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84 grant, fellowship and training grant records. Total value of £14,597,130   

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Adaptation for future climate warming: the role of habitat creation in promoting species' range shifts.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor JK Hill, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Professor C Dytham, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Professor C Thomas, University of York, Biology
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Period of Award:
1 Jul 2009 - 30 Jun 2012
Value:
£287,741
NERC Reference:
NE/F018606/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant

Adaptive introgression in the Anthropocene

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr KK Dasmahapatra, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr AD Twyford, University of Edinburgh, Sch of Biological Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor P Hollingsworth, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Co-Investigator:
Professor C Thomas, University of York, Biology
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2022 - 30 Jan 2027
Value:
£525,943
NERC Reference:
NE/W005972/1
Grant Stage:
Awaiting Amendment
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Active
Programme:
Standard Grant

Analysing and modelling impacts of climate warming at species' southern range boundaries.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr CD Thomas, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Professor B Huntley, Durham University, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor JK Hill, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr D Moss, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, UNLISTED
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Split Award
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2003 - 30 Apr 2007
Value:
£178,428
NERC Reference:
NER/A/S/2002/01002
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grants Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant


Arctic Biosphere-Atmosphere Coupling across multiple Scales (ABACUS).

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor M Williams, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr E Blyth, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Hydro-climate Risks
Co-Investigator:
Professor P Ineson, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Professor PE Lewis, University College London, Geography
Co-Investigator:
Professor MI Disney, University College London, Geography
Co-Investigator:
Professor J Moncrieff, University of Edinburgh, Sch of Geosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor D Hopkins, SRUC, Unlisted - Edinburgh Campus
Co-Investigator:
Dr M Garnett, Scottish Universities Env Research Cen, SUERC
Co-Investigator:
Dr M Sommerkorn, Macaulay Land Use Research Institute, Environmental Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor G Phoenix, University of Sheffield, School of Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor PA Wookey, University of Stirling, Biological and Environmental Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor R Baxter, Durham University, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr P Gates, Durham University, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor MC Press, University of Birmingham, Sch of Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr R Harding, NERC CEH (Up to 30.11.2019), Reynard
Co-Investigator:
Dr M Mencuccini, University of Edinburgh, Sch of Geosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor B Huntley, Durham University, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Split Award
Period of Award:
1 May 2006 - 30 Apr 2009
Value:
£89,475
NERC Reference:
NE/D005787/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Arctic IPY

Automated multi-chamber field soil CO2 flux system.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor P Ineson, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Professor FI Woodward, University of Sheffield, School of Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor CW Anderson, University of Sheffield, Probability and Statistics
Co-Investigator:
Professor PE Lewis, University College London, Geography
Co-Investigator:
Professor SP Evans, Forest Research, Centre for Ecosystems Soc and Biosecur
Co-Investigator:
Professor S Quegan, University of Sheffield, Mathematics and Statistics
Co-Investigator:
Professor J Grace, University of Edinburgh, Sch of Geosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor A O'hagan, University of Sheffield, Probability and Statistics
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Period of Award:
22 Mar 2005 - 21 Mar 2006
Value:
£81,449
NERC Reference:
NE/C513550/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Capital Equipment Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Capital Equipment






Carbon transfers at Sourhope- from plant to soil organic matter.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor P Ineson, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr H Black, NERC CEH (Up to 30.11.2019), Ecological Process in Freshwater & Soils
Co-Investigator:
Professor RP Evershed, University of Bristol, Chemistry
Co-Investigator:
Professor P Young, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Professor A Fitter, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr ID Bull, University of Bristol, Chemistry
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Lead Split Award
Period of Award:
1 Jun 2002 - 30 Nov 2004
Value:
£116,644
NERC Reference:
NER/T/S/2001/00178
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Soil Biodiversity










Do realignment sites restore microbial biodiversity-driven nutrient cycling and trace gas fluxes comparable to natural coastal ecosystems?

