The John Wesley Powell Center for Earth System Science Analysis and Synthesis fosters innovative thinking in Earth system science through collaborative synthesis activities. This mission is driven by the recognition that synthesis is critical to solving complex problems facing Society.
We invite interdisciplinary Working Groups comprised of USGS researchers and their national and international colleagues in academia, government and the private sector to submit proposals. Working Groups collaborate to promote understanding through analysis of existing data and information. The Powell Center seeks projects that address development and testing of important Earth system science ideas and theories using existing data, cutting-edge analysis of Earth system information, and use of sound science in policy and management decisions. Proposals are evaluated for scientific merit, novel approaches, and rationale for conducting investigative activities at the Powell Center.
Groups that submit successful proposals will receive computing and data management support, funding for a Fellow, opportunities for meetings in Fort Collins, CO, and between-meeting collaborative tools. Proposals are invited for projects that will begin on or after October 1, 2023.
Proposal Deadline: January 31, 2022
Some proposals may be jointly funded by USGS and the National Science Foundation (NSF) (https://www.nsf.gov). Potential USGS/NSF proposals should follow Powell submission guidelines and will be processed through the Powell Center Science Advisory Board review process. Proposals are also welcome that address Critical Zone questions through a collaboration between the Powell Center and the Critical Zone Collaborative Network.
Instructions for proposal preparation and submission are available at: https://powellcenter.usgs.gov/proposals
Dr. Jill Baron, co-Director of the Powell Center, will present a webinar on how to develop a strong proposal for 2023 Working Group consideration on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 11:00 am MT/1:00 pm ET. The webinar is designed to provide insights to increase your understanding of the Powell Center and the proposal process.
Join the webinar online via Microsoft Teams.
For additional information on the webinar, contact powellcenter@usgs.gov
