Overview

Proposals are requested for the University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program (Hawai‘i Sea Grant) Pacific Islands Indigenous Science Funding Track. 

Many funding opportunities exist to support research initiatives that integrate Indigenous knowledge and Western science. A majority of these efforts are led by academic institutions that engage Indigenous communities in varying degrees of participation ranging from consultation to equitable co-production (David-Chavez 2018, Bohensky and Maru 2011). Knowledge production in these contexts attempts to integrate Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into existing Western research frameworks (Daniel 2019, Nadasdy 1999). While recognizing the value of partnership across Western and Indigenous sciences, this funding opportunity seeks to shift the focus and center Indigenous methodologies, protocols, and values in research.

With this intention in mind,  Hawaiʻi Sea Grant will support between 3 and 6 projects in the Indigenous Science track, each in the $25,000 to $50,000 range for a funding term of two years.

Deadlines

Statement of Interest due March 7, 2025 5:00 PM (HST) submit via Google Forms or download form here and submit via email to uhsg.ulanaike@hawaii.edu.

Full Proposal due June 6, 2025 5:00 PM (HST) submit via email to uhsg.ulanaike@hawaii.edu

More information

For details on support for proposal submission, frequently asked questions, and more, please visit University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program: Pacific Islands Indigenous Science.