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179 grant, fellowship and training grant records. Total value of £55,616,957   

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A War of Tiny Giants - Do viruses impact Pelagibacterales genotype dynamics in the Western English Channel

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr B Temperton, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor DJ Hodgson, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor A Buckling, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr M Recker, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr SA Kimmance, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Plymouth Marine Lab
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
3 Sep 2018 - 2 Sep 2023
Value:
£630,553
NERC Reference:
NE/R010935/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant






Alien (non-native) fish species and their potential to invade new freshwater systems via estuarine saline-bridges.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor JA Brown, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor RW Wilson, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Aug 2004 - 31 Oct 2007
Value:
£247,917
NERC Reference:
NE/B502436/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grants Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant


An experimental test of the role of selection, drift and gene flow in shaping evolution in the wild

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor E Postma, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor J Slate, University of Sheffield, School of Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2022 - 30 Jun 2027
Value:
£601,844
NERC Reference:
NE/W005867/1
Grant Stage:
Awaiting Event/Action
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Active
Programme:
Standard Grant


Application of transcriptomics in advancing our understanding of chemical effects and their potential impact in fish - A practical demonstration.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr R van Aerle, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor CR Tyler, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2008 - 30 Jun 2009
Value:
£49,913
NERC Reference:
NE/G011133/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed (Research Programmes)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Post Genomics & Proteomics

Are Structured Life Histories Really Buffered Against Environmental Change?

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor DJ Hodgson, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr M Franco, University of Plymouth, Sch of Biological and Marine Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor S Townley, University of Exeter, Earth and Environmental Science
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Jul 2014 - 31 Aug 2017
Value:
£419,750
NERC Reference:
NE/L007770/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant

Artificial light as a driver of nighttime landscape ecology

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor KJ Gaston, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr J Hatchell, University of Exeter, Physics and Astronomy
Co-Investigator:
Dr JJ Bennie, University of Exeter, Geography
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2025
Value:
£612,921
NERC Reference:
NE/V000497/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant



BEE-STEWARD: A decision-support tool for land owners, managers and advisors to support pollinator populations on farmland

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor J Osborne, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr K Scott, University of Exeter, HASS Penryn
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Jun 2017 - 31 May 2018
Value:
£100,778
NERC Reference:
NE/P016731/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Innovation
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Innovation Projects

Bioavailability and biological effects of microscopic plastic debris in the ocean

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor TS Galloway, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr CN Lewis, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor TM Lenton, University of Exeter, Geography
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Lead Split Award
Period of Award:
1 Jul 2014 - 31 Dec 2017
Value:
£365,779
NERC Reference:
NE/L007010/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant







Can roach, Rutilus rutilus, adapt to the harmful effects of oestrogen exposure from waste water treatment work effluents?

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor CR Tyler, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor J Stevens, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr DJ Studholme, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Lead Split Award
Period of Award:
21 Apr 2013 - 20 Apr 2016
Value:
£387,022
NERC Reference:
NE/K004263/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant




Co-evolutionary interactions between female mating frequency and selfish genetic elements.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor N Wedell, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor G Hurst, University of Liverpool, Evolution, Ecology and Behaviour
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Nov 2004 - 31 Aug 2007
Value:
£159,168
NERC Reference:
NER/A/S/2003/00536/2
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grants Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant










Coupling the population dynamics and ecosystem function of grazing fishes

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor P Mumby, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor DJ Hodgson, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor S Townley, University of Exeter, Earth and Environmental Science
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2007 - 31 Aug 2011
Value:
£323,774
NERC Reference:
NE/E00606X/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant




Determining causal links between interaction type and network structure in microbial communities

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor A Buckling, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor MA Brockhurst, The University of Manchester, School of Biological Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor FJF Van Veen, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor E Westra, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr B Temperton, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
9 Feb 2019 - 8 Feb 2023
Value:
£559,461
NERC Reference:
NE/S000771/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant






Development and Application of Transgenic Biosensor Zebrafish for Assessing the Environmental Health Impacts of Anti-Androgens

