August 14, 2019 — The following was released by the Lenfest Ocean Program:
Call for Participants
The Lenfest Ocean Program, in collaboration with the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and the Biodiversity Funder’s Group, is seeking applicants for a three-day Ideas Lab workshop to discuss the future of U.S. fisheries in the face of climate change, generate research priorities, and kickstart the funding of key research projects. Our geographic focus will be the continental United States.
- Workshop dates: October 21-23, 2019
- Location: Washington, DC
- Application deadline: August 22, 2019
All travel, lodging, and meals will be paid for by the Lenfest Ocean Program.
Event Background and Eligibility
An Ideas Lab is an intensive meeting that brings together diverse perspectives to focus on crafting innovative cross-disciplinary solutions to a critical problem. This workshop will bring together state and federal managers and policymakers, stakeholders, scientists and funders with local knowledge, scientific expertise, insights or perspectives who are interested in developing priority research questions for funding consideration.
If you are interested in applying, please read the entire call on our website which includes additional background and eligibility requirements.
If you have questions about this opportunity, visit our website or email us.