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MEOPAR is calling on researchers across Canada to submit a proposal for their Fourth Call for Research Proposals. Irving Shipbuilding is generously contributing $1 million of this $1.5 million call, which will fund a number of multi-year projects that align with MEOPAR’s overall goal of improving Canada’s ability to observe, predict, and respond to marine hazards.

MEOPAR encourage's project proposals to develop and/or apply new technologies or approaches to advance environmental observation, safe operations and/or emergency response on Canada’s coasts. Proposals are required to have practical goals with clear evidence of end-user involvement in the identification of the research topic to be addressed and the formulation, support and conduct of the research itself.

Projects must be multi-disciplinary and align with MEOPAR's overall vision/goals as a Network of Centres of Excellence, which are outlined in their strategic plan.  Please see MEOPAR's Open Call for details:

     MEOPAR 2015 4th Call for Research Proposals (English PDF)

     MEOPAR 2015 4th Call for Research Proposals (French PDF)

Proposals are due on August 23, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. Atlantic Daylight Saving Time.

MEOPAR will host an informational webinar detailing the Call, which will include a period for Q&A, on July 7th at 2 p.m. Atlantic Daylight Saving Time, and on July 28th at 2 p.m. Atlantic Daylight Saving Time. Registration details

Please direct question to Neil Gall, MEOPAR Executive Director, at 902-494-4386 or neil.gall@meopar.ca.