Research Projects

Ψηφιοποίηση συλλογών φυσικής ιστορίας του Μουσείου Φυσικής Ιστορίας Κρήτης του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και Προμήθεια και εγκατάσταση επιστημονικού εξοπλισμού για την ψηφιοποίηση συλλογών φυσικής ιστορίας στο πλαίσιο του έργου
Επιστημονικός Υπεύθυνος: Νίκος Πουλακάκης
Διάρκεια: 2024 - 2025
Φορέας Χρηματοδότησης: Υπουργείο Περιβάλλοντος και Ενέργειας, ΤΑΜΕΙΟ ΑΝΑΚΑΜΨΗΣ και ΑΝΘΕΚΤΙΚΟΤΗΤΑΣ, Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση NextGenerationEU (5.724.425,86€ (2.594.391,56€ για το Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης) )

Συλλογή δειγμάτων, απομόνωση και αλληλούχηση, κατάθεσή τους σε δημόσια προσβάσιμα αρχεία δεδομένων και ανάλυση των παραγόμενων γενετικών δεδομένων (αλληλουχίες DNA) για ασπόνδυλα στο πλαίσιο του έργου STRENGTHENING COMPUTATIONAL BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH IN GREECE (ERA Chairs - HORIZON-WIDERA-2022-TALENTS-01-01), EU Funding.
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 01/07/2024 - 30/06/2026
Funding: General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GGET) (25.000 €)

Πληθυσμιακή γενωμική μελέτη του κινδυνευόντος σπόγγου Spongia officinalis.
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 16/08/2024 - 15/04/2027
Funding: Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (28,800 €)

The inquiry of Cretan endemism patterns and its application in the biodiversity conservation, using genomic, morphological and environmental data in chosen Ar-thropods species.
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 01/01/2024 - 31/12/2025
Funding: Special Account for Research Funds of University of Crete (SARF UoC) (17,800 €)

THESEUS : THe Genomics of the CrEtan population through hiStory and timE, shaping inflammation and immUne homeoStasis.
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 2024 - 2025
Funding: Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (399,987.00 €)

High mountains, shallow waters: the effects of climate change on organisms living in 'extreme' and sensitive ecosystems
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 1/6/2023 - 1/5/2025
Funding: Green Fund (199.934,89 €)

Complementary actions (modernization and updating) for the local Natural History Museum Gergeris of the Gortyna municipality
P.I.: Iasmi Stathi
Duration: 2/7/2023 - 31/12/2023
Funding: Special Account for Research Funds of University of Crete (SARF UoC) (7,243.66 €)

RESILIAGE - Advancing holistic understanding of community RESILIence and heritAGE drivers through community-based methodologies
P.I.: Dr. Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 01/9/2023 – 31/08/2026
Funding: Horizon Europe (119.375,00 €)

Study of the Critically Endangered species of the genus Zonites (Mollusca, Gastropoda) on southeastern islets of the central Aegean
P.I.: Katerina Vardinoyannis
Duration: 2023 - 2024
Funding: ELIDEK (9,954.00 €)

Distributed System of Scientific Collections Transition to ERIC Project – DiSSCo Transition
P.I.: Petros Lymberakis
Duration: 1/12/2023 - 31/5/2024
Funding: European Commission / HORIZON 2020 (6,622.50 €)

Monitoring the biodiversity of invertebrate organisms and the human presence on the rocky islands of the Aegean
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/11/2023 – 11/4/2025
Funding: Natural Environment & Climate Change Agency (N.E.C.C.A.) (103,790.32 €)

The genomic diversity of Gypaetus barbatus and the impacts on climate change
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 7/3/2023 - 30/6/2025
Funding: A. G. Leventis Foundation (97,232.00 €)

Population assessment and protection measures of the Cretan Wildcat (Felis silvestris cretensis)
P.I.: Petros Lymberakis
Duration: 18/7/2023 - 15/3/2024
Funding: Natural Environment & Climate Change Agency (N.E.C.C.A.) (65,000.00 €)

Conservation of priority species of marine megafauna in Greece and Italy P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis Duration: 4/7/2023 – 30/6/2029 Funding: European Commission / European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (706,200.00 €)

Restoration and Improvement of Priority Habitat 9370* Palm groves of Phoenix
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 4/7/2023 – 30/6/2028
Funding: European Commission / European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (427,893.00 €)

