Biennial Request for Proposals

Delaware Sea Grant invests significantly in competed research to address the many challenges facing coastal Delaware. Competitive research projects are selected for funding through a biennial research competition.

2026-2027 Funding Period

The Delaware Sea Grant College Program is currently soliciting research proposals for the two-year funding period that begins on February 1, 2026. Funded projects will receive graduate student support, defined as a stipend and 40% of tuition costs, for the two-year period. Pre-proposals (required) are due February 7, 2025; full proposals are due April 25, 2025.

To apply

To prepare a proposal and apply, please follow the requirements laid out in the full RFP document (PDF). Any questions concerning the RFP may be directed to Christian Hauser, the Delaware Sea Grant Associate Director, at hauser@udel.edu.

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