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr KR Redeker, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Mr RA Garbutt, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Soils and Land Use (Bangor)
Co-Investigator:
Professor T Helgason, University of Edinburgh, Sch of Biological Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor AJ Dumbrell, University of Essex, Life Sciences
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Period of Award:
16 Jan 2014 - 15 Jan 2016
Value:
£148,383
NERC Reference:
NE/K01546X/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed (Research Programmes)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
BESS


Doctoral Training Grant (DTG) to provide funding for 1 PhD studentship.

Training Grant Award

Lead Supervisor:
Professor DF Smith, University of York, Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Ms JA Knox, University of York, Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Ms J Turner, University of York, Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Dr LSD Caves, University of York, Biology
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2009 - 31 Jul 2011
Value:
£31,509
NERC Reference:
NE/H527583/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
DTG - Responsive
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Responsive PhD

Doctoral Training Grant (DTG) to provide funding for 1 PhD studentship.

Training Grant Award

Lead Supervisor:
Professor DF Smith, University of York, Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Ms J Turner, University of York, Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Dr LSD Caves, University of York, Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Ms JA Knox, University of York, Biology
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2009 - 30 Jun 2010
Value:
£7,883
NERC Reference:
NE/H527575/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
DTG - directed
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
UK POPNET

Doctoral Training Grant (DTG) to provide funding for 1 PhD studentship.

Training Grant Award

Lead Supervisor:
Professor DF Smith, University of York, Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Dr LSD Caves, University of York, Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Ms JA Knox, University of York, Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Ms J Turner, University of York, Biology
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2009 - 31 Mar 2011
Value:
£26,246
NERC Reference:
NE/H527608/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
DTG - directed
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
EHFI

Doctoral Training Grant (DTG) to provide funding for 1 PhD studentship.

Training Grant Award

Lead Supervisor:
Professor DF Smith, University of York, Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Ms JA Knox, University of York, Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Dr LSD Caves, University of York, Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Ms J Turner, University of York, Biology
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2009 - 30 Jun 2011
Value:
£30,250
NERC Reference:
NE/H527540/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
DTG - directed
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Open CASE

Doctoral Training Grant (DTG) to provide funding for 2 PhD studentship(s)

Training Grant Award

Lead Supervisor:
Professor D Smith, University of York, Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Ms JA Knox, University of York, Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Professor D Sanders, John Innes Centre, Metabolic Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Dr LSD Caves, University of York, Biology
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2009 - 30 Sep 2013
Value:
£141,384
NERC Reference:
NE/H524981/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
DTG - Responsive
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Responsive PhD

Doctoral Training Grant (DTG) to provide funding for 2 PhD studentships

Training Grant Award

Lead Supervisor:
Professor D Smith, University of York, Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Ms JA Knox, University of York, Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Ms J Turner, University of York, Biology
Co-Supervisor:
Dr LSD Caves, University of York, Biology
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2010 - 30 Sep 2014
Value:
£142,290
NERC Reference:
NE/I528718/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
DTG - Responsive
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Responsive PhD




Ecological drivers of evolutionary transitions in mutualistic symbioses

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor MA Brockhurst, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Professor R Law, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr AJ Wood, University of York, Biology
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Period of Award:
31 Mar 2014 - 1 Jan 2017
Value:
£396,899
NERC Reference:
NE/K011774/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant

Enhancing the benefits of tropical peatland restoration for supporting local communities and ecosystem processes.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor JK Hill, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr C McClean, University of York, Environment
Co-Investigator:
Mrs S Suharti, Forest Research and Development Centre, UNLISTED
Co-Investigator:
Professor L Stringer, University of York, Environment
Co-Investigator:
Professor N Pettorelli, Zoological Soc London Inst of Zoology, Institute of Zoology
Co-Investigator:
Dr A Saad, Jambi University, Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture
Co-Investigator:
Professor KC Hamer, University of Leeds, Sch of Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr E Pratiwi, Indonesian Cent for Agril Land Res & Dev, Indonesian Soil Research Institute (ISRI
Co-Investigator:
Dr J Hodgson, University of Liverpool, Evolution, Ecology and Behaviour
Co-Investigator:
Dr JM Lucey, University of Oxford, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Mrs A Mulyani, Indonesian Cent for Agril Land Res & Dev, Land Suitability and Mapping
Co-Investigator:
Dr N Nurida, Indonesian Cent for Agril Land Res & Dev, Indonesian Soil Research Institute (ISRI
Co-Investigator:
Dr F Agus, Indonesian Cent for Agril Land Res & Dev, Indonesian Soil Research Institute (ISRI
Co-Investigator:
Mr B B Hariyadi, Jambi University, Biology, Fac. of Education and Science
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Period of Award:
1 Aug 2017 - 14 Nov 2019
Value:
£437,009
NERC Reference:
NE/P014658/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Newton Fund
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Newton Fund






