Thomas Sherratt, Carleton University

Research

animal behaviour cognition comparative analyses crypsis defensive portfolio entomology evolutionary theory mimicry

Latest funding

The evolution of integrated defence systems
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$383,970
Understanding the diversity of anti-predator defence
NSERC · 2014 · Principal investigator
$120,000
Understanding the diversity of anti-predator defence
NSERC · 2014 · Principal investigator
$250,000

The evolution of integrated defence systems

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Sherratt, Thomas

Keywords: animal behaviour; cognition; comparative analyses; crypsis; defensive portfolio; entomology; evolutionary theory; mimicry; predation

$383,970

Understanding the diversity of anti-predator defence

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Discovery Grants Program - Accelerator Supplements

Principal investigators: Sherratt, Thomas

$120,000

Understanding the diversity of anti-predator defence

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Sherratt, Thomas

$250,000

A synethic theory of anti-predator defence

Principal investigatorNSERC2009Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Sherratt, Thomas

$200,000

A synethic theory of anti-predator defence

Principal investigatorNSERC2009Discovery Grants Program - Accelerator Supplements

Principal investigators: Sherratt, Thomas

$120,000

The evolution of mimicry in multi-species communities

Principal investigatorNSERC2004Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Sherratt, Thomas

$150,000

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: animal behaviour Dear Professor Sherratt, 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 animal behaviour connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "The evolution of integrated defence systems" (2019), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. 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]