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USGS Cooperative Agreement for Avian Influenza Research with North Atlantic Coast CESU Partner

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a North Atlantic Coast CESU partner for a five-year cooperative research project on avian influenza in wild birds. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Eastern Ecological Science Center - Contracting managed by USGS Acquisitions and Grants Branch - Eligible Applicants: - Only North Atlantic Coast CESU partners are eligible - Scope of Work: - Research on immunological and ecological dynamics of avian influenza spread, persistence, and transmission in wild bird species - Use of transcriptomics paired with traditional infection and serologic testing methods - Focus on host susceptibility, disease dynamics, and risk prediction for mortality events and virus spread - Field and laboratory research, data management, and dissemination of results to scientific and public audiences - Funding and Period of Performance: - Total estimated funding: $499,000 - One base year with up to four additional budget years (total up to five years) - Annual funding contingent on satisfactory progress and availability of funds - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with USGS data management and geospatial data standards - Annual progress reports and a final report required - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are named, as this is a research grant opportunity

Description

The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research focused on understanding the immunological and ecological dynamics of avian influenza spread, persistence, and transmission in wild bird species. The research aims to advance understanding of basic avian influenza ecology in wild bird host species and pair transcriptomics with traditional infection and serologic testing methods to enhance understanding of host susceptibility and infection response. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement with an estimated total funding of $499,000.

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