Cooperative Research and Training Programs

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking applications for master cooperative agreements from Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units network members to meet the following objectives:a. Provide usable knowledge to support informed decision making.b. Ensure the independence and objectivity of research.c. Create and maintain effective partnerships among the Federal agencies and universities to share resources and expertise.d. Take full advantage of university resources while benefiting faculty and students.e. Encourage professional development of current and future Federal scientists, resource managers, and environmental leaders. f. Manage Federal resources effectively.This competition will result in master cooperative agreements which do not transfer funds. Once a master cooperative agreement is in place, subsequent task agreements with project-specific funding will be initiated as approved and funding is made available.

All applicants must be a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units network partner prior to being considered for master cooperative agreement award under this announcement.