Working Group Resources
Powell Center funded six proposals in FY14, four in FY15 and FY16, five in FY17, three in FY18, six in FY19, four in FY20, six in FY21, FY22, FY23, and two in FY24.
Proposal Dates
Powell Center Proposal Deadline: January 31
Working Group meetings for successful proposals can begin after October 1
CZ Collaborative Proposal Deadline: January 15
Proposal Information
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Proposal Submission Instructions
Powell Center proposals are due each year on January 31st.
Working Group meetings for successful proposals can begin after October 1st.Critical Zone proposals are due January 15th.
Financial Information for Working Groups
Expenses covered by the Powell Center include airfare, hotel, and per diem expenses for up to 15 participants per Working Group from anywhere in the world. Salary and benefit support up to $100,000 is provided for a Fellow. Salary for USGS WMA employees will be covered for the time the participant is at the Powell Center. Some funds are available for page charges.
Proposal Review Process
Are you asking the novel, important, big science questions?
Proposals are evaluated for scientific merit, novel approaches, and rationale for conducting investigative activities at the Powell Center.
Tips and Examples
There are a number of things to consider when submitting a proposal.
Participant Information
You've been accepted as a participant for a Powell Center Working group? Congratulations!
Want to know what's next? This page has information for Working Group visitors to the Powell Center.
Data Management and Resources
The Powell Center is committed to developing methods to locate, access, analyze, and make data widely available to the scientific community.
