Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Hawaii- Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

The U.S. Geological Survey is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to a Hawaii-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit partner to conduct research on brown treesnakes in the Pacific Islands. The selected partner will collaborate with the agency to leverage specialized skills in the capture, removal, detection, and technical familiarity of the species in Guam, supporting broader research on brown treesnake control and interdiction. This work will integrate with the USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center's ongoing efforts to mitigate the ecological and economic impacts of this invasive species, which include managing a Rapid Response Team and supporting regional biosecurity initiatives. Eligible applicants must be participating partners of the Hawaii-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, and applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on September 20, 2026. This single-award opportunity has an estimated total program funding and award ceiling of $2,536,979, and inquiries can be directed to Katie Calder at katherine_calder@ios.doi.gov.