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr T Kudoh, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor CR Tyler, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 May 2011 - 31 Oct 2014
Value:
£413,438
NERC Reference:
NE/I014470/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant

Development and application of eDNA tools to assess the structure and function of coastal sea ecosystems (MARINe-DNA)

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr AR Jeffries, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor TA Richards, University of Oxford, Biology
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Split Award
Period of Award:
16 Nov 2015 - 15 Nov 2020
Value:
£238,948
NERC Reference:
NE/N00633X/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed (Research Programmes)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Highlights


Diagnosing Toxicant Specific Disruption of Sexual Development in Wild Fish using Metabolomics

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor M Viant, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor HJ Cooper, University of Birmingham, Sch of Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor CR Tyler, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Split Award
Period of Award:
3 Aug 2006 - 2 Aug 2009
Value:
£214,649
NERC Reference:
NE/D002818/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grants Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant


Distinguishing toxic from adaptive responses in fish using 'omics' - a key need for integration of toxicogenomics into environmnetal risk assessment

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor CR Tyler, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Split Award
Period of Award:
5 May 2008 - 4 Sep 2009
Value:
£22,591
NERC Reference:
NE/F008104/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed (Research Programmes)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Post Genomics & Proteomics

Divergence and parallel evolution of boldness in guppies

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor AJ Wilson, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr B Fraser, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor E Postma, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
30 Jul 2024 - 29 Jan 2028
Value:
£730,943
NERC Reference:
NE/Y000234/1
Grant Stage:
Awaiting Event/Action
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Active
Programme:
Pushing the Frontiers








Drought and peatland fires in Indonesian Borneo: Understanding drivers and impacts to build resilience through sustainable development

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor FJF Van Veen, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr E Papargyropoulou, University of Leeds, School of Earth and Environment
Co-Investigator:
Dr K Anderson, University of Exeter, Geography
Co-Investigator:
Dr EM Santos, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr Y Yulintine, University of Palangka Raya, UNLISTED
Co-Investigator:
Professor AV Gallego-Sala, University of Exeter, Geography
Co-Investigator:
Dr M Imron, Gadjah Mada University (UGM), UNLISTED
Co-Investigator:
Professor C Upton, University of Leicester, Sch of Geog, Geol & the Environment
Co-Investigator:
Dr R Carmenta, University of East Anglia, Tyndall Centre
Co-Investigator:
Dr YY Jagau, University of Palangka Raya, UNLISTED
Co-Investigator:
Dr C M Belcher, University of Exeter, Geography
Co-Investigator:
Dr TEL Smith, London School of Economics & Pol Sci, Geography and Environment
Co-Investigator:
Dr R Padfield, University of Leeds, School of Earth and Environment
Co-Investigator:
Professor SE Page, University of Leicester, Sch of Geog, Geol & the Environment
Co-Investigator:
Dr A Harper, University of Georgia (USA), Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr S A Choiruzzad, University of Indonesia, PACIVIS (Ctr Global Civil Soc Studies)
Co-Investigator:
Professor RE Brazier, University of Exeter, Geography
Co-Investigator:
Dr J Catto, University of Exeter, Mathematics and Statistics
Co-Investigator:
Dr D Spracklen, University of Leeds, School of Earth and Environment
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 May 2020 - 31 Mar 2025
Value:
£3,810,239
NERC Reference:
NE/T010401/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed - International
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
GCRF Multi-Hazards Risk


Ecological and Evolutionary Constraints on the Temperature Dependence of Microbial Community Respiration

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor G Yvon-Durocher, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr D Padfield, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor A Buckling, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor N Smirnoff, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor S Pawar, Imperial College London, Life Sciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2027
Value:
£839,595
NERC Reference:
NE/Y000889/1
Grant Stage:
Awaiting Event/Action
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Active
Programme:
Pushing the Frontiers




