National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) 2024
ID: 356162Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Naval Research (DOD-ONR)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The Office of Naval Research is soliciting research proposals for the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) 2024 under Broad Agency Announcement No. N0001424SB003, with an estimated funding of up to $23 million over three years. The program aims to enhance understanding of oceanographic phenomena, specifically focusing on two research topics: ocean internal waves and low-cost profiling floats, encouraging collaboration among academia, industry, and government. Proposals must align with NOPP objectives and demonstrate both intellectual merit and broader societal impacts, with submissions due by November 22, 2024. Interested applicants can find additional information and submit proposals through Grants.gov, and for inquiries, they may contact John Lewers at john.d.lewers.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    The Office of Naval Research (ONR), representing the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP), has released a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA #N0001424SB003) for the 2024 research proposals focusing on two significant ocean research topics. These topics aim to enhance the understanding of internal wave energy, its interactions, and the implications for global ocean models and forecasts. With a total funding availability of up to $23M over three years, proposals are invited from varied sectors, including academia, industry, and government entities. The proposals must be submitted by November 22, 2024, at 3 PM EST, with selections expected by March 14, 2025. Evaluation criteria include alignment with NOPP objectives, intellectual merit, and broader societal impacts. The ONR emphasizes collaboration among diverse teams, mandates the inclusion of mentoring activities for postdoctoral researchers, and requires a data management plan. Applications must comply with federal regulations, and contact points have been provided for applicants to seek additional information. This initiative highlights the commitment of federal agencies to advance oceanographic science, which is crucial to national security, environmental protection, and educational efforts.
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