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<span style="font-family:Roboto;color:#3D4241;position:relative;top:-8.5pt;mso-text-raise:8.5pt">Attention all seafood industry members and scientists! <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/rhodeislandseagrant.cmail20.com/t/i-l-qkjhrx-kjthaktk-y/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!PoIxBPBX21hAkhciX4XbYJGeGuRwi_IiJPnQDADGbCI4VCv00bPu428NAKJpWGGzPaw2rM_Z9t4NrUGpiF3W6A$"><span style="color:#1164C2">Rhode
Island Sea Grant [rhodeislandseagrant.cmail20.com]</span></a> and the <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/rhodeislandseagrant.cmail20.com/t/i-l-qkjhrx-kjthaktk-j/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!PoIxBPBX21hAkhciX4XbYJGeGuRwi_IiJPnQDADGbCI4VCv00bPu428NAKJpWGGzPaw2rM_Z9t4NrUGTkgR5sw$">
<span style="color:#1164C2">University of Rhode Island [rhodeislandseagrant.cmail20.com]</span></a> announce a
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<span style="color:#1164C2">request for research proposals [rhodeislandseagrant.cmail20.com]</span></a> from the Partnership for Research Excellence in Sustainable Seafood (PRESS).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#3D4241;position:relative;top:-8.5pt;mso-text-raise:8.5pt">The PRESS initiative funding will allow a nimble and rapid response to critical issues in the Rhode Island seafood sector through interdisciplinary,
collaborative research encompassing the seafood industry, academic institutions, state and federal agencies, and nongovernmental organizations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#3D4241;position:relative;top:-8.5pt;mso-text-raise:8.5pt">The PRESS initiative will consider proposals with the potential to positively impact the Rhode Island seafood system by identifying and addressing
emerging and pressing issues. Two types of funding requests will be considered:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#3D4241;position:relative;top:-8.5pt;mso-text-raise:8.5pt">Feasibility Projects</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#3D4241;position:relative;top:-8.5pt;mso-text-raise:8.5pt">—Projects
that seek to provide a proof of concept and/or will open the possibility for access to other funds. Project duration is limited to one year with a budget not exceeding $30,000. Projects showing proof of concept will be considered for additional funding.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#3D4241;position:relative;top:-8.5pt;mso-text-raise:8.5pt">Operational Projects</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#3D4241;position:relative;top:-8.5pt;mso-text-raise:8.5pt">—Projects
targeted at implementation or more thorough study of issues or problems to develop solutions. Project duration will be one to three years with a budget not exceeding $50,000 per year. Larger requests (up to $100,000 per year) will be considered but must provide
strong reasoning and show broad partnerships to support the need of the project.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#3D4241;position:relative;top:-8.5pt;mso-text-raise:8.5pt">Preproposals are required. The deadline for preproposals for the first round of funding is March 27. Please see the
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/rhodeislandseagrant.cmail20.com/t/i-l-qkjhrx-kjthaktk-i/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!PoIxBPBX21hAkhciX4XbYJGeGuRwi_IiJPnQDADGbCI4VCv00bPu428NAKJpWGGzPaw2rM_Z9t4NrUFnR-ixOg$">
<span style="color:#1164C2">RFP [rhodeislandseagrant.cmail20.com]</span></a> for all application requirements, procedures, and deadlines.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#3D4241;position:relative;top:-8.5pt;mso-text-raise:8.5pt">For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:acygler@uri.edu"><span style="color:#1164C2">Azure Cygler</span></a> or <a href="mailto:gomezchi@uri.edu"><span style="color:#1164C2">Marta
Gomez-Chiarri</span></a> or visit the <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/rhodeislandseagrant.cmail20.com/t/i-l-qkjhrx-kjthaktk-d/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!PoIxBPBX21hAkhciX4XbYJGeGuRwi_IiJPnQDADGbCI4VCv00bPu428NAKJpWGGzPaw2rM_Z9t4NrUFW095qzQ$">
<span style="color:#1164C2">PRESS website [rhodeislandseagrant.cmail20.com]</span></a>.</span></em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#3D4241;position:relative;top:-8.5pt;mso-text-raise:8.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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