GENERAL FUNDING REQUESTS

  • Start Date:

  • Deadline:

  • Agency:
    American Fisheries Society (AFS)

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites applications for General Funding Requests, offered by the American Fisheries Society (AFS). This programme supports initiatives aimed at improving post-secondary fisheries education and promoting the exchange of educational resources and best practices among educators.

Programme Overview
The Education Section of AFS seeks to enhance the quality of college and university education for fisheries scientists. Funding supports the development and implementation of projects that improve curricula, teaching methods, and educational resources, as well as initiatives that foster collaboration among educators and institutions.

Key Details

  • Funder: American Fisheries Society (AFS)

  • Award Type: Research – Project Grants & Innovation

  • Submission Deadline: 1 July 2026

Eligibility

  • Open to educators and researchers across all career stages:

    • Early career and emerging in field

    • Mid-career to established in field

  • No restrictions on applicant type; both individuals and institutions may apply

Funding Scope

  • Development or improvement of fisheries education curricula

  • Creation, adaptation, or sharing of teaching materials and techniques

  • Collaboration and networking initiatives among fisheries educators

  • Innovative approaches to post-secondary fisheries training and education

How to Apply
Full guidelines and application submission are available at:
https://education.fisheries.org/funding-requests/general-requests/