Rocky Mountain National Park
2019 Call for Park-Funded Research Proposals
Due: January 21, 2019
Do you have a park management question that a research project could address?
Purpose
The Continental Divide Research Learning Center (CDRLC) is issuing a request for proposals in three categories including research, technical assistance, and education projects. These projects should aim to promote the informed decision making and adaptive management of Rocky Mountain National Park or the education of staff to promote professional development and growth.
The goal for these funds is to address identified needs for information, technical assistance or education on any topic of interest to park management. Projects can be identified by park staff, agency partners or universities, and researchers. Park staff should route their projects through the appropriate supervisors. Park staff can identify a university or agency partner to work with directly to develop a proposal, or if you have an idea without an identified partner CDRLC staff are available to assist in finding the appropriate research partner. Universities within the RM-CESU and agency partners are encouraged to apply, particularly those showing in-kind support or other ways to leverage funds. We encourage you to collaborate with park staff to generate strong proposals. The list of these partners/institutions is available on the RM-CESU web site, at http://www.cfc.umt.edu/cesu.
Proposal Submission and Review Process
Project Categories: We will accept submissions of projects in three categories: research, technical assistance, and education.
Research: NTE $50,000 per project. This can include “seed money” for pilot projects. Proposals can address either strategic or tactical research needs (including inventory and monitoring).
Technical Assistance: NTE $20,000 per project. These are projects that engage experts and students with park managers to provide assistance such as reviewing existing data, providing expert advice, or performing preliminary survey work.
Education: NTE $20,000 per request. These projects provide educational opportunities to park managers and staff, with an emphasis on using CESU partner opportunities. Education projects can also include community outreach projects, or student education related to park resources or management.
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