Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/I/S/2002/00614
Speed vs strength: development under time constraints.
Fellowship Award
- Fellow:
- Professor J Rolff, University of Sheffield, Animal and Plant Sciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Sheffield, Animal and Plant Sciences
- Science Area:
- Terrestrial
- Freshwater
- Overall Classification:
- Freshwater
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Population Genetics/Evolution
- Community Ecology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- Understanding the mechanistic consequences of seasonal time constraints is important because it will provide the foundation on which to build seasonality into life history theory and subsequently influence applied research on the effects of climate change. Combining life history theory with the physiology of growth and differentiation I will investigate the consequences of time constraints. I have focused on immune function and condition because these physiological traits are intimately linked to fitness and are affected by species interactions. The project will examine the mechanisms of the growth/differentiation trade-off using Lestes sponsa, a field-based model system. Experimental manipulations of time constraints on this model in the laboratory will be combined with studying the effects of predators, parasites and prey on investment in immunity and condition.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/I/S/2002/00614
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Postdoctoral Fellow
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship
This fellowship award has a total value of £133,126
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs |
|---|---|
| £101,626 | £31,499 |
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