The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for a partner affiliated with the Southern Appalachian Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to conduct research on oak species distributions and their ecological impacts under changing climate conditions. The objective of this funding is to develop a research product that identifies the climate, land-use, and social factors affecting oak presence and mast availability, and to assess how these changes influence wildlife species in the Appalachian region. This research is crucial for advancing scientific understanding of climate change ecology and resource availability in oak-dependent ecosystems. Interested applicants must be participating partners of the Southern Appalachian CESU network, with funding amounts ranging from $142,175 to $260,380, and applications are due by December 4, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Faith Graves at fgraves@usgs.gov.