Request for Proposals
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Michigan Sea Grant invites proposals for research funding in 2026-2028
Michigan Sea Grant (MISG) is pleased to announce that new funding is available for projects addressing issues affecting the Great Lakes and Michigan’s coastal areas. These projects should aim to develop information, create tools, and build partnerships that will improve decision-making for particularly challenging coastal issues in the state and to fulfill critical research needs for the Great Lakes and coastal systems.
MISG will support three types of research projects during the 2026-2028 funding cycle: Integrated Assessments, Core Research, and Graduate Student Research Fellowships. Research proposals are selected for funding through a competitive, peer-reviewed process.
Submission Deadline: Full proposals were due August 15, 2025. Projects invited to submit full proposals will receive further details.
Any questions can be directed to [email protected].
Important Links
RFP announcement and submission guidelines:
- Integrated Assessments (PDF)
- Core Research (PDF)
- Graduate Student Research Fellowship (PDF)
Additional forms required with proposal:
- 90-4 Budget Form and NEPA Environmental Compliance Questionnaire (downloads .zip file containing both files)
- NOAA Data Management Plan (PDF)
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Integrated Assessments, Core Research, and Graduate Research Fellows:
Questions about the RFP?
Questions related to Integrated Assessment, Core Research, or Graduate Student Research Fellowship proposals — whether technical or content-related — should be submitted to the Michigan Sea Grant Research Program by emailing [email protected].