Environmental, nutritional and endocrine regulation of diapause in the calanoid copepod, Calanus finmarchicus.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor D Pond, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr L Dinan, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr G Smerdon, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Molecular Biology
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Split Award
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2002 - 31 Mar 2006
Value:
£28,211
NERC Reference:
NER/T/S/2001/00928
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Marine Productivity




Experimental coevolution in microbial communities

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor A Buckling, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor S Paterson, University of Liverpool, Evolution, Ecology and Behaviour
Co-Investigator:
Professor S van Houte, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor M Boots, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor N Smirnoff, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2021 - 1 Jul 2025
Value:
£550,308
NERC Reference:
NE/V012347/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant




Fish gut carbonates and the control of ocean alkalinity

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor RW Wilson, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor C Perry, University of Exeter, Geography
Co-Investigator:
Professor A Watson, University of Exeter, Geography
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
3 Aug 2022 - 13 Sep 2024
Value:
£201,991
NERC Reference:
NE/X008649/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed (RP) - NR1
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
BIO Carbon


Food, Sex and Death: Costs of Reproduction and the Mechanistic Basis of Ageing in the field cricket Teleogryllus commodus

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor J Hunt, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr NJ Royle, University of Exeter, Ecology and Conservation
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Jun 2009 - 31 May 2010
Value:
£28,149
NERC Reference:
NE/G00949X/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Small Grants (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Small Grants

Fragments, functions and flows - the scaling of biodiversity and ecosystem services in urban ecosystems

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor KJ Gaston, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr K Anderson, University of Exeter, Geography
Co-Investigator:
Professor P Devine-Wright, University of Exeter, Geography
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Split Award
Period of Award:
1 Sep 2012 - 30 Apr 2017
Value:
£703,504
NERC Reference:
NE/J015237/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed (Research Programmes)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
BESS

Future Fibres Networking Grant

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor TS Galloway, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor K Goldsworthy, University of the Arts London, Chelsea College of Art and Design
Co-Investigator:
Professor RC Thompson, University of Plymouth, Sch of Biological and Marine Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor RS Blackburn, University of Leeds, Sch of Design
Co-Investigator:
Professor P Goswami, University of Huddersfield, School of Arts and Humanities
Co-Investigator:
Professor M Hassan, University of the Arts London, London College of Fashion
Co-Investigator:
Dr KJ Wyles, University of Plymouth, Sch of Psychology
Co-Investigator:
Professor F Charnley, University of Exeter, Management
Co-Investigator:
Dr A Angelis-Dimakis, University of Huddersfield, Chemical Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr R Cherrington, University of Exeter, Research & Development Support Unit
Co-Investigator:
Professor P Kay, University of Leeds, Sch of Geography
Co-Investigator:
Dr CN Lewis, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
31 Jul 2023 - 30 Apr 2026
Value:
£2,016,953
NERC Reference:
NE/Y003985/1
Grant Stage:
Awaiting Completion
Scheme:
Directed - International
Grant Status:
Active
Programme:
UKRI Circular Fashion

Future global ocean Carbon storage: Quantifying warming impacts on zooplankton (C-QWIZ)

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor DJ Mayor, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr A Yool, National Oceanography Centre, Science and Technology
Co-Investigator:
Professor TR Anderson, National Oceanography Centre, Science and Technology
Co-Investigator:
Dr K Cook, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Lead Split Award
Period of Award:
26 Sep 2022 - 13 May 2025
Value:
£180,949
NERC Reference:
NE/X008622/2
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed (RP) - NR1
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
BIO Carbon





Identification of the mechanisms of disruption of sexual differentiation in fish exposed to EDCs and their mixtures: a transcriptomic approach.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor CR Tyler, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor AR Cossins, University of Liverpool, Institute of Integrative Biology
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Lead Split Award
Period of Award:
3 May 2003 - 2 Nov 2006
Value:
£329,474
NERC Reference:
NER/T/S/2002/00182
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Environmental Genomics

Identifying & defining bases of individual & population susceptibility & adaptation to environmental pollutants in fish: An integrated 'omic' approach

