Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
ID: 361033Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Geological Survey (DOI-USGS1)

Award Range

$1 - $498K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a cooperative agreement for research focused on developing environmentally friendly bioherbicides to control invasive Phragmites australis and other invasive plant species. The project aims to explore the role of microbial endophytes in enhancing the growth and stress tolerance of these invasive plants, ultimately leading to the creation of low-toxicity bioherbicides that provide resource managers with effective treatment options. This initiative is part of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program, emphasizing the importance of collaborative research in addressing ecological challenges. The total funding available for this opportunity is $498,392, with a closing date for applications set for January 17, 2026. Interested applicants can reach out to Rachel Miller at rachelmiller@usgs.gov for further information.

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    The Biographical Sketch Common Form, updated November 1, 2023, outlines requirements for individuals involved in Federally funded research projects. Its purpose is to assess qualifications and ensure transparency regarding foreign affiliations. Consistent with NSPM-33, individuals must disclose contracts and support from foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment programs, prohibiting participation in malign programs. A detailed table provides guidance on pre- and post-award disclosures, specifying what and when to report, and what is exempt. The form explicitly warns against submitting personal information like home addresses or marital status. Key required sections include identifying information (name, PID, position title), organization and location, professional preparation (education, training), and appointments/positions (domestic and foreign for the past three years). A “Products” section allows individuals to list citable works demonstrating qualifications. Finally, a certification section requires affirmation of accuracy and non-participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs, with penalties for misrepresentation. The form includes privacy act and burden statements, indicating a two-hour estimated public reporting burden.
    The Biographical Sketch Common Form (November 1, 2023) outlines requirements for individuals identified as senior/key personnel on federally funded research projects. Its purpose is to assess qualifications, requiring disclosure of foreign government-sponsored contracts and talent recruitment program participation, consistent with NSPM-33 guidance. Individuals must not be involved in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. The form prohibits submission of personal information like home addresses or marital status. Required sections include identifying information (name, PID, position title), organization and location, professional preparation (education, training), and appointments/positions (academic, professional, institutional). A critical section details
    The Biographical Sketch Common Form, updated November 1, 2023, provides instructions for senior/key personnel on Federally funded research projects to submit biographical sketches. These sketches assess an individual's qualifications and require disclosure of foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment programs and other foreign affiliations, while prohibiting participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. A reference table, NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance, outlines pre- and post-award disclosure requirements. The form mandates specific information including identifying details, professional preparation, appointments, and products, all in reverse chronological order. It explicitly prohibits personal information. Each submission requires certification of accuracy and non-participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. The form also includes privacy act and public burden statements, noting a two-hour average response time.
    The "Biographical Sketch Common Form" outlines requirements for individuals on Federally funded research projects to demonstrate their qualifications. Key persons must disclose foreign government-sponsored contracts and talent recruitment program support, with strict prohibitions against malign foreign talent recruitment programs. The form details required sections: identifying information (name, PID, position title), organization and location, professional preparation, appointments and positions (domestic and foreign for the past three years), and products demonstrating qualifications. It explicitly forbids personal information and mandates a certification of accuracy and non-participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. Misrepresentation carries severe penalties. The document also includes privacy act and burden statements, estimating a two-hour response time.
    The Biographical Sketch Common Form provides instructions for individuals identified as senior/key personnel on federally funded research projects. Its primary purpose is to assess an individual's qualifications for proposed activities. Key disclosure requirements include contracts with foreign governments, instrumentalities, or entities, particularly foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment programs. Individuals are prohibited from participating in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. A reference table, "NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance Pre- and Post-award Disclosures," outlines reporting requirements. The form mandates specific identifying information, professional preparation, appointments, and a list of citable products demonstrating qualifications. Crucially, personal information is strictly prohibited. Each senior/key person must certify the accuracy and completeness of the provided information and attest to not being involved in a malign foreign talent recruitment program. Misrepresentations can lead to prosecution. The document also includes Privacy Act and Burden Statements, noting the OMB control number and estimated public reporting burden.
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