Australian Laureate Fellowships - Grant ID: FL210100103

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FL210100103

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Active

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Funded Activity Summary

Interpreting the molecular record in extraordinarily preserved fossils. This project aims to unlock a hidden record of our planet’s past and the life it supported, using a novel approach with benefits for environment and industry. Soft tissues preserved in sedimentary concretion fossils will be analysed, extending the traditional inorganic fossil framework of major evolutionary events. Understanding the biofilm entombment and preservation mechanisms responsible for this unique organic fossil archive will extend our knowledge of microbial functionality. Expected outcomes from this new way of interpreting our planet’s past, include improved understanding of extinction events, environmental change and adaptation, with potential benefits in ecosystem management, resource exploration and biofilm uses.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-09-2021

End Date: 31-08-2026

Funding Scheme: Australian Laureate Fellowships

Funding Amount: $2,968,718.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Geochemistry | Organic Geochemistry | Isotope Geochemistry

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Expanding Knowledge in the Earth Sciences | Ecosystem Adaptation to Climate Change | Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity of environments not elsewhere classified |

Other Keywords

Ecosystem Adaptation to Climate Change | Expanding Knowledge in the Earth Sciences | Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity of environments not elsewhere classified | Geochemistry | Isotope Geochemistry | Organic Geochemistry

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