EMBER – Embedding Molecular Biology in Ecosystem Research

A multidisciplinary team led by University of Idaho researchers has received a $15 million grant to study the long-term impact of drought and fire on forest ecosystems.

The six-year award is from the National Science Foundation’s Biology Integration Institutes (BII), is dedicated to supporting diverse and collaborative teams to attack critical biological questions that span multiple disciplines through research, education and training. The funding will create the EMBER (Embedding Molecular Biology in Ecosystem Research) Institute and bring together researchers from a variety of institutions and backgrounds — from experts across biological disciplines including molecular and cellular biology, organismal physiology and ecosystem sciences.