North Pacific Research Board

Evolution of Requests for Proposals

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Since 2003, various research questions and issues, as well as pressing fishing management needs, have helped shape annual RFPs issued by NPRB. See the RFP Evolution document (right) for a summary of how Requests for Proposals have changed over time. RFP topics align with NPRB Science Plan Research Themes. Project topics summarize original language in each RFP.

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Note: Suggestions made before July 31 will be considered for the current year's RFP. Suggestions received after this date will be considered for the following year.