Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partner for research on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The goal is to determine the molecular mechanisms that drive the accumulation of PFAS in fish, which is a major concern for fisheries across the United States affected by PFAS in surface waters. The research should establish causative links between the presence of PFAS and the processes that control their internal distribution in fish tissues and subsequent physiological impacts. The project is anticipated to understand how PFAS affects exposed organisms and investigate PFAS distribution and its impact on fish microbiomes. • The award instrument for this project is a cooperative agreement. • The total estimated funding for this project is $49,297. • The project period is one year. • Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. • The application should include a cover page, proposal text, budget narrative, and other supporting documents. • The USGS requires that all applications for financial assistance be posted through Grants.gov.