Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes ? Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for wildlife disease molecular diagnostic testing and capacity building. The project aims to strengthen the USGS National Wildlife Health Center's (NWHC) capacity to detect, characterize, and monitor parasitic diseases in wildlife. The work will involve developing in-house molecular diagnostic tests, performing molecular diagnostics, generating reference sequences, and training NWHC staff. The project is expected to last for 5 years, with a total estimated funding of $276,000. • The project will focus on parasitology and molecular diagnostic testing • The USGS NWHC will be the primary location for the project • The project will involve collaboration with federal, state, Tribal, and other partners • The project will contribute to the development of high-quality reference data and sharing of results and expertise • The project will support safe recreation and subsistence uses of DOI lands and waters