This $270,229 project grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) program (CFDA 47.075) aims to study the geological context and interactions between Neanderthals and modern humans. The project will apply various scientific techniques to analyze fossils found at an archaeological site to determine if Neanderthal and modern human remains were deposited contemporaneously. Confirming this rare evidence of coexistence would provide important insights into the replacement of Neanderthals by modern humans. In addition to the scientific research, the grant will support training and research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. The project is being carried out by the Regents of the University of Minnesota and is scheduled for completion by July 31, 2026.
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