United StatesPhDTaught in English79 days leftNational Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026–2027
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🎯 Who applies: Universities, non-profits, companies and local governments; individuals can apply as legal entities.
🏛️ Funder: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — U.S. federal government
📚 Topic: Engineering better fishing gear and practices that reduce bycatch (National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program).
🌍 Eligibility: For non-federal researchers; projects must benefit U.S. fishermen and fisheries. Check the announcement for rules on non-U.S. applicants.
💰 Funding: $50,000 – $400,000 per award; about $4.6 million in total for about 30 awards.
🔗 How to apply: Online through Grants.gov, opportunity number NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33398. Read the full announcement (NOFO) before applying.
⚠️ Note: This is funding for a research project, not a personal scholarship: it does not pay tuition or a living stipend. The budget covers the approved project costs.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
2 BenefitsResearch project funding
$50,000 – $400,000 per award; about $4.6 million in total for about 30 awards.
Approved project costs
The budget can cover personnel, supplies, equipment and travel needed for the project, as approved by the funder.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
5 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.
Funding type: Verified Study Funding. Announced benefits: Research project funding, Approved project costs.
Eligible levels: PhD.
The latest deadline we have is January 22, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Complete application package on Grants.gov (SF-424 forms), Project narrative / research strategy, Detailed budget and budget justification, CVs / biosketches of key personnel, Letters of support or commitment, if required by the announcement.
Apply directly on the official website: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/9bffe3e0-30da-4eab-ae75-ee47e29fca88. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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