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Science Transfer Program
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PURPOSE OF PROGRAM
Projects funded through the Science Transfer Program promote communication of information about Great Lakes ecosystemes and their fish communities, sea lamprey control, an demerging ecological concepts and technologies to fishery researchers and manager, to governments, and to the public.
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TYPES OF RESEARCH
Science transfer projects include all forms of communication related to scientific and technical information. Types of activities used to disseminate information include:
- Science-transfer and training workshops
- Symposia
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Management objective setting
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Database development and maintenance
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Scientific review papers
- Publication projects
FUNDING
Projects range from $5,000 to $25,000 USD per year. Most projects are from 1 to 3 years in duration. Annual funding available for Science Transfer Program projects is typically $50.000.
2008 Call for Proposals
- (deadline July 17, 2008) -
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Secretariat staff and the commission’s Board of Technical Experts (BOTE) administer research funded under this category.
RESEARCH AREAS
Science transfer and training workshops – These projects are aimed specifically at transferring the latest technologies and analytic techniques to scientists and managers.
Symposia – Scientific symposia, conferences, and workshops have a long tradition of commission support and began with Salmonid Communities in Oligotrophic Lakes (SCOL) held in 1971. Symposia in the past have focused on salmonid ecology, sea lamprey biology, genetic stock structure, production and yeild predictions, fishery economics, and lake trout ecology and management.
Management planning – The development, review, and revision of fish community and environmental objectives represents the translation of scientific information into management targets to help focus the actions of natural-resources management agencies.
Database development and maintenance – Databases that enhance information sharing among fishery management agencies and scientists are a priority.
Scientific review papers – Scientific reviews that provide a synthesis of current knowledge about topics of special Great Lakes interest are an important communication activity.
Publication projects – The commission funds the publishing of scientific information in journals (e.g., Journal of Great Lakes Research), books, CDs (such as the Lake Superior Fish Aging Manual), and web-based formats (such as the Technical Report Series and A Guide to Integrated Fish Health Management in the Great Lakes Basin).
Other projects – The commission will fund other types of projects that facilitate the description, summary, exchange, and use of information among individuals and organizations concerned about Great Lakes fishery management. The commission secretariat should be contacted to discuss projects that are not easily placed in the categories listed above.
PROJECT RANKING CRITERIA
The Board will consider the criteria listed below when developing recommendations for the Science Transfer Program.
Fishery agency and commission programs – Ideal projects will be responsive to the issues and needs identified by lake committees, the Joint Strategic Plan, and the commission’s Strategic Vision.
Conservation/rehabilitation – Projects increase in priority when they address species of special conservation or rehabilitation concerns and are important to fisheries and the Great Lakes ecosystem.
Information transfer – Projects will be evaluated for their potential to accelerate the use of new information or the development of policies that will improve fishery management.
Basin-wide importance – Highest priority will be given to those projects that address basin-wide issues.
Technical or organizational merit – Projects must be organized so as to enlist the appropriate agency partners for the task. Excellent projects will be those that have clear objectives, are designed appropriately, include appropriate partnerships, and have defined products (e.g., a database, web site, publication, and workshop recommendations and summary).
Past performance – Project leaders should be able to demonstrate technical expertise to complete the project or have co-investigators or appropriate partnerships with other organizations to meet all of the requirements of the project. Projects must be non-duplicative. Project and co-project leaders should possess the expertise to complete the project and have had successes with similar projects.
NEW GREAT LAKES RESEARCHERS
New investigators to the Great Lakes region are encouraged to develop their research programs on Great Lakes fisheries topics. New researchers should review the new investigator criteria to see if they qualify. The category of "new investigator" is a designation, not a separate funding category. New investigators should note that they are new investigators where indicated on the pre-proposal and proposal forms.
Mentorship Opportunity for New Great Lakes Researchers – Any new investigator should contact the GLFC Science Director or one of our research theme area leaders to discuss your study ideas and objectives early in the development of a pre-proposal for submission. The BOTE extends this invitation to help new investigators develop successful proposals.
SCHEDULE FOR SCIENCE TRANSFER PROJECTS
| Any time discuss potential project submissions with commission Science Director, chair of BOTE, or relevant committee members. |
| March |
Request for proposals issued |
| July 15 |
Proposals are due |
| August - September |
Proposals are reviewed |
| September |
Projects are ranked by the Council of Lake Committees |
| October |
BOTE develops recommendations for funding |
| Early December |
Commission decides on which projects to fund |
| Mid December |
Investigators notified |
Questions regarding proposal submission should be directed to the Fishery Research Program Associate. Further information about submitting proposals can be found here.
FULL PROPOSAL FORMATS FOR SCIENCE TRANSFER PROGRM PROJECTS:
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