The Delta Science Program considers funding scientific research to be a critical component in establishing unbiased and authoritative knowledge directly relevant to Delta management actions. This knowledge will fundamentally advance the understanding of the complex environments and systems within the Bay-Delta system to aid policy-makers, managers and other decision-makers.

There are two mechanisms by which the Delta Science Program funds scientific research: (1) research grants and (2) science fellowships.

Through Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP) research grants and Delta Science Fellowships (previously known as CALFED Science Fellowships), the Science Program has funded over 79 research projects totaling over $24 million; the 2004 Full, 2006 Focused and 2007 Supplemental PSPs resulted in combined funding of 36 proposals for a total of over $18 million while the Science Fellows effort has resulted in a total of 43 fellows projects for a total of over $6 million.

DELTA SCIENCE PROGRAM'S 2010 PROPOSAL SOLICITATION PACKAGE PROJECTS APPROVED FOR FUNDING

The Delta Science Program received 49 proposals in response to its 2010 Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP), requesting approximately $31,000,000 in total funding. The review process, which included reviews by external experts and by a Final Review Panel (FRP), is now complete. Funding recommendations, provided by the FRP were taken to the Delta Stewardship Council (Council) for approval, following receipt of public comments. The recommended projects were approved for funding by the Council. More information about the 2010 PSP can be found at:

2010 Proposal Solicitation Package

Grant Program

The Delta Science Program, in collaboration with stakeholders and independent scientists, identifies high priority focused topics for scientific research and solicits the scientific community for proposals to address the topics.

The Science Program had an open solicitation: Science Program 2010 Focused Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP) where over $7 million was awarded to fund research that will fill critical gaps in understanding of the current and changing Bay-Delta system. Awards were approved by the Delta Stewardship Council in March 2011.

For more information about our grant program please view our Grants page.

Fellowship Program

The innovative Delta Science Fellows (formerly known as CALFED Fellows) Program, which began with the class of 2003, funds postdoctoral and graduate researchers to work with community and scientific mentors on targeted Bay-Delta research priorities.

The Fellows Program is administered in conjunction with the California Sea Grant Program.

For more information please view our Fellows Program page.