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Collaborative Research: The Albatross Re-Collection Project for a century of genomic change in the tropics
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About This Grant
Over a century ago, the Research Vessel Albatross collected fishes from the Philippines, now stored at the Smithsonian Institution. The archive provides the potential for rare insights into how fish have evolved in response to fishing, habitat loss, and other challenges. The research will compare historical and modern fish and will focus on blue sprat, a small coastal species important for food. The research findings can help understand adaptation across many species facing similar challenges. The project will also support paid research internships for students with limited access to careers in science. The project will host workshops to build international exchange with the Philippines. Finally, this research can inform fisheries by identifying fishing zones and where seafood was caught. This project will help to understand the architecture and genomic origins of rapid adaptation, in part by testing the hypothesis that local adaptation provides the raw material for rapid evolution through time. Species objectives include to 1) assemble and annotate high-quality genomes to understand genetic architecture in blue sprat (Spratelloides delicatulus); 2) resequence the genomes of ~1000 individuals across at least five sites in historical and modern eras to identify loci targeted by spatially divergent or temporal selection, and 3) measure morphology and growth to test for the functional importance of genomic variation. The project will focus on historical (1907-1909) samples held by the Smithsonian Institution and modern samples collected in collaboration with Silliman University. The ethanol preservation by the R/V Albatross is a unique scientific accident that provides excellent DNA preservation over the last century. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Grant Summary
Collaborative Research: The Albatross Re-Collection Project for a century of genomic change in the tropics is a NSF grant providing up to $335K for university, nonprofit, small business. Applications are due 2027-06-30 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $335K
2027-06-30
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Collaborative Research: The Albatross Re-Collection Project for a century of genomic change in the tropics: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Collaborative Research: The Albatross Re-Collection Project for a century of genomic change in the tropics?
Collaborative Research: The Albatross Re-Collection Project for a century of genomic change in the tropics is offered by NSF and is generally open to university, nonprofit, small business. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Collaborative Research: The Albatross Re-Collection Project for a century of genomic change in the tropics provide?
Collaborative Research: The Albatross Re-Collection Project for a century of genomic change in the tropics provides up to $335K per award from NSF. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Collaborative Research: The Albatross Re-Collection Project for a century of genomic change in the tropics deadline?
Applications for Collaborative Research: The Albatross Re-Collection Project for a century of genomic change in the tropics are due 2027-06-30 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, NSF, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Collaborative Research: The Albatross Re-Collection Project for a century of genomic change in the tropics?
To apply for Collaborative Research: The Albatross Re-Collection Project for a century of genomic change in the tropics, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from NSF.