The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $802,385 Project Grant under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) to the University of Massachusetts, through its Office of Grant & Contract Administration, for a 4-year research project. The project aims to examine the feedback between the physiological performance and social foraging behavior of wintering songbird populations. The research will: (1) quantify the effects of physiological variation on social network stability; (2) experimentally manipulate energetic demand to test the impact of physiological constraints on social relationships; and (3) manipulate foraging coordination to examine the influence of social relationships on physiological performance. The project will leverage field studies, behavioral observations, and physiological measurements to advance understanding of the reciprocal relationships between individual traits and community-level social dynamics. In addition to the core research, the award supports broader impact activities including research experiences for undergraduates and graduate students, course-based undergraduate research, STEM education for middle schoolers, and public engagement.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $802.4k | 7/26/23 |