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor JK Chipman, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr M Waldock, CEFAS, CEFAS - Weymouth Lab
Co-Investigator:
Dr S Minchin, University of Birmingham, Sch of Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr M Leaver, University of Stirling, Institute of Aquaculture
Co-Investigator:
Professor F Falciani, University of Liverpool, Institute of Integrative Biology
Co-Investigator:
Professor C Moffat, Robert Gordon's College, Grants Administration
Co-Investigator:
Professor sg george, University of Stirling, Institute of Aquaculture
Co-Investigator:
Professor CR Tyler, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr JB Taggart, University of Stirling, Institute of Aquaculture
Co-Investigator:
Professor M Viant, University of Birmingham, Sch of Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor J Craft, Glasgow Caledonian University, Sch of Health and Life Sciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Split Award
Period of Award:
1 Feb 2005 - 31 Jul 2008
Value:
£284,981
NERC Reference:
NE/C507696/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Post Genomics





Infection in dynamic social networks of a wild mammal

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor RA McDonald, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor M Boots, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor DJ Hodgson, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor DP Croft, University of Exeter, Psychology
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
5 Jan 2015 - 31 Aug 2018
Value:
£605,401
NERC Reference:
NE/M004546/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant

Inferring long-term community dynamics from spatial patch mosaics.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor P Mumby, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor PG Blackwell, University of Sheffield, Mathematics and Statistics
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Lead Split Award
Period of Award:
1 Dec 2002 - 30 Nov 2006
Value:
£61,857
NERC Reference:
NER/A/S/2001/01127
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grants Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant


Investigating an ongoing selective sweep: the dynamics and consequences of the spread of male-killer suppression in the butterfly Hypolimnas bolina

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor G Hurst, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor N Wedell, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Split Award
Period of Award:
1 May 2007 - 30 Apr 2010
Value:
£11,863
NERC Reference:
NE/E004342/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant

Knowledge Transfer -Impacts of inbreeding on the responses to pharmaceuticals and fitness consequences in fish - a molecular approach

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor CR Tyler, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor D Hosken, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
11 Feb 2008 - 10 Aug 2009
Value:
£52,454
NERC Reference:
NE/F007787/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed (Research Programmes)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Post Genomics & Proteomics

Leaders of war: the evolution of collective decision-making in the face of intergroup conflict

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor MA Cant, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor RA Johnstone, University of Cambridge, Zoology
Co-Investigator:
Dr DW Franks, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Professor DP Croft, University of Exeter, Psychology
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Mar 2020 - 29 Feb 2024
Value:
£647,771
NERC Reference:
NE/S009914/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant



Managing the competition: How do burying beetles and microbes sustainably coexist in competition over shared resources?

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr NJ Royle, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr DJ Studholme, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor Bd Raymond, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
18 May 2022 - 17 Sep 2026
Value:
£644,988
NERC Reference:
NE/V012053/1
Grant Stage:
Awaiting Event/Action
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Active
Programme:
Standard Grant

Manufactured nanoparticle bioavailability and environmental exposure (nanoBEE)

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor CR Tyler, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor TS Galloway, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Split Award
Period of Award:
1 Mar 2011 - 28 Feb 2015
Value:
£203,128
NERC Reference:
NE/H013172/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed (Research Programmes)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Environmental Nanoscience

Mapping ecological risks from the colour spectrum of artificial nighttime lighting using astronaut images of the earth

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor KJ Gaston, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr JJ Bennie, University of Exeter, Geography
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2021
Value:
£450,721
NERC Reference:
NE/P01156X/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant



Metal/Metal Oxide Nanomaterials and Oxidative Stress- Are there Harmful Health Effects in Fish for Environmental Exposures?

