This National Science Foundation Project Grant award of $276,000 provides funding from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 to support research and training under the Biological Sciences federal grant program (CFDA 47.074).
The award will fund postdoctoral research by Madilyn Gamble at the University of California, Santa Cruz investigating the genetic underpinnings and evolutionary consequences of alternative reproductive tactics in steelhead trout. Specifically, the research aims to understand how genetic variation in male reproductive traits affects female evolution, population growth, and ecosystem processes. The results of this integrative research are intended to inform salmon conservation efforts. In addition, the fellowship will support the fellow's career development activities including conference presentations, scientific publications, and undergraduate student mentoring to broaden participation in biology.