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October 7, 2019

NPRB Increases Funds for Arctic IERP Synthesis, Commits to Future IERP, and Seeks Funding Partners

The North Pacific Research Board decided at its Fall 2019 meeting to increase the funding allocated to the synthesis phase of the Arctic Integrated Ecosystem Research Program (IERP) from $1 M to $1.4 M. At the same time, it broadened the intended scope of the synthesis to include a pre-assessment phase for a new IERP that would continue integrated work in the Bering and Chukchi centered in, but not limited to, the Northern Bering Sea. 

October 1, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NPRB Seeks Candidates for Executive Director Position

The North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) seeks candidates for the position of Executive Director. Over the next several months, the Board will be seeking the successor to Betsy Baker, who will continue to lead the organization through January, 2020. Applications will be accepted through October 31, 2019, and review of applications will take place in November with an anticipated start date of February 1, 2020. The Executive Director position is a regular, full-time position equivalent to the GS-15 level in federal service. Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in research and/or organizational management with a minimum 3 years of program-level supervisory experience.

May 23, 2019

Immediate Release: NPRB Seeks Nominations for Advisory & Science Panels by June 20th

The North Pacific Research Board is seeking nominations to fill one seat representing the Arctic region on its Advisory Panel and three seats on its Science Panel, beginning October 1, 2019. The deadline for receipt of nomination materials is 4:00 pm AK, Thursday, June 20, 2019.

December 14, 2018

Andy Mezirow joins NPRB Board

Andy Mezirow joins the NPRB Executive Committee as the North Pacific Fishery Management Council representative

December 6, 2018

EXTENDED TO JANUARY 25th! NPRB Vacancy: Program Support Specialist, Full Time, Exempt Position

The North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) seeks an energetic, organized, creative, and intellectually curious individual to join our small staff of professionals, all of whom are passionate about marine science.

November 2, 2018

NPRB provides testimony at Congressional “State of Salmon” hearing, October 20th

Dr. Matthew Baker, NPRB Science Director, testified along with representatives including fishery biologists, industry and coastal community representatives, and fisheries managers. This hearing reviewed the health of Alaska's salmon fisheries and current data for stock sustainability.

August 10, 2018

Harley Sundown of Scammon Bay appointed to NPRB Advisory Board

The North Pacific Research Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Harley Sundown to a three-year term on the NPRB Advisory Panel, where he will represent the Bering Sea region.

July 3, 2018

NPRB Seeks Nominations for Advisory Panel representing the Bering Sea, deadline is August 3rd

The North Pacific Research Board is seeking nominations to fill one seat representing the Bering Sea region on its Advisory Panel beginning in late Summer 2018. The deadline for receipt of nomination materials is 4:00 pm AK, Friday, August 3, 2018.

May 24, 2018

2018 Spring Board Meeting: NPRB approves funding to support 21 research proposals

Tags: Core Program

NPRB has approved funding to support 21 research proposals for the Core Program, totaling $4.6 million with additional support from the Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI).

March 12, 2018

Nomination Deadline Extended: Advisory Panel Solicitations, new deadline is 4pm AK, March 30th

The North Pacific Research Board is seeking nominations to fill three seats on its Advisory Panel beginning June 1, 2018.  The new deadline for receipt of nomination materials is 4:00 pm AK, Friday, March 30, 2018.