This National Science Foundation project grant award of $130,808 supports research into signals of genetic quality and mate choice in nonhuman primates from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026. The award is made under the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences program (CFDA 47.075), which aims to promote basic research and education in the social, behavioral and economic sciences.
Specifically, the University of Texas at Arlington will conduct field-based research to examine whether seasonal fat increase in wild primate males relates to reproductive success and is influenced by female choice. Undergraduate students will assist with data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings. Researchers will integrate behavioral observations with molecular genetic analysis to study relationships between male fattening, major histocompatibility complex genes, and mate selection. Broader impacts include training historically underrepresented students and supporting conservation through local education outreach.
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