Long-Term Ecological Research
Posted
- Opportunity number
- 22-543
- Agency
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National Science Foundation
- Applications due
- Not on record
- Award size
- $15,300,000 or more
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 47.050 Geosciences
- 47.074 Biological Sciences
- 47.075 Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
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About this opportunity
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for the Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) program, which supports fundamental research on ecological phenomena over long periods of time. The program aims to advance understanding of long-term dynamics of populations, communities, and ecosystems, and to contribute to the development and testing of ecological theories. The research must be located at specific sites chosen to represent major ecosystem types or natural biomes, and it must emphasize the study of ecological phenomena over long periods based on data collected in five core areas. Proposals will be evaluated on their scientific merit, potential impact, and alignment with the LTER program's objectives.
The LTER program is ongoing, and proposals are periodically invited when a need is identified to balance the LTER portfolio or when funding opportunities arise to support new LTER sites. This particular solicitation is for the submission of renewal proposals for active LTER site awards. The funding range and award duration for these grants can vary, but typical award values range from $30,000 to $500,000 over 1-5 year project periods. The research is primarily conducted at academic and research institutions across the United States.
Synopsis
To address ecological questions that cannot be resolved with short-term observations or experiments, NSF established the Long-Term Ecological Research Program (LTER) in 1980. 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. NSF currently supports 28 LTER sites. The program is on-going and proposals are periodically invited when a need is identified to balance the LTER portfolio or when funding opportunities arise to support new LTERs. These opportunities are announced through separate solicitations. This solicitation governs submission of renewal proposals for active LTER site awards.
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