Department of Interior Wildland Fire Service BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Fire Leaders And Managers, Emerging Scientists (FLAMES)
This grant supports US graduate students in wildland fire sciences to conduct management-relevant research, gain hands-on experience, and participate in professional development activities.
Funder: Bureau of Land Management
Due Dates: September 17, 2026 (Proposal submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$40,000 per award; total program funding estimated at $500,000; approx. 12 awards expected.
Summary: Supports US-based graduate students conducting wildland fire research with direct management or policy relevance, emphasizing experiential learning and professional development.
Key Information: Proposals must be submitted via the JFSP website; not through Grants.gov.
Description
This opportunity supports current master’s and doctoral students at US colleges or universities in the fields of wildland fire and related physical, biological, or social sciences. The program aims to enhance the management and policy relevance of student research, provide hands-on experience with fire management practices, and foster peer learning, mentorship, and professional growth. Awardees will supplement their thesis or dissertation research with a new, unfunded wildland fire project, engage with practitioners, participate in both virtual and in-person events, and create at least one management-relevant product (such as a webinar or factsheet). Projects must directly address management or policy questions in one or more specified topic areas.
