The Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium (MASGC) is accepting pre-proposals for one- or two-year innovative research projects that address coastal issues.

Pre-proposals in the 2012-2013 research funding competition must apply to at least one MASGC focus area (healthy coastal ecosystems, sustainable coastal development or a safe, sustainable seafood supply). Funding requests of no more than $75,000 are recommended. A 50-percent non-federal match is required for all projects.

The deadline for pre-proposals is Feb. 25, 2011.

For more information about submission guidelines, funding levels and MASGC focus areas, go to http://masgc.org/researchrfp. Contact MASGC Director LaDon Swann with additional inquiries at 251-648-5877 or swanndl@auburn.edu.