Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE240100573

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DE240100573

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Funded Activity Summary

Genomics of extinction and isolation on Australian island arks. This project aims to measure the genetic health of key populations of threatened Australian mammals. With the highest rate of extinction in the world and over 30% of surviving species under immediate threat, Australian mammals require urgent focus to secure their future. This project focuses on island populations, which are increasingly used as sources to rewild mainland Australia. Using cutting-edge genomic tools, this project plans to determine the extent and nature of genetic variation, including harmful mutations, on islands and in declining mainland populations. The anticipated outcome is to understand how genetic factors contribute to extinction, to improve conservation strategies for threatened species.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2024

End Date: 31-12-2026

Funding Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

Funding Amount: $450,877.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Conservation and biodiversity | Environmental management | Genomics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Other Keywords

Conservation and biodiversity | Environmental management | Expanding Knowledge In the Biological Sciences | Genomics | Terrestrial Biodiversity

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