Notice of pending deadline: March 30, 2008 American Cetacean Society-Puget Sound Grant for 2008 Request for Research Proposals The American Cetacean Society (ACS), the oldest whale and dolphin conservation organization (est. 1967) protects whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats and ecosystems through public education, research grants, and conservation actions. ACS has supported worthwhile research projects in past years and continues to do so today. The Puget Sound Chapter of ACS (ACS/PS) was re-established in the summer of 1999 and has more than 70 members. Despite being a newer chapter, we have already awarded one grant in 2000 and two grants in 2001, one in 2002, two in 2004, one in 2005, and two in 2007. This year we are offering one (1) $1,000 grant to be restricted to research of Southern Resident Killer Whales within the waters of Oregon, Washington or British Columbia, Canada. Eligibility The individual conducting the research must submit the proposal, in addition to a CV. Project Managers or Principal Investigators will oversee all fieldwork. Applicants must have obtained any necessary permits or authorizations for conducting the proposed research prior to any awards being disbursed. This grant is available to undergraduate students currently enrolled in a college or university and graduate students currently enrolled in, or accepted to, a masters or doctorate program who meet the evaluation criteria. The research must be conducted within the waters of Oregon, Washington State or British Columbia (Salish Sea). Researchers of any nationality are eligible to apply. Proposals will be accepted through 30 MARCH 2008, and letters of acceptance or denial will be issued no later than 30 APRIL 2008. Grant The grant award will be available on 15 MAY 2008. Funding for this year’s grant has been generously provided by the Whale Watch Operators Association Northwest (WWOANW) and from the following whale-watch operators: Prince of Whales, Springtide Charters, and San Juan Safaris. Guidelines Please visit our website (www.acspugetsound.org) and click on “Research Grants”, then “Proposal Guide” for a full description of the guidelines for the research proposal and review process. Expected Deliverables There is no deadline for the completion of work; however, a brief report describing the progress/status of the research should be presented to ACS/PS no later than one (1) year after receipt of funds. This report will be featured in a future issue of our chapter newsletter, Whulj.  In addition, the Salish Sea grant recipient will be invited to present a talk at one of our chapter meetings. Contact Information For submission of proposals or request for information, please contact: American Cetacean Society - Puget Sound Chapter P.O. Box 17136 Seattle, WA  98127 USA E-mail: acspsgrants@acspugetsound.org Uko Gorter,ACS/PS chapter president Stephanie Norman DVM, ACS/PS Grants chair