Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0984258

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP0984258

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Biogeochemical characterisation of Archaean microfossils, biomarkers and organic matter: Probing the nature and diversity of early life on Earth. Recognizing biological signatures in ancient rocks poses the single greatest challenge to our understanding of the origin and evolution of life. This Project will use new advanced technology to reveal when and where life first appeared and assess its impact on the environment, atmosphere and climate. Results are essential for understanding the transformation of our planet into a suitable habitat for humankind. The work will place Australia among world leaders in one of the most exciting topics of current scientific research, raising Australia's reputation in this high profile and competitive field. The Project tackles profound questions and seeks to attract, inspire and train future scientists in an ideal location and research environment.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 2009

End Date: 12-2013

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $270,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Geology Not Elsewhere Classified | Geochronology And Isotope Geochemistry | Geochemistry |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Earth sciences

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