Réal Roy, University of Victoria

Research

Read how they describe their research on their University of Victoria profile.

Ecology of bacteria and archaea Bacteria in forest soil and aquatic sediment Bacteria in the nitrogen and methane cycle Molecular DNA analysis of microbial communities Microorganisms, vaccination, and human culture

Latest funding

NSERC CREATE Training Program in Forests and Climate Change
NSERC · 2010 · Co-investigator
$1,415,450
Combined study of hydrothermal vents, methane cold vents and glass sponges
NSERC · 2008 · Co-investigator
$289,459
Diversity of methanotrophs and methane-oxidation in soil from a temperate rainforest
NSERC · 2004 · Principal investigator
$78,500

All 9 grants and awards

No publications available.

NSERC CREATE Training Program in Forests and Climate Change

Co-investigatorNSERC2010Collaborative Research and Training Experience

Principal investigators: Constabel, Peter

$1,415,450

Combined study of hydrothermal vents, methane cold vents and glass sponges

Co-investigatorNSERC2008Discovery Grants Program - Ship Time

Principal investigators: Chapman, Ross

$289,459

Diversity of methanotrophs and methane-oxidation in soil from a temperate rainforest

Principal investigatorNSERC2004Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Roy, Réal

$78,500

Walk-in freezer

Co-investigatorNSERC2003Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Livingston, Nigel

$25,915

High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system for analysis of peptides and metabolites in forest biology

Co-investigatorNSERC2003Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Constabel, Peter

$62,954

The development of methanotrophic biofilters and bioreactors to reduce point source methane emissions, sequester carbon and increase soil fertility

Co-investigatorNSERC2002Strategic Projects - Group

Principal investigators: Livingston, Nigel

$233,000

Microbial methane metabolism in soil and lake reservoirs

Principal investigatorNSERC2002Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Roy, Réal

$30,000

Industrial research chair in environmental management of drinking water

Principal investigatorNSERC1998Industrial Research Chairs

Principal investigators: Roy, Réal

$49,900

Industrial research chair in environmental management of drinking water

Principal investigatorNSERC1998Industrial Research Chairs

Principal investigators: Roy, Réal

$99,800

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Ecology of bacteria and archaea Dear Professor Roy, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on ecology of bacteria and archaea connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]