The National Science Foundation offers the Long-Term Ecological Research Program (LTER) to support research addressing ecological questions that require long-term observation. LTER projects are located at specific sites representing diverse ecosystems, emphasizing long-term data collection and integrative research. The program encompasses 26 sites across the US, Alaska, marine environments, and Antarctic continent, exploring various disciplines in ecology and sciences. Data collected at LTER sites are made accessible for broader scientific use. The grant aims to test ecological theories, enhance ecosystem understanding, and facilitate cross-site collaborations to tackle continental-scale questions. Closing date for applications: Mar 21, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 135813
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | 12-524 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Long-Term Ecological Research |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 47.050 — Geosciences |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Dec 23, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Mar 25, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 11,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $ |
| Award Floor:: | $980,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | *Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: – U.S. universities and colleges, U.S. non-profit, non-academic organizations, and for-profit organizations are eligible to submit proposals under this program solicitation. 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. Please note: The LTER program is currently accepting only renewal proposals. Onlyorganizations with active LTER awards are eligible to apply. *PI Limit: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Science Foundation |
| Description:: | 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 unique 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 phenomena over long periods of time, based upon data collection in five core areas; and 3) projects include significant integrative, cross-site, network-wide research. Research at LTER sites provides experiments, databases, and research programs for use by other scientists. It must test important ecological or ecosystem theories including, but not limited to, ecosystem stability, biodiversity, community structure, and energy flow. 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.Since its origin in 1980, the LTER program has grown in size and mandate. It currently supports 26 active sites representing major biotic regions of the continental US and Alaska, the marine environment, and the Antarctic continent. Its disciplinary scope includes population and community ecology, ecosystem science, evolutionary biology, phylogenetic systematics, social and economic sciences, urban ecology, oceanography, mathematics, computer science, and science education. The existence of a network across sites allows for continental-scale questions to be addressed. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 47.050 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00090831 |
| Opening Date: | Dec 23, 2011 |
| Closing Date: | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Thomas J. Baerwald |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] Research & Related Personal Data [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] NSF Cover Page [V1.3] |
| optional_forms |
R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form [V1.2] NSF Deviation Authorization [V1.1] NSF Suggested Reviewers [V1.1] NSF FastLane System Registration [V1.3] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.050 | PKG00090831 | Dec 23, 2011 | Mar 21, 2012 | View | Thomas J. Baerwald | Organization Applicants |