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BLM Joint Fire Science Program FLAMES Award for Graduate Wildland Fire Research

This opportunity is issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the Department of Interior for the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) FLAMES award, targeting graduate students in wildland fire science. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of Interior - Purpose: - Soliciting proposals from current master and doctoral students for new, unfunded wildland fire research projects - Projects must supplement the student's thesis or dissertation and address management or policy questions in wildland fire science - Eligible Research Topics: - Fuels management and prescribed fire - Changing fire environment - Emissions and air quality - Fire effects and post-fire recovery - Human dimensions of fire management - Award Requirements: - Completion of a research project - Practical experience with fire management - Participation in virtual meetings and at least one in-person event - Development of a management-relevant product - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a research grant rather than a procurement of products or commercial services - Unique Requirements: - Applicants must be current graduate students at U.S. colleges or universities - Projects must be new and unfunded, directly related to JFSP mission and goals - Emphasis on mentorship, experiential learning, and policy relevance

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The U.S. Wildland Fire Service Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) is seeking proposals from current master and doctoral students in the US studying wildland fire and related sciences for the FLAMES award. The award aims to enhance student exposure to fire management and policy relevance, provide experiential learning, and foster mentorship and career development. Successful applicants must complete a research project supplementing their thesis or dissertation, gain practical experience with fire management, attend virtual meetings, participate in an in-person event, and develop a management-relevant product. Proposals must address management- or policy-related questions in specified fire science topic areas and be submitted by September 17, 2026.

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