UPP

Fostering collaborative scientific advancements in hydrology and geology

The UPP: The partnership between the USGS and PSU

>340

Credit Hour Tuition Remissions

>18

USGS Grad Committee Members

15

Years of Collaboration

Millions

In Collaborative Grant Funds

5

Seed Grant Projects So Far

The UPP aims to be a model partnership that redefines the way universities and federal agencies collaborate, advance scientific research, and develop the next generation of connected scientists, stewards, and advocates for our hydrologic and geologic resources.

Learn more in the "About The UPP" Page

Explore Resources at The UPP

A man stands in a stream holding equipment used to measure the flow of the water

Professional Portal

A woman stands in a river measuring the depth of the water

Student Portal

String of USGS Researchers conducting measurements in a river

2025 Seed Grant RFP is Now Available

The UPP is now accepting applications for the 2025 Seed Grant RFP! Visit the link the below to see more information, such as the RFP guidelines, budget template, and timeline.

Visit the RFP Page

UPP Events

Date & Time	Description	Other Details
October 7	Hiring for Hydro	URBN 212
October 11, 9-11:30 am	Water Science Networking Event for Graduate Students	RSVP Here; Fourth Avenue Building (FAB-60-19 ECE Multipurpose Room)
October 11, 11:59 pm	Project Proposals Due	Submit Proposals Here
October 14, 11-3 pm	PSU Career Fair	PSU Viking Pavilion; USGS and UPP representatives will attend
October 16, 4-6 pm	ISS-USGS Fall Happy Hour	Karl Miller Center, Atrium