Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
The U.S. Geological Survey seeks a California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit partner to research seabed mineral formation, ocean processes, and submarine geohazards to inform resource management.
Funder: U.S. Geological Survey
Due Dates: December 2, 2026 (Applications, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: $1–$450,000 per award; $450,000 estimated for one five-year award
Summary: Supports collaborative research on seabed mineral formation, ocean processes, element enrichment, growth timescales, and submarine geohazards.
Key Information: Only participating partners of the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit are eligible.
Description
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center offers this competitive cooperative agreement to a participating partner of the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). It supports research on seabed mineral formation, its interactions with fundamental ocean processes, processes of element enrichment, and mineral growth timescales. A second objective is improving understanding of submarine geohazards, including their intersections with seabed minerals.
The program seeks timely, relevant science that supports resource managers and informs adaptive management strategies while expanding existing CESU partnerships and shared expertise. Work will proceed through close collaboration between the recipient and USGS scientists, with substantial federal involvement. USGS anticipates selecting a recipient experienced in integrating datasets and producing peer-reviewed manuscripts.
