Deadline: 13-Jan-22
The Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation (ASCF) is seeking a suitable proponent organization, such as a community group, non-government organization (NGO), university or college, or indigenous organization, to carry out an applied research project that will help contribute to the attainment of healthy and sustainable wild Atlantic salmon stocks in Quebec and Atlantic Canada.
Topics
- What are the effects of in-stream conservation mitigation measures on wild Atlantic salmon populations in the freshwater environment?
- Do stream protection and restoration measures and/or barrier removal have a positive effect on wild Atlantic salmon populations?
- Do stocking programs improve wild Atlantic salmon populations?
Funding Information
A minimum proponent contribution of 33 percent in cash or in-kind is required for each project submission. Submissions for individual projects should not be less than $5,000 per year nor exceed a maximum of $50,000 per year.
Guidelines
- Clear and direct benefits to salmon conservation: The goal of ASCF applied research funding is to encourage and assist research initiatives that will be of direct benefit to the attainment of healthy and sustainable wild Atlantic salmon stocks in Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Preference will be given to projects that guide and support the “on the ground” conservation work of community groups, indigenous organizations, and other groups.
- Atlantic salmon focus: The principal objective of applied research projects shall be conservation of wild Atlantic salmon and salmon habitat.
- Partnership is encouraged: The ASCF is encouraging partnerships among proven applied research organizations to undertake valuable applied research projects. The applicant/recipient organization shall be a Canadian organization with a proven track record of directing and managing scientific research projects. In consideration, however, of the fact that wild Atlantic salmon applied research topics are frequently international in nature, eligible project proposals are encouraged to seek the active participation and contribution (cash and in-kind) of non-Canadian organizations, as partners in the project.
- Primary Publication requirement: Each applied research project that is selected shall result in publication of at least one peer-reviewed publication in the primary scientific literature within an agreed upon period of time.
For more information, visit https://www.salmonconservation.ca/applications/request-for-proposals-rfp/