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The 2026/27 round targets proposals that reduce fisheries impacts on endangered, threatened and protected (ETP) species, producing knowledge, evidence, tools, or solutions that can benefit multiple fisheries. 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Purpose of the Science and Research Fund ........................................................................................................................ 2  \n2. How to apply ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2  \n3. The Theme of this Request For Proposals ........................................................................................................................... 2  \n4. Eligibility ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4  \n5. Funding available ............................................................................................................................................................... 4  \n6. Application requirements ................................................................................................................................................... 5  \n7. Shortlisting criteria ............................................................................................................................................................ 5  \n8. Timeline .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6  \n9. What happens if an Expression of Interest is shortlisted? ................................................................................................. 6  \n10. What happens if a Full Proposal is funded? ...................................................................................................................... 7  \n11. How would the funding be disbursed? .............................................................................................................................. 7  \nOcean Stewardship Fund | Science and Research Fund RFP | Page 1  \n12. Privacy and personal data ................................................................................................................................................ 7  \n13. Further questions .............................................................................................................................................................. 7  \n14. Applicant checklist ........................................................................................................................................................... 8  \n1. Purpose of the Science and Research Fund  \n\n| The Science and Research Fund (SRF) is part of MSC’s Ocean Stewardship Fund. The SRF supports strategic and applied research that advances sustainable fisheries management in MSC certified fisheries.\u003Cbr>For the 2026/27 funding round, the SRF is welcoming Expressions of Interest for research proposals that contribute to reducing the impacts of fisheries on endangered, threatened and pr","cbCaik1zC0ryO4j8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik1zC0ryO4j8","pdf",1011523,"English","# Purpose of the Science and Research Fund\n# How to apply\n## Deadline\n## Process for applying\n## Questions\n# The Theme of this Request For Proposals\n# Eligibility\n# Funding available\n# Application requirements\n# Shortlisting criteria\n# Timeline\n# What happens if an Expression of Interest is shortlisted?\n# What happens if a Full Proposal is funded?\n# How would the funding be disbursed?\n# Privacy and personal data\n# Further questions\n# Applicant checklist","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Science and Research Fund for 2026/27?\",\"answer\":\"It funds strategic and applied research that advances sustainable fisheries management in MSC certified fisheries, with the goal of reducing impacts on endangered, threatened and protected (ETP) species.\"},{\"question\":\"Who can apply and what must the research be applicable to?\",\"answer\":\"Eligible applicants include academic institutions, NGOs, governmental organisations, independent researchers, fishing industry associations, producer organisations, and fishing companies working with MSC certified fisheries. 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