Project Specialists
- Nationally vetted experts available to conduct applied research
- Project Specialists work through a contract with WCMER/Washington State University
Project Team
- The project Team is assigned by WCMER based on expertise and availability
- The project Team works closely with the local Extension office
- The model is intended to be nimble and project-based
- There are no programs or volunteers Projects are intended to be short-term
Stakeholders/Funders
- Seeking answers to questions that require applied research
- Questions are issue-based
- Wiling to pay for a national, expert Project Team that will answer all question(s) through applied research
Local Extension Office
- Serves as a Co-PI for the local project
- Secures project interest form the funder
- introduces funder to the WCMER management model
- Co-manages the local project and Project Team with WCMER
- Provides funder with final report
- Retains local cost recovery
WCMER
- Stocks and vets the Project Specialists expert talent pool
- Handles payment to Project Specialists
- Handles master contracts between universities and sponsored programs
- Assigns Projects Teams based on availability
- Co-Manages the local projects