities and activities, register for e-updates at www.nas.edu/gulf.
