The Long Term Research in Environmental Biology (LTREB) Program is designed to support long-term research projects that generate data over extended periods. This data helps answer big questions in evolutionary biology, ecology, and ecosystem science. Projects can explore topics like how natural selection affects populations or how ecosystems change over time. The program supports projects for up to ten years, with funding provided in two five-year phases.
Who it's for: This grant is for researchers and institutions interested in conducting long-term studies in evolutionary biology, ecology, and ecosystem science. It's particularly suited for projects that require extended data collection to study processes like natural selection, ecological interactions, and ecosystem dynamics.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals focusing on marine ecological research (direct these to the Biological Oceanography Program)
- Projects not aligned with the Ecosystem Science, Population and Community Ecology, or Evolutionary Processes clusters
- Incomplete project descriptions or missing decadal research plans
What You May Need
- 15-page project description for initial proposals
- 10-page project description for renewal proposals
- Decadal research plan
- Description of core data
- Contact with a Program Officer for project suitability confirmation
- Familiarity with specific review criteria outlined in the solicitation
Cautions
- Ensure your research aligns with one of the supported clusters
- Marine ecological research is not supported
- Carefully read the solicitation for specific review criteria
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include researchers and institutions interested in long-term studies within the fields of evolutionary biology, ecology, and ecosystem science. Projects must align with one of the three clusters: Ecosystem Science, Population and Community Ecology, or Evolutionary Processes. Marine ecological research is not eligible unless it focuses on evolutionary dynamics.
Overview
This grant is for researchers and institutions interested in conducting long-term studies in evolutionary biology, ecology, and ecosystem science. It's particularly suited for projects that require extended data collection to study processes like natural selection, ecological interactions, and ecosystem dynamics.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals focusing on marine ecological research (direct these to the Biological Oceanography Program)
- Projects not aligned with the Ecosystem Science, Population and Community Ecology, or Evolutionary Processes clusters
- Incomplete project descriptions or missing decadal research plans
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support long-term research projects that generate extended time series data. This includes research activities, data collection, and analysis related to evolutionary biology, ecology, and ecosystem science.
Total Program Funding
$6,000,000
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Dec 10, 2020
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
- Est. Application Due (AI estimate)
- Spring 2021
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2021
Application Checklist
- Develop a decadal research plan
- Prepare a 15-page project description
- Include a description of core data
- Ensure alignment with supported research clusters
- Contact a Program Officer to confirm project suitability
- Review specific criteria in the solicitation