The National Science Foundation (NSF) announces a call for proposals for a Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) National Communications Office. Full proposal submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. (proposer's local time) on Wednesday, 6 May 2015.
The National Communications Office will coordinate research, education, and outreach programs across the current 25 LTER projects; communicate these activities to diverse audiences; and provide centralized representation of the LTER network to the broad scientific community and the public. The lead PI of the successful proposal will serve as the Office Director and will work with the LTER Science Council and research community to develop and implement strategic goals and future initiatives. The Office will serve as the primary point of contact for information about the LTER program.
A single award to establish one LTER National Communications Office, for a maximum of $800,000 per year and for up to 4 years, will be made pending availability of funds and the quality of the proposals submitted.
Proposal submission deadline: 6 May 2015.
For the full solicitation, please go to: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2015/nsf15535/nsf15535.htm.