Long-Term Ecological Research
NSF currently supports 25 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 1980. Three 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; 2) it emphasizes the study of ecological phenomena over long periods of time based on data collected in five core areas; and 3) projects include integrative, cross-site, network-wide research. Ongoing research at LTER sites must test important, current 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, examines 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 broadly accessible.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
13-588
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: National Science Foundation
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
7
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - The LTER program is currently accepting only renewal proposals. Only organizations with active LTER awards are eligible to apply. Collaborative proposals must be submitted using the "single proposal" method as described in Chapter II, Section D.4.a. of the GPG. Separately submitted collaborative proposals will be returned without review. *PI Limit: The LTER program is currently accepting only renewal proposals. Only organizations and PIs with active LTER awards are eligible to apply.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Application Procedure
Full Proposal Deadline(s): March 14, 2014
Deadlines
03/14/2014
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
NSF grants.gov support
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov
Website Address
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf13588
E-mail Address
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$8,200,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $1,127,000.00 to $1,280,000.00
