�ֻ�ֱ�� EPSCoR Interface of Change Seed Awards

Students huddle around a lab bench, examining pieces of PVC pipe coated in kelp spores. — Photo courtesy of the UAS Mariculture Program
University of �ֻ�ֱ�� Southeast Aquaculture Semester students examine sections of PVC pipe coated in kelp spores for seeding kelp farm lines.

April 14, 2025

�ֻ�ֱ�� EPSCoR is now accepting applications for seed awards to fund research, student research, education and broadening participation.

The deadline to apply for all three seed award solicitations is 5 p.m. AKDT on May 30.

Interface of Change is a five-year project funded by the National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. The project investigates the resilience of marine harvest species and the coastal communities along the Gulf of �ֻ�ֱ�� that rely on them. A key goal for the project is to be responsive to community needs and feedback.

provide funding opportunities to projects that supplement the or develop new directions from Gulf of �ֻ�ֱ�� community members.

Seed award solicitation information can be found at the .

These awards are open for faculty, researchers, staff, students, and community members to apply. We encourage anyone to get in touch with us to bounce ideas or ask questions about the application process. Email Tara Borland at taborland@alaska.edu to discuss how a seed award could help you.

We will provide an overview about �ֻ�ֱ�� EPSCoR Interface of Change seed awards and the application process at noon AKDT on April 22. .