Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Hawaii- Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
The US Geological Survey seeks a partner for research and control efforts targeting invasive brown treesnakes in the Pacific Islands, focusing on mitigation, rapid response, and biosecurity initiatives in Guam.
Funder: Geological Survey
Due Dates: September 20, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,536,979 total; one award anticipated; project period up to 5 years.
Summary: Supports research on brown treesnake biology, control, and mitigation in the Pacific Islands through the Hawaii-Pacific Islands CESU partnership.
Key Information: Only current partners of the Hawaii-Pacific Islands CESU are eligible to apply.
Description
This opportunity, issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), seeks a partner from the Hawaii-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to conduct research focused on the brown treesnake (Boiga irregularis) in the Pacific Islands, especially Guam. The brown treesnake has caused severe ecological and economic harm, including the decline or extinction of native species and threats to critical infrastructure such as the electrical grid. The funded project will support USGS’s ongoing efforts to understand the biology, detection, control, and mitigation of brown treesnakes, enhance military readiness, and develop new management tools. The cooperative agreement will also support the Rapid Response Team, training, and biosecurity initiatives.
