(FOA)-2019
Soil Science Collaborative Research Proposals
(USDA-NRCS-NHQ-SOIL-19-GEN0010134); June 3, 2019
Agency
US
Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS)
Description
U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) announces availability to apply for cooperative research awards focused
on soil science and soil survey research topics and needs that have been
identified through:
The
objectives of the research are to:
·
Promote
research collaboration between NRCS SPSD and university cooperators on
significant national and regional issues.
Proposals
exhibiting substantial collaboration between the applicant, multiple National
Cooperative Soil Survey (NCSS) cooperators (i.e., multi-state projects), and
NRCS soil scientists (National Soil Survey Center (NSSC) research soil
scientists, soil survey regional and Major Land Resource Area (MLRA) Soil Survey
Office (SSO) soil scientists, State soil scientists, and/or resource soil
scientists) will receive preference during the evaluation and selection process.
Applicants seeking collaborative opportunities are encouraged to contact the
National Soil Survey Center, respective Soil Survey regional director, and State
soil scientist (contact information is available at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/soils/contactus/).
·
Provide
technology transfer and training for NRCS staff.
Each
proposal should include a technology transfer component that documents how
research results can be incorporated into Soil Survey field or office
(databases, interpretations, etc.) functions. In addition, the plan should
document how research findings will be shared with the NCSS (e.g., publications,
webinars (required), onsite training, and/or other
mechanisms).
·
Assist
in training of students in soil science and related
fields.
Proposals
that include a strong educational component (undergraduate and graduate student
involvement) are encouraged as are proposals from early career scientists and
faculty.
Announcement
Number
USDA-NRCS-NHQ-SOIL-19-GEN0010134
Closing
Date
June
3, 2019
Link
to Full Announcement
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=315580
Contact
Information
Michele
Devaney
801-524-4587