SRAC: What's New
Request for Pre-Proposals:
The USDA NIFA Southern Regional Aquaculture Center is conducting a Request for Pre-proposals (RFPs) for 3 priority projects identified at the SRAC Annual meeting. Click on the RFPs below for more information on each opportunity.
- Investigation of Visual Capabilities of Finfish Species to Inform Larviculture Lighting Protocols
- Evaluating Plant Extracts as Antibiotic Alternatives for Aquaculture
- Development of Lateral Flow Immunoassays for use in Aquaculture
These projects will be developed using the “Comprehensive Proposal Method” where a team of multi-state scientists, having demonstrated records of expertise in the subject, complete a single pre-proposal that addresses all project objectives. One proposal will be selected for funding based on review by a committee of scientists not involved in any of the proposals that are submitted.
We encourage you to apply for these projects if they are in your area of expertise. If not, please share a copy of this notice to regional colleagues who might be interested. The Guidelines document includes format instructions, descriptions of new proposal requirements and budget category opportunities, and a pre-proposal example. Some of these requirements are relatively new, so applicants should read the guidelines carefully.
Project teams wishing to participate in this proposed area of research and Extension activity should submit their pre-proposal by July 20, 2024. Send an electronic copy (Word) of the pre-proposal to the SRAC Director (jimmy.avery@msstate.edu). If you have any questions about the application process, please send these requests to Kristen Thompson, SRAC Business Manager, at k.thompson@mssstate.edu. Pre-proposals received after this date will not be considered.
34th Annual Progress Report:
Click here to view the whole report.
Aquaculture Publications:
SRAC funded publication selected for JWAS Editor's Choice Award Click here to view the paper.
Newest Fact Sheets:
1. 703 Introduction to Marine Copepod Culture for Live Feeds Production
2. 2602 Indoor Marine Shrimp Farming
4. 478 Motile Aeromonas Septicemia (MAS) in Fish
5. 4312 Preventing Escape from Aquaculture Operations
To view all fact sheets click here.