The Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity for a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partner to conduct research on prescribed fire management in the Southeastern United States. The goal of the research is to clarify the use of prescribed burns in managing ecosystems and characterize managers' risk tolerances towards wildfire risk in the context of climate change. The recipient will collaborate with the USGS to advance scientific modeling of prescribed fire opportunity windows and long-term forecasts and predictions. This opportunity is open to eligible recipients who are participating partners of the Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast CESU. The deadline for electronically submitted applications is 5:00 p.m., ET, on March 27, 2024. For more information, contact FAITH GRAVES at fgraves@usgs.gov.