Study design, research proposal, and scientific product review and editing
Even the most talented natural resources manager, researcher, or planner needs help from time to time with creating the highest quality products. With CWS, you can access experts from across the many facets of the conservation sciences to assist with everything from the initial stages of proposal development, to polishing your publication that will be sure to make the journal cover.
Study and program reviews
Much like how an ounce of prevention can save a pound of cure, properly designing research studies or even entire programs will pay huge dividends down the road. Members of our staff have designed and executed some of the largest, most successful projects undertaken in wildlife research. Put our experience to work for you on the front end of your projects. We can assist with identifying or refining your objectives, appropriate sampling and analytical frameworks, and helping avoid many of the unpleasant surprises that can derail your hard work.
Report and publication review and editing
Every member of the staff and faculty at CWS is an experienced author, many with multiple publications in top-tier journals, and even a few major award winners. Further, we have staff with decades of experience conducting peer reviews, across dozens of journals and subjects. For good measure, we have Associate Editors with the Journal of Wildlife Management and other flagship journals who can give you an edge with your next submission or revision.
Research and funding proposals
Perhaps even more so than with preparing manuscripts for peer review, developing high quality proposals is a skill that takes years of experience to hone. Further, having an objective, experienced reviewer can provide the additional insights, editing, and honesty that may push your proposal to the top of the stack. Because, now more than ever, the stacks are growing while the funds are shrinking. Whether you are applying for your first NSF grant, or simply want to impress your peers with a dazzling research proposal, CWS staff have the experience to help.