Implementation of measures of the Action Plan of Chrysi Island
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/7/2022 - 16/09/2023
Funding: Region of Crete (55,504.00 €)

Provision of technical and advisory support services for the ecological mapping of land areas of the Municipality of Siteia for the conservation of avifauna
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 1/12/2022 - 31/1/2024
Funding: Development Organisation of Siteia (OAS) (29,500.00 €)

Provision of technical and advisory support services for the inventory and conservation of the chiroptera fauna of the Municipality of Siteia
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/1/2022 - 31/12/2023
Funding: Development Organization of Siteia (OAS) (10,000.00 €)

Monitoring of biodiversity species in areas of Greece and public awareness actions for stakeholders
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 22/02/2022 - 31/12/2025
Funding: Research Committee Funding - Transfer of funds from other implemented projects (17,494.85 €)

The value of seabirds as bioindicators for the health of marine ecosystems in Greece and Cyprus
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 22/2/2022 - 31/12/2024
Funding: A. G. Leventis Foundation (60,300.00 €)

Study of Natural Environment and drafting of a special study for the characterization of the Paligremnos area in Plakias, of the municipality of Ag. Vassiliou of Rethymno, as a Protected Landscape or Protected Natural Formation
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/7/2022 - 30/9/2022
Funding: Agios Vasileios Municipality ( 3,029.09 €)

Assessment of the meadow condition and the grazing regime on the island of Gyaros and formulation of proposals for the introduction of management measures
P.I.: Petros Lymberakis
Duration: 1/1/2022 - 31/12/2023
Funding: WWF Hellas (26,970.00 €)

Transforming European Taxonomy through Training, Research and Innovations (TETTRIs)
P.I.: Iasmi Stathi
Duration: 1/12/2022 - 31/5/2026
Funding: European Research Executive Agency (REA) (118,430.34 €)

DISSCo Prepare - Distributed System of Scientific Collections - Preparatory Phase Project
P.I.: Petros Lymberakis
Duration: 24/2/2020 - 28/2/2023
Funding: European Commission / DG Research & Innovation (12,890.63 €)

Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE). HORIZON EUROPE, Type HORIZON-RIA. Coordinator: NATURALIS (Netherlands)
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration:18/10/2022 - 28/2/2026
Funding: HORIZON EUROPE, Type HORIZON-RIA (221,238.75€)

The Aegean Archipelago, an active evolutionary biology lab<
P.I.: Iasmi Stathi
Duration: 17/5/2021 - 17/5/2022
Funding: European Society of Evolutionary Biology (ESEB) Outreach Initiative Funds (4,000.00 €)

Programme for the Operation and Monitoring of Feeding Stations for Raptors in the areas of Asterousia – Kofinas and SE Psiloritis in Crete
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 21/9/2021 - 31/12/2024
Funding: ENEL Green Power Hellas Α.Ε. (26,423.28 €)

Research on the Natural Environment in the community of Gergeri and recording of its important characteristics in the Museum of Natural History
P.I.: Iasmi Stathi
Duration: 13/7/2021 - 30/6/2022
Funding: Gortyna Municipality (12,896.00 €)

Research for Avifauna, Amphibians and Reptiles in the area of ITANOS GAIA
P.I.: Michalis Dretakis
Duration: 18/5/2021 - 30/6/2022
Funding: OIKOM Environmental Studies Ltd. (12,087.24 €)

Actions for environmental management and public awareness in Ziros Siteias
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/3/2021 - 31/12/2024
Funding: A.G. Leventis Foundation (64,587.13 €)

Network of Open Eco-Museums for the Promotion and Mild Enhancement of Areas with Environmental History” (Acronym: Eco.Muse)
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/6/2021 - 31/5/2023
Funding: INTERREG V-A "GREECE – CYPRUS" 2014-2020 (103,000.00 €)

Virtual Pathways: Reinforcing School-Museum Cooperation in COVID19 Times
P.I.: Iasmi Stathi
Duration: 4/5/2021 - 28/2/2023
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (33,467.74 €)

LIFE20 PRE/IT/000007 NewLife4Drylands - Remote Sensing oriented Nature Based Solutions towards a New LIFE for Drylands P.I.: Michalis Probonas Duration: 1/1/2021 - 30/6/2024 Funding: European Commission / European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) (99,800.00 €)

