TA: Third Call for Proposals

Details of the eLTER Transnational Access scheme call for proposals

⚫ THIS CALL IS NOW CLOSED (deadline was 11 MARCH 2018)

What is the time frame?

Call opening: 2 January 2018
Deadline for Submissions: 11 March 2018
Evaluation of proposals: before 13 April 2018
Awarding of grants: 11 May 2018 (tentative date)

What research is encouraged?

The eLTER TA Call encourages a bottom-up design of research activities to be conducted at one or more of the sites involved in the project. The recommended framework for research themes is ecosystem/biodiversity responses to abiotic drivers, placing emphasis on climate change and nitrogen deposition, thereby considering climate (meteorological) data, soil parameters, soil solution/runoff chemistry, nutrient cycling variables, and information on ground vegetation. However, proposals covering other themes are also encouraged. Furthermore, proposals considering socio-economic research themes are welcomed, since several LTSER platforms are included in the eLTER TA Scheme.

How will successful proposals be selected?

The selection criteria will mainly consider:

Scientific excellence of the work proposed
Promising young scientists at the start of their career
Feasibility of the proposed application in accordance with the site manager
Formal eligibility.

A selection and review panel will carefully supervise the scheme, in order to enable transparent, fair and impartial reviews of applications.

What is provided?

Successful applicants can expect to benefit from the free use of eLTER facilities, services and support offered by the TA sites and their staff. They may use the sites' instruments and may access past data measured at the sites.

Successful applicants will receive funding to cover travel expenses, hotel or other accommodation and eligible out of pocket expenses. Upon request, support will be provided before, during, and after the time TA is provided.

How do I apply?

Read the scheme details carefully - The TA scheme's administrative, operational and financial procedures are described in this document
Fill in the Proposal template - Users wishing to request access must fill in and submit their proposal using this form (MS Word file).