This grant, the NSF Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) Program, is for supporting extensive ecological studies that require prolonged observation, beyond what short-term projects can provide. Established in 1980, the LTER program focuses on specific sites representing major ecosystem types, emphasizing data collection over long periods within five core areas. It facilitates integrative, cross-site research, allowing for the investigation of continental-scale ecological questions. Recipients are expected to test significant ecological and ecosystem theories, such as biodiversity and energy flow, and make collected data broadly accessible. The program currently supports 26 diverse sites, fostering research across a broad spectrum of disciplines, including environmental, social, and computational sciences.
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: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings: | 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 Full Proposal Deadline(s): March 21, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2012 Full Proposal Deadline(s): March 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: | U.S. 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: | NSF Publication 12-524 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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Packages
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| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.050 | PKG00090831 | Dec 23, 2011 | Mar 21, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
135813 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
135813 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
135813 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
135813 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
135813 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
135813 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
135813 NSF_CoverPage_1_3-1.3.pdf
Optional forms
135813 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
135813 NSF_DeviationAuthorization-1.1.pdf
135813 NSF_SuggestedReviewers-1.1.pdf
135813 NSF_Registration_1_3-1.3.pdf
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