Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/A/S/2002/00857
Theoretical analysis of speciation: a general framework.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor N Barton, University of Edinburgh, Inst of Evolutionary Biology
- Grant held at:
- University of Edinburgh, Inst of Evolutionary Biology
- Science Area:
- Terrestrial
- Overall Classification:
- Terrestrial
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Population Genetics/Evolution
- Abstract:
- There has been a resurgence of interest in the way species are formed. However, although promising theoretical models have been built, these involve idiosyncratic assumptions, making it hard to draw broad conclusions. The aim is to develop a general framework for modelling speciation. This will be based on a new technique for analysing the evolution of multiple genetic loci, which leads to simple approximations. Particular attention will be paid to the genetic basis of reproductive isolation; the relation between parapatric and sympatric models; and understanding how divergence is maintained in mosaic hybrid zones. The grant would support work with Mark Kirkpatrick, with whom I developed the theoretical foundations for this application.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/A/S/2002/00857
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Standard Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Standard Grant
This grant award has a total value of £169,208
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Indirect Costs | Total - Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| £109,728 | £4,926 | £50,476 | £4,078 |
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