Forestry: Incorporating practice into research and using research to inform practice

The forestry call for proposals seeks innovative research projects with the potential to change forestry practice or science-practice initiatives aimed at improving the accessibility and comprehensibility of specific forest management knowledge. In general, proposals should contribute to integrated sustainable forest management by developing solutions to either adapt  to or mitigate climate change. Such applications should include the promotion of biodiversity, the provision of resilient ecosystem services, and the assurance of the supply of sustainable forest products. Submissions could also focus on providing incentives, resources or tools to encourage action and behavioral change.

Research projects must include the perspective of stakeholders, and engagement with them is expected to go beyond simply informing them. We welcome interdisciplinary approaches as many today’s challenges require the expertise of several disciplines. Knowledge transfer activities must address the specific information needs of the stakeholder target group, and at least 10 % of the budget must be allocated to this.

Science-practice projects bring together partners from the research community and a stakeholder group. The aim of this type of project is to put results into practice by communicating findings comprehensively, or enabling to jointly shaped research questions. We expect specific deliverables within the project timeframe, such as tools, resources and communications products. The partners must demonstrate their commitment to the project and explain how the activities will continue beyond the funding period.

The next deadline for forestry proposals is 22 September 2025, with a final decision expected in March 2025. For further information see links below.

Eligibility Requirements

Every application needs to have at least two partners working together from different institutions. The forestry call has no geographic focus but rather emphasizes stakeholder engagement.

Application Instructions

Please submit as one combined pdf labeled with PI’s Lastname, Firstname:

1. A one‐page letter of intent with a description of proposed aims and approach.
2. If the final application requires a statement of broader impacts, please summarize your plans to address the specific requirements on an additional page.
3. CV (not biosketch) of the PI including past grant funding.

to limitedsubs@uw.edu by 5:00 PM Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Proposals are due to the sponsor 9/22/2025 so you will need to have your materials in to the Office of Sponsored Programs by 9/11/2025 if given the go‐ahead by the Limited Submissions review committee.