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January 15, 2018
2018 Science & Advisory Panel Solicitations: Nomination Deadline March 2, 2018
The North Pacific Research Board is seeking nominations to fill seats on its Science (one seat) and Advisory Panels (three seats) that will become available on June 1, 2018. The deadline for receipt of nomination materials is 4:00 pm, Friday, March 2, 2018.
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January 2, 2018
Announced: NPRB invitation to a special session at AMSS 2018
Tags: Core Program
Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 5:00 p.m., Captain Cook Ballroom The NPRB is working on updating our Core program proposal process to provide a more stable and flexible funding platform to our researchers. The Board’s preferred alternative is to move from the current fixed proposal deadline with one funding meeting a
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October 2, 2017
Announced: 2018 Core Program Request for Proposals Released
Tags: Core Program
The North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) announces the release of its Core Program Request for Proposals (RFP). The 2018 RFP has an anticipated funding amount of $4.45 million.
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June 2, 2017
Arctic Program Begins Sampling June 9 — Connect Via Arctic Blog & Social Media
Tags: Arctic Program
The North Pacific Research Board’s Arctic Program will begin field collection aboard R/V Sikuliaq on June 9th—the first of several research cruises planned during spring, summer, and fall seasons of 2017-2019.
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May 22, 2017
Board approves funding requests for Core Program, Outreach in another successful Spring meeting
Tags: Core Program Graduate Student Research Award
NPRB has approved funding to support 28 research proposals for the Core Program, totaling $4.6 million with additional support from the Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI).
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March 2, 2017
Board Member Receives Prestigious Ocean Leadership Award
In February, Dorothy Childers received the prestigious Walter J. and Ermalee Hickel Lifetime Achievement Award at the Alaska SeaLife Center's (ASLC) Annual Marine Gala. Present by ASLC, this award recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the management of Alaska's coastal and ocean resources.
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January 20, 2017
Arctic Issues, Climate Change, and Old Bones to Headline 2017 Alaska Marine Science Symposium
With an impressive list of keynote speakers and plenary session presenters, this year’s Alaska Marine Science Symposium (AMSS) returns to the Hotel Captain Cook from January 23 to 27, 2016—better than ever.
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January 9, 2017
NPRB Seeks Advisory and Science Panel Nominations for 2017
NPRB is seeking nominations to its Advisory and Science Panels for 2017. Four seats for the Science Panel and four seats for the Advisory Panel will become available on June 1, 2017. Deadlines for nominations are March 1, 2017.
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October 6, 2016
Dr. Betsy Baker Announced as New Executive Director for the North Pacific Research Board
The North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) is pleased to announce that Dr. Betsy Baker will be joining the NPRB staff as Executive Director on November 28, 2016. Dr. Baker brings to NPRB over 30 years of experience in academic administration, the law of the sea, and environmental policy. Well before moving to the Read More →
September 29, 2016
Announced: 2017 Core Program Request for Proposals Released
Tags: Core Program
The North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) announces the release of its Core Program Request for Proposals (RFP). The 2017 RFP has an anticipated funding amount of $4.55 million.
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