Applied Research Request for Proposal

Request for Proposals for
a wild Atlantic salmon Applied Research project.

The Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation (ASCF) is seeking a suitable proponent organization, such as a community group, non-government organization (NGO), university or college, or indigenous organization, to carry out an applied research* project that will help contribute to the attainment of healthy and sustainable wild Atlantic salmon stocks in Québec and Atlantic Canada.
(*For our definition of Applied Research, please see the attachment)

Eligible applied research topics: The applied research topics eligible for submission of a proposal are limited to the following:

Topic 1: What are the consequences of climate variability and change on wild Atlantic salmon populations?

Or, 

Topic 2: How do land-use practices affect freshwater ecosystems and influence wild Atlantic salmon populations?

Or,

Topic 3: What are the consequences of interactions between wild Atlantic salmon and aquaculture salmonids in eastern Canada? 

For more information, including the Proposal Form, please click here.