Cooperative Research Units Program Department of the Interior Geological Survey

DOI-USGS1 Posted G26AS00027

Description

Cooperative Research Units were established with a trifold mission that is codified in the program's authorizing legislation and that has remained unchanged through time.This mission supports federal, state, other natural resource managers, and professionals by providing the expertise and facilities of leading research universities, and graduate student training. Federal Unit scientists, affiliated university faculty, and advanced students work in a variety of fields of cutting-edge science to address the science and management of fish, wildlife, and natural resources. Sponsoring agencies are provided assistance in the interpretation and application of the research findings as well as a talent pool of trained biologists graduating from the program.

Eligibility

Only CRU Cooperating Universities are eligible to apply to the Research Work Order (RWO) component of the Cooperative Research Unit Program pursuant to the Cooperative Research Unit Act (Public Law 86-686).
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$5,000.00
Award Ceiling
$5,000,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$15,500,000.00
Expected Awards
75
Key Dates
Posted
May 7, 2026
Closes
September 30, 2026 59d
Archive Date
October 1, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
Geological Survey
Agency Code
DOI-USGS1
Funding Instrument
Other