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- Prepare National Historic Landmark Nomination(s) Associated with African American Civil Rights in California
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking the assistance of principal investigator(s) for a project to nominate a property (site, building, structure, object or district) as a National Historic Landmark (NHL) related to African American civil rights history. Until recently, much of the history about the Western United States focused primarily on Westward Expansion, prioritizing European American settler colonialism, and tended to marginalize or exclude minority communities, including those of African Americans. There is a growing body of scholarship on the role and importance of African Americans in the West. Concurrently, there have been efforts to address the underrepresentation of historic properties associated with African American history that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places or Designated as National Historic Landmarks. People of African descent formed vibrant and active communities with life experiences that included, perseverance, self‐determination, racial discrimination and the overall fight for civil rights. There are important places that represent this history. This Request for Letters of Interest is intended to seek assistance of CESU members to prepare a NHL nomination for a property that will synthesize, analyze and summarize multiple sources of information associated with a historic property located in California that is associated with nationally significant historic events and people, within the context of African American civil rights.
Funding Source: National Park Service
Funding Amount: Up to $43,770
Deadline: February 28, 2025, by 5 PM Pacific
For more information see the Request for Letters of Interest
- Assistant or Associate Research Scientist at UMCES
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) is seeking a Coordinator for the Chesapeake Global Collaboratory (CGC), who will be the point-of-contact for the Collaboratory throughout UMCES, and for external interactions with other University System of Maryland universities, government and nongovernmental groups, and other stakeholders.
The coordinator will provide scientific coordination for the CGC and also be responsible for the operations of CGC related to providing scientific support services to faculty. Scientific coordination includes: (1) organizing CGC activities (e.g., training, workshops, newsletter) to maximize the impact and efficiency of the CGC, (2) assisting in team building for specific projects that use the CGC, (3) assisting and, as appropriate, leading proposal preparations (Federal, state, foundations) that involve the CGC, and (4) participate in activities raising awareness within UMCES and to outside organizations about the services offered by the CGC. There will also be opportunities for the coordinator to engage in active research as part of CGC projects. Overseeing operations includes working as part of a team on scheduling, project management, and logistics of CGC activities and ensuring smooth and responsive daily operations of the CGC scientific enterprise. The coordinator will work closely with the CGC advisory committees, faculty, and UMCES administration. The coordinator will work with the personnel responsible for the new building but will not be responsible for the operations or personnel of the building.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Managing CGC projects
- Supporting Faculty Steering Committee and External Advisory groups
- Coordinating the convening summits, workshops, and meetings
- Preparing CGC communications for UMCES and external audiences
- Representing the CGC at meetings
- Participating in proposals that involve CGC activities
FTE: 1.00
Unit: Center Administration
Location: Annapolis, MD
Job Category Status: FacultyFLSA: Exempt
Salary Range: $75,000 – $110,000For more information or to apply, visit: https://umces.peopleadmin.com/postings/1928
Past Funding and Other Opportunities
- Population Viability Analysis for Feral Horse Management Scenarios at Theodore Roosevelt National Park
NPS wishes to conduct a Population Viability Analysis (PVA) that considers horse herd genetics, management scenarios, population objectives, and biological factors, to ensure that management actions minimize the ecological effects of the herd on the natural ecology of the park while satisfying concerns regarding genetic diversity of the horse herd. We anticipate that this PVA will evaluate demographic and genetic change over time (informed by current herd genetics and potential source herd genetics) using up to ten distinct management scenarios and up to six putative source herds for gene flow to augment the herd.
Funding Source: National Park Service
Funding Amount: $70,000 – $80,000
Deadline: February 20, 2025, 6:00 PM ET
For more information see the Request for Statement of Interest and Budget Template
- A global synthesis of flood impacts: Understanding the country-level vulnerability and causes
This research will conduct the first comprehensive synthesis of how flood impacts vary globally across different demographics and as a function of flood risk exposure and protection levels. Data will be gathered to assemble an aggregated global flood impact database, which will be used to develop a sector-specific definitional framework of floods and synthesize how impacts and risks vary across different sectors (e.g., urban, transportation, agriculture, power systems) and demographics (e.g., poverty, race, and human development) and investment in flood protection.
Funding Source: United States Geological Survey
Funding Amount: $100,000
Deadline: February 17, 2025
For more information see the grants.gov grant opportunity
- Graduate Student Fellowships in Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park and Rocky Mountain Conservancy are currently accepting applications for the 2025 Bailey Research Fellowship. The Bailey Research Fellowship provides opportunities for highly qualified graduate students to conduct research in the park and communicate their work to the public.
The fellowship provides park housing, a living stipend, and support for research supplies and conference attendance. The goal of the fellowship is to support graduate student research that aids in park management and decision making.
Funding Source: National Park Service
Funding Amount: Up to $15,000 plus housing for each fellow
Deadline: February 16, 2025
For more information see Bailey Research Fellowship
- Vegetation Management for Natural Resources Branch, Fort Drum, NY
Statements of Interest requested to provide the necessary personnel, vehicles, equipment, and materials required to conduct vegetation management for undesirable species for the Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch/Environmental Division located at Fort Drum, NY. The scope of this agreement includes supporting the Fort Drum program manager (PM) by providing technical support for execution of the Installations current invasive species management program effort that includes floral identification and surveys; managing primarily invasive and noxious plant species including with the use of herbicides; and developing, testing and analyzing the effectiveness of treatment options. This work requires onsite support personnel located at Fort Drum, NY.
Award Amount: $234,154 for base year (twelve months from award date). Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.
Statements of Interest Due: 2:00 P.M., Central Time, on 30 January 2025
Preparation of your Statement of Interest:
Provide the following (Maximum length: 2 pages, single-spaced, 12 pt. font):
1. Name, Organization, CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID, CESU Region, and Contac Information (Email)
2. Brief Statement of Qualifications (including): a. Biographical sketch of the Principal Investigator, to include specific experience and capabilities in areas related to this project’s requirements; b. Relevant past projects and clients with brief descriptions of these projects; c. Staff, faculty or students available to work on this project and their areas of expertise; d. Brief description of other capabilities to successfully complete the project: (e.g. equipment, laboratory facilities, greenhouse facilities, field facilities, etc.).Submit Statement of Interest to:
Sandy Justman
Grants Specialist, USACE, Fort Worth District
sandra.justman@usace.army.mil
817-886-1073Chanley Jenkins
Project Manager, USACE, Fort Worth District
chanley.r.jenkins@usace.army.mil
Office: 918-671-9132Find more information in the attached RSOI.
- Internships: Scientists in Parks
The application period for Scientists in Parks internships beginning summer 2025 is now open. Many internships are suitable for current and recently graduated MS and PhD students.
Description: The Scientists in Parks Program is now accepting applications for the Summer 2025 Season. There are over 200 exciting internship opportunities in national parks across the country. These paid internships contribute to natural resource management needs at parks with projects related to biological sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and science communications/education. Please help us spread the word and share these SIP positions with interested candidates. A list of positions and how to apply can be found at: go.nps.gov/scientistsinparks. If you have any questions, please email Scientists_in_Parks@nps.gov.
Application Deadline: January 19, 2025