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DAN Research Grant Program: Unsolicited Grant

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Foundation Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Open to applicants at any career stage, the program emphasizes rigorous methodologies and practical relevance, with grants awarded to individuals rather than institutions.

Other requirements

Innovative projects with relevance to dive safety that do not fit other open calls for research proposals.
Applicants may be in any stage of their professional education or career.
There is no specific requirement for the applicant to be enrolled in a degree-granting program.
However, a successful applicant will have documented expertise and experience in research in a diving research related field.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Please note that as a nonprofit organization, the DAN Foundation cannot cover indirect costs.
Not eligible: Funds cannot cover overhead costs

Overview

The DAN Research Grant Program invites continuous unsolicited proposals for innovative research focused on enhancing scuba diving safety. It aims to support projects that contribute empirical evidence and theoretical insights relevant to health, decompression safety, and prevention and treatment of diving injuries. Open to applicants at any career stage, the program emphasizes rigorous methodologies and practical relevance, with grants awarded to individuals rather than institutions.

NOTE: Unsolicited proposals may be submitted continuously.
The DAN Research Grant Program supports research that builds stronger theory and empirical evidence and contributes to a body of knowledge that can be used to improve the safety of scuba divers.
Grants are developed by DAN’s Internal Research Committee in consultation with leading experts in diving research.
Health and DivingDecompression SafetyPrevention of Diving InjuriesTreatment of Diving Injuries
Innovative projects with relevance to dive safety that do not fit other open calls for research proposals.

Eligibility

Innovative projects with relevance to dive safety that do not fit other open calls for research proposals.Applicants may be in any stage of their professional education or career. There is no specific requirement for the applicant to be enrolled in a degree-granting program. However, a successful applicant will have documented expertise and experience in research in a diving research related field.Projects should demonstrate sound theoretical grounding and relevance to policy or practice.Projects should employ rigorous methods that are appropriate for the proposal’s goals.Research plans must demonstrate feasibility in budgeting and timeline.The applicant must have proper training for the proposed research and relevant prior publications.Grants are awarded to a researcher, not to an institution.Funds must primarily support research activities Successful applicants must be prepared to present their work on invitation at relevant scientific conferences or public lectures.