Wild Atlantic Salmon Applied Research Project (Canada)

The Foundation for Conservation of Atlantic Salmon’s Applied research focuses on solving specific problems or answering specific questions. Applied research is field or laboratory study, or analysis of existing information that addresses a well-defined question or tests a specific hypothesis such that there is unique information produced, or confirmatory findings with a strong likelihood that the results could be published in primary scientific literature.

Focus Areas

• The greater number of principles and guidelines a proposal addresses, and the extent to which they are addressed, the higher your response to this RFP may be expected to score in a review:
  • Clear and direct benefits to salmon conservation: The goal of FCAS applied research funding is to encourage and assist research initiatives that will be of direct benefit to the attainment of healthy and sustainable salmon stocks in Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Consideration 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 projects shall be conservation of salmon and salmon habitat.
  • Partnership is encouraged: The FCAS is encouraging partnerships among research organizations to undertake valuable 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 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.

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.

For more information, visit The Foundation for Conservation of Atlantic Salmon.