27 ene 2017
Call for Submissions to Tri-State Nexus Workshop
To facilitate the collaboration across their institutions, vice presidents for research at Washington State University, University of Idaho and Oregon State University will convene the Tri-State FEW Workshop on 10-11 April in Idaho. Researchers from the three institutions, Idaho National Lab and Pacific Northwest National Lab are encouraged to submit proposals. Deadline is 15 February 2017.
As population grows and climate change alters ecosystems worldwide, societal demands for agricultural, energy and water resources intensify, bringing the intersections of FEW resources into sharper focus. Solutions that ease cross-sectoral tensions and alleviate pressure on FEW resources will inevitably involve deep collaboration among multiple disciplines and institutions.
Three to five distinct, multi-institutional teams will be selected to participate in the interactive, intensive gathering.
The workshop will facilitate face-to-face time with colleagues to actively develop funding strategies (grant proposals) and plans to build programs. Teams will work on their focused research plans but will also interact across teams to find other opportunities for collaboration.
Proposal submission process
Researchers are invited to submit 1-page proposals for convening a multi-institutional team at the workshop. Successful proposals will present:- a compelling vision for interdisciplinary FEW research;
- specific funding targets (National Science Foundation INFEWS, DOE Energy-Water, USDA NIFA Water for Agriculture, etc.);
- a multi-institutional team with confirmed participation by key individuals, and
- a tractable timeline for achieving research goals, including the manner in which the workshop will further the goals.