LIFE-IP 4 NATURA (LIFE16 IPE/GR/000002): Integrated actions for the conservation and management of Natura 2000 areas, species, habitats and ecosystems in Greece
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 27/7/2021 - 30/6/2023
Funding: Hellenic Ornithological Society (HOS) (24,027.99 €)

Monitoring Programme of the Effects on Avifauna from the operation of Wind Power Plants
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 1/12/2020 - 31/12/2021
Funding: ENEL Green Power Hellas Α.Ε. (20,882.64 €)

Eco-evolutionary dynamics on Cyprus: a multitaxon approach to population differentiation within an isolated island (EVOCYPR)
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 13/1/2020 - 14/10/2022
Funding: EXCELLENCE/0918/0161 of the Program Excellence Hubs RESTART 2016-2020, Cyprus(34,600.90 €)

ADRISEISMIC: New approaches for seismic improvement and renovation of Adriatic and Ionian historic urban centres
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/3/2020 - 28/2/2023
Funding: Interreg Adrion European Commission (Ε.C.) (128,872.89 €)

Genomic identification of the Cretan Aegagrus with genomic tools
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 15/6/2020 - 31/12/2021
Funding: Management Body of Samaria National Park (21,571.95€)

Collaboration on bird species identification issues involved in an aircraft crash incident, within the regional airports that Fraport Greece operates
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration : 20/3/2019 - 14/9/2026
Funding: FRAPORT HELLAS A.E. (12.571,39 €)

Environmental monitoring programm (Post rat eradication monitoring)
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 1/2/2019 - 31/12/2020
Funding: Nature Conservation Consultants NCC Ltd. (10,663.71 €)

Operation and monitoring program of feeding stations for birds of prey in the areas of Asterousia-Kofinas and SE Psiloritis in Crete
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 1/4/2019 - 28/2/2021
Funding: ENEL GREEN POWER HELLAS ΑΕ (15,576.02 €)

Research, study and simplification of ecology and environmental conservation issues in Greece
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/6/2019 - 31/5/2022
Funding: Research Committee Funding - Transfer of funds from other implemented projects (5,700.40 €)

Greek caves and Chiroptera: Conservation Actions and Actions of information - awareness in Greece
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/7/2019 - 31/12/2022
Funding:Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs / GSRT (61,639.14 €)

Εlaboration of Special Environmental Studies and Management Plans for the areas of the Natura 2000 Network in the Region of Crete - Study 9
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 21/5/2019 - 30/6/2023
Funding: OIKOM Environmental Studies Ltd.(100,433.16 €)

Public awareness activities for the promotion and conservation of habitats and biodiversity of Crete, in Natural History Museum of Crete 2017ΕΠ00210024
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 2019-10/8/2022
Funding: Region of Crete (974,957.41 €)

Actions for the Conservation and Management of the Bonelli’s Eagle Population in Crete, Greece, Cyprus and East Mediterranean
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 1/7/2019 - 31/12/2022
Funding: Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs / GSRT (64,510.91 €)

RURITAGE Plus
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 9/9/2019 - 31/12/2022
Funding: General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GGET) (3,201.83 €)

Workpackages 2, 3 and 4 of the project "Common Strategies and best practices to IMprove the transniational PRotection of ECOsystem integrity and services" with acronym "IMPRECO"
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 7/1/2019 - 12/31/2019
Funding: E.U. (15,337.34 €)

Restoration study of the riparian vegetation of Koiliaris River
P.I.: Petros Lymberakis
Duration: 1/12/2018 - 31/3/2020
Funding: Technical University of Crete (TUC) (15,558.60 €)

«Conservation & Management of the Bonelli’s eagle population in east Mediterranean» LIFE17 NAT/GR/000514 - LIFE Bonelli ΕastMed (Beneficiary)
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 1/9/2018 - 28/2/2023
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (1,115,310.00 €)

Rural Regeneration through systemic heritage -led strategies RURITAGE
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/6/2018 - 31/8/2022
Funding: Ε.Ε HORIZON 2020 (128,375.00 €)

Natural-Human Disasters Play (NHD Play) Erasmus+
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/10/2018 - 30/9/2020
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (40,932.00 €)

COST Mobilise Action: Mobilising Data, Policies and Experts in Scientific Collections
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/10/2018 - 30/4/2022
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) ()

