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Catalyst / Science Transfer

Targeted investment for advancing collaborative science and supporting the transfer of existing knowledge

Catalyst and Science Transfer projects advance collaborative science and knowledge transfer by facilitating the development of new collaborative science ideas, amplifying or enhancing existing collaborative research efforts, or promoting the use of science through transfer activities.

These grants support one-year projects with awards ranging from $45,000 - $200,000. All proposals must adopt a user-driven approach, be grounded in reciprocal relationships, and meet a reserve management or science transfer need. Applicants may draw on the natural, social, and physical sciences to meet the goals of this request for proposals. To learn more about recent projects, browse the Catalyst and Science Transfer Projects in the project catalog.


Additional questions about this funding opportunity can also be directed to: 
Email: NERRS-info@umich.edu 
Phone: Maeghan Brass (734-763-0727) or Jane Ballard (734-763-0056)