Desert Southwest
Cooperative Ecosystem Studies UnitDSCESU Membership
Members of the Desert Soutwest CESU benefit from a collaborative partnership in research, education, and technical assistance. Collaboration is facilitated by a streamlined task agreement process, and a 17.5% indirect cost rate (with the exception of the indirect cost rate of the U.S. Forest Service (0%) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (10%)).
Benefits to Agencies:
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Access to a wide range of scientific and project management services from universities and other organizations
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Focus on multidisciplinary problem-solving
Benefits to Universities:
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Opportunities for faculty to provide technical assistance to agencies and other groups
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Opportunities for graduate student research, participation in projects, internships, and employment
Benefits to Nongovernmental Organizations:
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Access to and participation in research, technical assistance, education, and social science projects
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Focus on multi-institutional approach to resource issues
Benefits to Tribes
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Educational and professional development opportunities for students, scientists, and natural and cultural resource managers
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Focus on collaborative approach to addressing resource issues
[Membership in the DSCESU is currently closed to non-federal organizations. For information on membership, contact the DSCESU Program Coordinator.]