On behalf of the CUNY Office of Research

The Hudson River Park Trust is partnering with CUNY to create opportunities for faculty and students to utilize the Park’s resources for applied estuarine research. The HRPT-CUNY Research Alliance Scholars Program will support research, data analysis and resource management goals as outlined in the Park’s Estuarine Sanctuary Management Plan (ESMP). The ESMP defines goals and projects across three key management areas.

In 2025, there will be one funding cycle for the HRPT-CUNY Research Alliance Scholars Program. This year’s call for proposals will prioritize projects that offer innovative approaches to understanding current and emerging issues in the Lower Hudson River Estuary. The Park intends to fund two projects, with each project receiving $10,000 (inclusive of a 12% indirect cost rate). Full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty are eligible to apply. Proposals are due March 14. 

Climate Change & Resilience

Habitat & Nature-Based Solutions

Water Quality & Modeling

Terrestrial Ecology & Land Management

Sustainability & Stewardship

Please see this link for more details (Hudson River Park Trust – Research Alliance Scholars Program) and for the application portal.