November 12, 2026 — From protecting coral reefs and restoring watersheds to advancing aquaculture and strengthening coastal resilience, the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant is calling on researchers to turn innovative ideas into solutions for the Pacific.
The center has officially opened its 2028–2030 Request for Research Proposals, offering up to $100,000 in funding for individual two-year research projects that address some of the region’s most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges, according to a press release.
According to Fran Castro, D.B.A., associate director for operations and development with UOG CIS & Sea Grant, the competitive funding opportunity supports research in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Freely Associated States, reinforcing the university’s commitment to advancing science that directly benefits island communities.