Research projects
Explore CBA-funded projects at ANU, driving innovative biodiversity research. Discover collaborative initiatives addressing global ecological challenges through cutting-edge science and data-driven solutions.
CBA's Ignition Grants foster novel collaborations between researchers from at least two partner institutions (ANU, CSIRO, UC), aiming to lay the groundwork for larger research proposals. Since 2012, over 60 projects have been funded across 11 rounds. In June 2016, grant recipients showcased their progress at a symposium, delivering lightning talks that highlighted the scheme's success in driving diverse and innovative research.
This CBA-supported Honours/Masters project, now awarded, focuses on the role of European brown hares in Australia regarding lagomorph microbial diversity. Using Nanopore sequencing, it aims to understand hare-rabbit pathogen dynamics. It offered a $5,000 stipend and collaboration with ANU and CSIRO.
This 2018 Honours project investigates the hare microbiome in Australia using Nanopore sequencing, focusing on microbial diversity and epidemiology. Collaborating with ANU and CSIRO, it offers support and potential stipends. Students interested in microbiology or bioinformatics are encouraged to apply. Contact Dr Hall, Dr Schwessinger, or Dr Ranjard for details.
The Ignition Grant Round 7 investigated the microbiome of European brown hares and rabbits in Australia, revealing differences in microbial diversity due to behaviour and diet. The study improved understanding of lagomorph pathogens and fostered collaboration between ANU and CSIRO, culminating in a published paper.
The project investigates the genetic connectivity between Indian and Australian pink bollworm populations, using genomic sequencing to assess biosecurity threats to Australia. It aims to identify the source of Australian populations and develop genomic resources for future pest management strategies.
The CSIRO Supplementary Postgraduate Scholarship offers $7,000 annually for living expenses and $10,000 for research. It supports PhD students exploring insect microbiomes, supervised by CSIRO and Australian universities. Applicants need a primary funding source and should contact supervisors before applying. Applications close 31 October 2018.
The CSIRO Supplementary Postgraduate Scholarship supports PhD students at Australian universities, offering a $7,000 stipend and $10,000 for research. Current projects, like the darkling beetle phylogeny study, are supervised by experts and align with CSIRO's research priorities. Applications have closed for this project.
Amelia Stevens' research on Themeda triandra reveals that tetraploid plants exhibit greater dormancy and selective germination, thriving in stressful environments. This study highlights polyploidy's role in plant adaptation, offering insights for restoration and conservation strategies in changing climates, particularly in Australian native species.