This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant, funded under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074), will support a postdoctoral research fellowship focused on understanding the complex factors that influence animal responses to climate change. The $240,000 award, effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026, will fund a research and training plan with two key objectives: 1) Synthesize available data on climate-induced range shifts across mammal species to build predictive models, and 2) Use camera trap surveys to study habitat preferences and behavior of the bobcat (Lynx rufus) along its expanding northern range. To broaden participation of underrepresented groups in biology, the project will implement peer mentoring networks and a fieldwork grant program. This multifaceted effort aims to better inform conservation decisions in the face of climate change.
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