Navigating the Practice of Co-Produced Convergence Research: Lessons from Projects Funded by NSF's Coastlines and People (CoPe) Program

This article reflects on ways to navigate the complexities involved in convergent, coproduced coastal research, a high-stakes type of work in which knowledge production and use depend on-and are integrated with deep community partnerships grounded in shared values and goals.By identifying specific challenges -such as rigid academic timelines, divergent disciplinary lenses, and power imbalances -this overview offers actionable strategies for project leaders, universities, and funding agencies that support collaborative, co-produced convergence research.