Long-Term Ecological Research
NSF currently supports 28 LTER sites, and the solicitation is open to renewal proposals only.
To address ecological questions that cannot be resolved with short-term observations or experiments, NSF established the Long Term Ecological Research Program (LTER) in 198 0. Two components differentiate LTER research from projects supported by other NSF programs:
1) the research is located at specific sites chosen to represent major ecosystem types or natural biomes, and 2) it emphasizes the study of ecological phenomena over long periods of time based on data collected in five core areas.
Long-term studies are critical to achieve an integrated understanding of how components of ecosystems interact as well as to test ecological theory.
Ongoing research at LTER sites is expected to contribute to the development and testing of fundamental ecological theories and significantly advance understanding of the long-term dynamics of populations, communities and ecosystems.
It often integrates multiple disciplines and, through cross-site interactions may examine patterns or processes over broad spatial scales.
Recognizing that the value of long-term data extends beyond use at any individual site, NSF requires that data collected by all LTER sites be made publicly accessible.
To address ecological questions that cannot be resolved with short-term observations or experiments, NSF established the Long Term Ecological Research Program (LTER) in 198 0. Two components differentiate LTER research from projects supported by other NSF programs:
1) the research is located at specific sites chosen to represent major ecosystem types or natural biomes, and 2) it emphasizes the study of ecological phenomena over long periods of time based on data collected in five core areas.
Long-term studies are critical to achieve an integrated understanding of how components of ecosystems interact as well as to test ecological theory.
Ongoing research at LTER sites is expected to contribute to the development and testing of fundamental ecological theories and significantly advance understanding of the long-term dynamics of populations, communities and ecosystems.
It often integrates multiple disciplines and, through cross-site interactions may examine patterns or processes over broad spatial scales.
Recognizing that the value of long-term data extends beyond use at any individual site, NSF requires that data collected by all LTER sites be made publicly accessible.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
NSF Publication 17-593
Additional Information of Eligibility:
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - The LTER program is currently accepting only renewal proposals.
Only the organization or institution that holds the current award is eligible to apply for a renewal.
Collaborative proposals must be submitted using the "single proposal" method as described in NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide.
Separately submitted collaborative proposals will be returned without review.
*Who May Serve as PI: The lead PI on a renewal proposal must be the lead PI on the current award or one of the co-PIs listed on the current award.
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Date Posted:
2017-08-29
Application Due Date:
2018-03-02
Archive Date:
2018-04-01
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