Desert Southwest
Cooperative Ecosystem Studies UnitDSCESU Membership
Members of the Desert Soutwest CESU benefit from a collaborative partnership in research, education, and technical assistance. Collaboration is facilitated by a streamlined task agreement process, and a 17.5% indirect cost rate (with the exception of the indirect cost rate of the U.S. Forest Service (0%) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (10%)).
See our Addition of New Partners Protocol [.pdf].
Criteria for DSCESU membership:
1. Building DSCESU capacity
2. Applicability of knowledge and skill set to the DSCESU
3. Compatability with DSCESU mission
4. Regional perspective and/or involvement, or potential for regional involvement, including spatial scale
Academic institutions will be asked to submit:
1. Letter of interest confirming a review of the general CESU descriptive materials and DSCESU cooperative and joint venture agreement and agree to abide by all responsibilities and expectations of partner institutions
2. Written
response to the ten elements specifiec in the Addition of New Partners Protocol (Section II.A.2.)
Non-academic institutions will be asked to submit:
1.
Letter of interest confirming a review of the general CESU descriptive materials and DSCESU cooperative and joint venture agreement and agree to abide by all responsibilities and expectations of partner institutions
2. Written
response to the three elements specifiec in the Addition of New Partners Protocol (Section II.A.2.)
Before submitting an application, please contact Jane Matter for additional instructions.
Benefits to Agencies:
- Access to a wide range of scientific and project management services from universities and other organizations
- Focus on multidisciplinary problem-solving
Benefits to Universities:
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Opportunities for faculty to provide technical assistance to agencies and other groups
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Opportunities for graduate student research, participation in projects, internships, and employment
Benefits to Nongovernmental Organizations:
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Access to and participation in research, technical assistance, education, and social science projects
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Focus on multi-institutional approach to resource issues
Benefits to Tribes:
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Educational and professional development opportunities for students, scientists, and natural and cultural resource managers
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Focus on collaborative approach to addressing resource issues
[Membership in the DSCESU is open. For information on membership, contact the DSCESU Program Coordinator.]