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor CR Tyler, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor TS Galloway, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr T Kudoh, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Lead Split Award
Period of Award:
2 Sep 2014 - 31 Mar 2018
Value:
£409,385
NERC Reference:
NE/L007371/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant




Molecular bases of zinc tolerance and accumulation by Arabidopsis halleri.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor M Macnair, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Prof. B Ford-Lloyde, University of Birmingham, Sch of Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor H Newbury, University of Worcester, Inst of Science and the Environment
Co-Investigator:
Professor N Smirnoff, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
3 Mar 2003 - 2 Jun 2006
Value:
£275,089
NERC Reference:
NER/T/S/2002/00178
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Environmental Genomics











Population-level Consequences Of Exposure Of Fish To Oestrogenic Wastewater Treatment Works Effluents

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor CR Tyler, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor J Stevens, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Lead Split Award
Period of Award:
1 Nov 2009 - 31 Oct 2012
Value:
£353,790
NERC Reference:
NE/G019355/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant






Quantifying benefits and impacts of fishing exclusion zones around Marine Renewable Energy Installations

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor B Godley, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor GH Smith, University of Exeter, Camborne School of Mines
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Split Award
Period of Award:
1 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2015
Value:
£294,726
NERC Reference:
NE/J012319/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed (Research Programmes)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
MRE Sandpit



Reciprocal interaction between microbial evolution and community structure in soil

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor A Buckling, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor S Paterson, University of Liverpool, Evolution, Ecology and Behaviour
Co-Investigator:
Professor R Ffrench-Constant, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr RI Griffiths, Bangor University, Sch of Natural Sciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2021
Value:
£438,709
NERC Reference:
NE/P001130/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant

Reducing the impacts of plastic waste in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor TS Galloway, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor S A Cardenas, San Francisco de Quito University (USFQ), Research
Co-Investigator:
Professor F Charnley, University of Exeter, Management
Co-Investigator:
Dr C Mena, San Francisco de Quito University (USFQ), UNLISTED
Co-Investigator:
Professor J Denkinger, San Francisco de Quito University (USFQ), Research
Co-Investigator:
Dr G Dominguez, Polytechnic Univ of the Coast (ESPOL), UNLISTED
Co-Investigator:
Dr R Kahhat, Catholic University of Peru (PUCP), Research
Co-Investigator:
Mrs J Alfaro Shigueto, Southern Scientific University, Facultad de Biologia Marina
Co-Investigator:
Dr J Smith, University of Exeter, Psychology
Co-Investigator:
Dr IV Rowe, Catholic University of Peru (PUCP), Research
Co-Investigator:
Dr CN Lewis, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor M Thiel, Catholic University of the North (Chile), Marine Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr E Van Sebille, Imperial College London, Grantham Institute for Climate Change
Co-Investigator:
Professor B Godley, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr A Espinosa Pezzia, Catholic University of Peru (PUCP), Research
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Lead Split Award
Period of Award:
4 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2025
Value:
£3,357,123
NERC Reference:
NE/V005448/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed - International
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
GCRF Plastics


Risks and Solutions: Marine Plastics in Southeast Asia - RaSP-SEA

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor B Godley, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr S Bureekul, Chulalongkorn University, UNLISTED
Co-Investigator:
Dr K Aeumsomboon, Chulalongkorn University, UNLISTED
Co-Investigator:
Dr Z F Mohamad, University of Malaya, Science and Technology Studies
Co-Investigator:
Dr F Shahul Hamid, University of Malaya, Institute of Biological Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr S Chavanich, Chulalongkorn University, UNLISTED
Co-Investigator:
Dr V Viyakarn, Chulalongkorn University, UNLISTED
Co-Investigator:
Dr S Vassanadumrongdee, Chulalongkorn University, UNLISTED
Co-Investigator:
Professor A Pariatamby, Sunway University, UNLISTED
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Lead Split Award
Period of Award:
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2025
Value:
£653,042
NERC Reference:
NE/V009354/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed - International
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
SE Asia Plastics

SD4: Improved understanding of population, community and ecosystem impacts of ocean acidification for commercially important species

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor RW Wilson, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr CN Lewis, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Split Award
Period of Award:
1 Jan 2011 - 30 Apr 2014
Value:
£196,805
NERC Reference:
NE/H017402/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed (Research Programmes)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Ocean Acidification




