2020 Soil Science Collaborative Research Proposals

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing the potential availability of funding for agreements to promote research collaboration between the NRCS Soil and Plant Science Division (SPSD) and university cooperators on significant national issues, provide technology transfer and training for NRCS staff, and assist in training of students in soil science and related fields. Proposals must be for projects based in the United States and its territories and possessions and focus on the priorities described in the notice. Research proposals are sought, and NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2020 will be up to $1,700,000. Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network. Proposals are requested for competitive consideration of awards for projects 1-2 years in duration. • Promoting research collaboration between the NRCS Soil and Plant Science Division (SPSD) and university cooperators on significant national issues • Providing technology transfer and training for NRCS staff • Assisting in training of students in soil science and related fields • Projects must be based in the United States and its territories and possessions • Proposals must focus on the priorities described in the notice • Research proposals are sought • Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network