For core research and IA proposals: Below are the documents applicants must upload for their full proposals (more detail available on the RFP page of our website).
PLEASE COMBINE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INTO ONE PDF. Please name your combined PDF in the following way: LastName_Type_Full_2025. Type = Core or IA. Here are the required documents:
• Cover page
• Proposal document (includes peer reviewers, all proposal elements according to RFP document, project timeline, overview of team, and references) - 11 page limit
• Qualifications
• Ongoing support
• Data sharing plan
• NEPA Environmental Compliance Questionnaire
• Supporting documentation (if applicable)
• NOAA budget form (not part of the combined PDF; separate excel sheet)
For graduate research fellowship proposals: Below are the documents applicants must upload (more detail available on the RFP page of our website).
PLEASE COMBINE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INTO ONE PDF. Please name your combined PDF in the following way: LastName_GRF_2025. Here are the required documents:
• Project narrative (1-2 pages)
• Career goals statement (1 page)
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)
• Letters of recommendation
• Commitment letter
• CV (2 pages)
• Data management plan
• NEPA Environmental Compliance Questionnaire
• NOAA budget form (not part of the combined PDF; separate excel sheet)