Sexual conflict coevolution - population size, divergence and the emergence of new variation

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor T Tregenza, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor D Hosken, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Lead Split Award
Period of Award:
1 Dec 2006 - 30 Nov 2009
Value:
£248,156
NERC Reference:
NE/D011183/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant






Spectral unmixing in aquatic environments and the design of hyperspectral sensors.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor P Mumby, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr M Cutler, Newcastle University, Civil Engineering and Geosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Nov 2002 - 31 Oct 2006
Value:
£158,218
NERC Reference:
NER/Z/S/2001/01029
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
New Observing Techniques



Testing the "Red King": The maintenance of functional diversity of hosts and parasites

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor M Boots, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor A White, Heriot-Watt University, S of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr B Koskella, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor A Buckling, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
30 Sep 2013 - 29 Sep 2017
Value:
£439,085
NERC Reference:
NE/K014617/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant

Testing the role of spatial structure in ecology and evolution

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor M Boots, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor S Rolfe, University of Sheffield, School of Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor D Childs, University of Sheffield, School of Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Aug 2011 - 31 Dec 2013
Value:
£207,804
NERC Reference:
NE/G006938/2
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant





The Rapid Evolution of Male Genitalia

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor D Hosken, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor J Hunt, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor DJ Hodgson, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor N Wedell, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Dec 2009 - 30 May 2013
Value:
£427,862
NERC Reference:
NE/G005303/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant




The ecology and evolution of intergroup conflict in animal societies: theory and tests

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor MA Cant, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor DP Croft, University of Exeter, Psychology
Co-Investigator:
Professor RA Johnstone, University of Cambridge, Zoology
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2021
Value:
£650,158
NERC Reference:
NE/S000046/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant



The effects of artificial nighttime lighting on moth visual ecology and survival

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr J Troscianko, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr JJ Bennie, University of Exeter, Geography
Co-Investigator:
Professor KJ Gaston, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
31 Oct 2022 - 30 Apr 2026
Value:
£554,197
NERC Reference:
NE/W006359/1
Grant Stage:
Awaiting Completion
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Active
Programme:
Standard Grant NI





The impact of spatial structure of CRISPR-phage coevolution

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor E Westra, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor M Boots, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr B Ashby, University of Bath, Mathematical Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor A Buckling, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
15 Feb 2019 - 14 Feb 2023
Value:
£446,993
NERC Reference:
NE/S001921/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant

The phenotypeic and genetic basis for the resolution of familial conflicts of interest over the allocation of care.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor A Moore, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr PT Smiseth, University of Edinburgh, Sch of Biological Sciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
8 Dec 2005 - 7 Jun 2008
Value:
£182,106
NERC Reference:
NE/B503709/2
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grants Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant



Tracking relevant nanomaterial transformations, exposure, uptake and effects in freshwater and soil systems

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor TS Galloway, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor CR Tyler, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Split Award
Period of Award:
13 Nov 2015 - 12 Feb 2020
Value:
£335,849
NERC Reference:
NE/N006178/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed (Research Programmes)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Highlights

Trans-generational costs of reproduction and the evolution of life histories

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor JD Blount, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor MA Cant, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor RA Johnstone, University of Cambridge, Zoology
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Period of Award:
1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2021
Value:
£621,823
NERC Reference:
NE/N011171/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grant FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant

Understanding the environmental behaviour and biological impacts of manufactured nanoparticles in natural aquatic systems

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor J Lead, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor CR Tyler, University of Exeter, Biosciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor K Kendall, Adelan Limited, UNLISTED
Co-Investigator:
Professor JA Preece, University of Birmingham, School of Chemistry
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Biosciences
Split Award
Period of Award:
1 Sep 2006 - 30 Apr 2010
Value:
£201,001
NERC Reference:
NE/D003199/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grants Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant










179 grant, fellowship and training grant records. Total value of £55,616,957   

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