Partnerships between the UK seafood sector and research institutes can now apply for funding towards scientific research projects focused on sustainability within the fisheries and seafood sector.
The Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP) Scheme is part of the Science and Innovation pillar of the £100 million UK Seafood Fund. It will fund scientific research projects that involve partnerships between the UK seafood industry and research institutes.
The UK Seafood Fund invests in the long term sustainability of the UK fisheries and seafood sector. Its objectives are to rejuvenate the sector, take advantage of the UK’s additional fishing quota, and bring economic growth to coastal communities.
Eligible applicants for the FISP scheme are:
- Sole traders engaged in commercial sea fishing.
- Organisations engaged in commercial or recreational sea fishing, aquaculture or processing.
- Universities or research institutes.
To obtain funding, applicants must bid for a contract. Applicants can bid for projects of up to £150,000 a year; or from £150,000 to £500,000 a year.
This is the final round. Defra currently has no plans to open any further rounds.
Interested parties can bid for a contract until 19 January 2023 (12:00 GMT).
How To Apply
Interested parties can now apply for a contract through FISP until midday on 19 January 2023.
This is the final round. Defra currently has no plans to open any further rounds.
Applications are made online.
For more information, visit the UK Government website.