Funding Opportunities for Hudson River Research

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News from the Hudson River Estuary Program

In This Issue:

  • Hudson River Foundation 2021 Request for Hudson River Fund Research Proposals
  • National Estuarine Research Reserve Two-Year Graduate Fellowship Available 

Hudson River Research Grants: Call for Proposals

Three adults study a map of Orange County natural resources. The Hudson River Foundation has issued a Call for Proposals for innovative approaches to understanding current and emerging issues for the Hudson River estuary and watershed. The proposal deadline is August 27, 2021.

The Foundation is particularly interested in projects that: provide focused outcomes and serve as a catalyst for additional research; synthesize existing data, especially social and biophysical information that is relevant to understanding how social, economic, and natural systems are coupled in the Hudson River ecosystem; complete and/or advance ongoing projects to achieve more innovative or comprehensive outcomes, particularly those that can inform policy and decision-making and; provide opportunities for partnerships with the Foundation that can lead to productive engagement with decision-makers from communities who can benefit from the results of research.

Interested applicants should email Jonathan Kramer or James Lodge to discuss their ideas prior to submitting a proposal. To learn more about the Hudson River Fund and view full application details, visit the Hudson River Foundation website. 

Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Research Fellowship

Three researchers checking native tidal marsh plants.The two-year Margaret A. Davidson fellowship brings a graduate student to conduct research at the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (the Reserve) to address a key coastal management question. These questions help Hudson River communities understand coastal challenges and impacts to influence future policy and management strategies.

The annual stipend for a Margaret A. Davidson fellow is $41,000 for research and travel, and an additional equipment and supply budget of approximately $7,000. The research that is conducted at the Reserve is intended to be a substantial part of the fellow’s degree research. At least six weeks must be spent at the Reserve each year.

Applications for the 2022-2024 cohort are now being accepted. Potential research topics are listed on the Reserve's website. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Reserve to discuss their project ideas before applying. Sign up for updates and more details. The deadline for applications is December 10, 2021. Visit Grants.gov to access the call for applications and for more information on eligibility, time frame, and other details.