The Oil Spill Recovery Institue, P.O. Box 705, Cordova, AK 99574

A -- GRADUATE LEVEL FELLOWSHIPS FOR OIL SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE RESEARCH. SOL baa-grad DUE 021098 POC Thea Thomas (907)424-5800 WEB: Broad Area Announcement/Current Announcement/Graduate Fellowship, http://www.pwssc.gen.ak.us/osri/osri.html. E-MAIL: E-mail:, frontdes@grizzly.pwssc.gen.ak.us. Broad Area Announcement for Education and Outreach Programs of the Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI) P.O. Box 705 -- Cordova, AK 99574 -- (907) 424-5800; fax (907) 424-5820 http://www.pwssc.gen.ak.us/osri/osri.html -- frontdes@grizzly.pwssc.gen.ak.us Deadline for receipt of applications: February 10, 1998 The OSRI announces a competition for Graduate level Fellowships Appointments of one to two years duration will be made for individuals to study in the area of prevention and response to Arctic and subarctic oil spills. This includes a wide range of technological and ecological subjects that fall within the two primary purposes of the OSRI: (1) to identify and develop the best available techniques, equipment and materials to reduce the risk of an oil spill and the risk of damage in the Arctic and subarctic marine environment; and, (2) to document, assess and understand the long-range impacts of oil spills on the Arctic or subarctic natural resources, and on the economy and well-being of the people dependent on these resources. One area of intense interest is the development of nowcast/forecast tools to determine the physical and biological conditions that might contribute to a reduction in the risk and costs associated with oil spills. OSRI encourages graduate students, researchers interested in post- doctoral, pre-doctoral and pre-masters graduate research in remote sensing, software development, numerical modeling, and any other topics related to OSRI's mission to apply. Professors dedicated to research consistent with OSRI's mission statement and goals who need a graduate student to assist their work are also encouraged to apply. Grants will be considered for part-time and summer study. Grant awards will have a duration of up to one year with an option to renew. Awards will be in the range of $24,000 to $36,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Application Process Interested candidates must submit an OSRI grant application package. This application may be obtained as a downloadable file from the OSRI homepage (http://www.pwssc.gen.ak.us/ osri/osri.html). As part of the application package, submit a detailed project description of 3-5 pages including summary, objectives, methods and a time line. Attach the applicant's curriculum vitae and a budget showing total project cost and the amount requested as an OSRI Fellowship. The curriculum vitae must include the applicant's educational background, work experience, awards received and a complete list of publications. Applicants must also submit the names of three peer reviewers. The original and three copies of proposals, including the copy bearing the signed cover page, should be mailed to: Dr. Gary Thomas, Director Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute P.O. Box 705 Cordova, AK 99574 Who May Submit Qualified individual researchers, educators and students with an educational background in oil spill prevention and response technology are invited to submit proposals. Awards Proposals, due by February 10, 1998 will be evaluated by the Staff and/or a committee appointed by the OSRI and the disposition communicated to applicants by February 27, 1998. The awards will be made as soon as contract negotiations allow with support up to $36,000. per year. The initial awards will be for one to two years with continued support dependent on successful completion of proposed project, preparation of a draft manuscript for submission to a peer reviewed journal and pending the availability of funds. Awards made as a result of this competition will be administered in accordance with the terms and conditions of OSRI Grant Policy Manual. (0002)

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