How does temperature influence AMF respiration?

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr A Hodge, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Professor A Fitter, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Professor O Atkin, Australian National University, Research School of Biology
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Period of Award:
28 Aug 2006 - 27 Aug 2007
Value:
£39,051
NERC Reference:
NE/D008301/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Small Grants (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Small Grants


In search of beta-rhizobia: exploring the symbionts of Mimosa in Brazil.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr EK James, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr S Swift, University of Dundee, School of Life Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr A.R. Prescott, University of Dundee, School of Life Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor J Sprent, Private Address, Private Address
Co-Investigator:
Professor P Young, University of York, Biology
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Split Award
Period of Award:
11 Sep 2004 - 10 Mar 2008
Value:
£172,344
NERC Reference:
NE/B505046/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grants Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant
















REFUGIAL POPULATIONS AT TRAILING-EDGE RANGE MARGINS: ATTRIBUTES, SURVIVAL AND CONSERVATION

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor C Thomas, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr DB Roy, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Biodiversity (Wallingford)
Co-Investigator:
Professor TH Oliver, University of Reading, Sch of Biological Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor JK Hill, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Professor C Dytham, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr A Franco, University of East Anglia, Environmental Sciences
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Lead Split Award
Period of Award:
4 Aug 2015 - 3 Jun 2019
Value:
£653,602
NERC Reference:
NE/M013030/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant


SkyGas: Development of a new technique for determining watershed/airshed gas fluxes

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor P Ineson, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr AJ Pomfret, University of York, Electronics
Co-Investigator:
Professor JD Lee, University of York, National Centre for Atmospheric Science
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Period of Award:
1 May 2012 - 31 Oct 2013
Value:
£40,105
NERC Reference:
NE/J012246/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed (Research Programmes)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Macronutrient Cycles




The diversity of natural communities of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi: niche or neutral model?

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor A Fitter, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Professor C Dytham, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Professor T Helgason, University of Edinburgh, Sch of Biological Sciences
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Period of Award:
31 Jan 2007 - 30 Jan 2010
Value:
£312,992
NERC Reference:
NE/D01090X/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant










The velocity of evolutionary responses of species to ecological change; testing adaptive limits in time and space

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor JK Hill, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr J Bell, Rothamsted Research, Protecting Crops and the Environment
Co-Investigator:
Professor C Dytham, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr KK Dasmahapatra, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Professor C Thomas, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr DB Roy, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Biodiversity (Wallingford)
Co-Investigator:
Professor I Owens, The Natural History Museum, Directorate
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Lead Split Award
Period of Award:
1 May 2016 - 31 Jan 2020
Value:
£517,300
NERC Reference:
NE/N015797/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed (Research Programmes)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Highlights

Tropospheric ozone pollution: using stable isotopes to quantify ozone deposition, uptake and detoxification (TOPS).

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor P Ineson, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Professor RP Evershed, University of Bristol, Chemistry
Co-Investigator:
Professor J Barnes, Newcastle University, Sch of Natural & Environmental Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor M Ashmore, University of York, Environment
Grant held at:
University of York, Biology
Lead Split Award
Period of Award:
1 Apr 2004 - 30 Jun 2007
Value:
£317,833
NERC Reference:
NER/O/S/2003/00667
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Consortiums Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Consortiums





84 grant, fellowship and training grant records. Total value of £14,597,130   

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