Long-Term Ecological Research
The NSF's Long-Term Ecological Research Program (LTER), established in 1980, supports research focused on ecological questions that need long-term study. The program’s research occurs at specific sites representing major ecosystems and biomes, aiming to understand ecosystem interactions and test ecological theories over extended periods. LTER research contributes significantly to ecological kn…
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 s…
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*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 t…
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