SESYNC Invites Proposals for Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Research The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC)<sesync.org> requests proposals for collaborative and interdisciplinary team-based research projects under two programs: Pursuits and Workshops.
SESYNC is a synthesis research center that brings together diverse groups in new, interdisciplinary collaborations to identify solutions to society's most challenging and complex environmental problems. Proposals are invited for synthesis projects focused on tools, methods, and other practices applicable to actionable team research on socio-environmental problems. We encourage those interested in these opportunities to discuss their ideas with SESYNC prior to developing their proposal. Discussions with team leaders can often help determine if an idea is appropriate for SESYNC, as well as how syntheses might be structured to achieve strong interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary outcomes. Please contact [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> with any questions. Pursuits Teams interested in applying for a Pursuit should address a pressing socio-environmental problem. Researchers are encouraged to develop research questions and methods that can be applicable across multiple places and scales, and have the potential to inform decision makers. Projects that can bring together quantitative and qualitative data and knowledge are of special interest. Pursuit teams should be comprised of no more than 15 members who will meet at our Center in Annapolis for 2-4 meetings of approximately 3-5 days over a period of 1-2 years. Click here for complete details<https://www.sesync.org/opportunities/research/propose-a-pursuit>. Proposals must be uploaded to SESYNC's online submission system by May 15, 2017, at 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Workshops Teams interested in applying for a Workshop, a single meeting of up to ~25 participants, may focus on a broad topic or a set of related topics relevant to socio-environmental synthesis. Workshops may summarize and/or synthesize the state of the topic and/or identify future directions that have the potential to lead to a larger synthesis effort. Workshop proposals are not required to fall under a Theme. Click here for complete details<https://www.sesync.org/workshops>. Proposals must be uploaded to SESYNC's online submission system by May 15, 2017, at 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Other Opportunities SESYNC also invites proposals for its Sabbatical, Policy & Practice, and Maryland Fellowships, in addition to its Short-Term Visitor and Short Course programs. Application instructions for each program can be found on our website<http://www.sesync.org/opportunities/programs#fellowships>. Please share with potentially-interested colleagues! Thank you, Emily S. Cassidy Science Communications Coordinator National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Phone: 410-919-4990
