Announcement

The 2026-2035 LTER Strategic Plan builds on the assets that are characteristic of the LTER Program and emphasizes the questions we answer and the impact we can we have because we are a network.

Research at LTER sites develops deep knowledge of particular ecosystems, yet the power of the Network is in comparing and contrasting across and among sites. To facilitate site comparison and support the development of cross-site projects, the LNO is making up to eight travel fellowships available in 2026. Each fellowship will cover travel, lodging, and… Read more »

Introducing the LTER Photo Contest, 2025! Spurred on by the great images submitted last year and the fierce site vs. site competition that took place on our Instagram page to pick a winner, we’re back with a new theme!

The Young Voices of Science program consists of a series of expert-led workshops, each designed to prepare and empower science scholars to share their knowledge, concerns, and hopes for the future with the wider world, and provide a launch pad for public engagement, early in their scientific careers.

LTER has an outsized presence at ESA, and this year is no different. See all the LTER talks here.

Join fellow graduate students and postdocs from across the LTER network to discuss and find support around the challenges that arise during mentoring. The community is designed so that participants can pick up effective practices from others and to share your own successful strategies. We encourage participants to share their current challenges, and the group… Read more »

The Entering Mentoring program is an evidence-based mentoring approach specifically tailored to STEMM researchers. The LTER Network is piloting an in-network offering of this workshop series. Why Effective mentorship can set both mentees and mentors up for success, from small projects all the way through careers. Mentors will develop skills for engaging in productive and… Read more »