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The Chapter Cooperative Research Program was initiated in 1995 to help GCSAA-affiliated chapters fund agronomic and environmental research of local importance. Chapters have the opportunity to identify their research needs, work with a university turfgrass scientist, and receive matching funds from GCSAA to help address the problem. The Environmental Institute for Golf, GCSAA affiliated chapters and allied organizations have together funded over $2.9 million in research since 1996. You can learn more about the Chapter Cooperative Research Program and other programs.
The purpose of the Chapter Cooperative Research Program is to help chapters fund applied research on golf course turf or soil problems or both, that have been identified by the chapter as a significant local issue. A chapter, or two or more chapters combining their resources, must match dollar for dollar the funding requested from GCSAA. A maximum of $10,000 per year for up to three years may be requested.
Chapters are encouraged to participate in the Chapter Cooperative Research Program. The most important step in getting research conducted that is of greatest interest to chapter members is to clearly identify the problem to be studied. After chapter members have identified the problem to be studied, contact a turfgrass scientist in your area to discuss the problem identified and the need for research. Work collaboratively with the scientist to prepare the research proposal. Superintendents can be a great asset in proposal preparation to clearly identify the problem and describe the magnitude of the problem. Superintendents can also help decide which treatments should be included in the experiment.
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