9^th Panhellenic Ecology Congress (HELECOS-9), Heraklion Crete, 04 to 07/10/2018
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/3/2018 - 30/6/2019
Funding: Congress Organisation / Private Resources (11,444.00 €)

«Greek Caves and Bats: Management Actions and Change of Attitude» (LIFE17 NAT/GR/000522 – LIFE GRECABAT)
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/9/2018 - 31/8/24
Funding: E.U. (517,908.00 €)

The study of evolution in real time: from hybridization to speciation
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 15/6/2018 - 31/3/2020
Funding: Hellenic Ministry of Education, Research and Religious affairs (ESPA 2014-2020) (62,650.00€)

Phylogeography, Ecology and Biology of the genus Metafruticicola (Gastropoda, Pulmonata)
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/8/2017 - 30/4/2020
Funding: (29,700.00 €)

Micromammals of Greece
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 1/8/2017 - 30/11/2019
Funding: Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (29,700.00€)

Investigation and study of the possibility for common promotion, development of synergies and support of the three UNESCO sites in Crete
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 9/3/2017 - 31/7/2017
Funding: Region of Crete (28,898.65 €)

Creation of a network of volunteers & First Aid infrastructures for Wildlife in Crete & Athens
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 8/3/2017 - 30/6/2022
Funding: Leventis Foundation (45,000.00 €)

Geotourism in Insular Geoparks (GEOIN)
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/11/2017 - 28/2/2020
Funding: E.U. (109,658.00 €)

Improvement of green infrastructure in agroecosystems of Crete – LIFE16 NAT/GR/000575 Life IGIC
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 18/12/2017 - 31/12/2022
Funding: Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs / GSRT (50,089.95 €)

Improvement of green infrastructure in agroecosystems: reconnecting natural areas by countering habitat fragmentation (LIFE IGIC)  – LIFE16 NAT/GR/000575 Life IGIC
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 1/9/2017 -30/9/2024
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) / DG Environment (187,628.00 €)

Planning of actions (Master Plan) for the protection and promotion of the Natural Park of Psiloritis
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 6/4/2016 - 30/6/2017
Funding: OIKOM Environmental Studies Ltd. (6,322.94 €)

Matching Funds "CP-Model - Civil Protection Massive Open Developed E-Learning" (ECHO/SUB/2014/693249) ΚΑ 4288
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/7/2016 - 31/12/2017
Funding: E.U. (11,946.89 €)

Information - awareness actions for ecosystems services in Natura 2000 sites of Crete
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/7/2016 - 31/12/2018
Funding: Ministry of Education and Religion Affairs / GSRT (223,603.38 €)

Awareness actions for environmental crime, environmental liability and protection of biodiversity in protected areas of the NATURA 2000 Network of Crete
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/7/2016 - 31/12/2022
Funding: Ministry of Education and Religion Affairs / GSRT (155,909.35 €)

EVANDE Plus
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 7/1/2016 - 12/31/2017
Funding: General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GGET) (24,575.75 €)

EPRES Plus
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/7/2016 - 31/7/2017
Funding: General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GGET) (11,009.27 €)

Promoting awareness of wildlife crime prosecution and liability for biodiversity damage in Natura 2000 areas in Crete LIFE14 GIE/GR/000026 "Life Natura Themis" (Beneficiary)
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/10/2015 -30/6/2021
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) / DG Environment(406,238.55 €)

Provision of information material & graphic design of information boards to be placed in the "Protection and Promotion of Lake Agia" project
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 8/6/2015 - 31/12/2016
Funding: Region of Crete (1,592.94 €)

Innovations against the Illegal Use of Poisoned Baits – "After-LIFE IAP" Project (LIFE09 NAT/ES/000533)
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 27/3/2015 - 30/6/2021
Funding: A.G. Leventis Foundation (77,700.00 €)

Enhancing Volunteer Awareness and education against Natural Disasters (EVANDE)
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/1/2015 - 31/12/2016
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (132,801.72 €)

NATURA Web-GIS
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 15/1/2015 - 29/4/2015
Funding: Technical University of Crete (10,670.00 €)

EFES E-Tools for E-Schools
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 10/1/2015 - 9/30/2017
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (210,661.00 €)

E-Pres Monitoring and evaluation of natural hazard preparedness at school environment Partner
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 28/1/2015 - 31/12/2016
Funding: E.U. (60,908.00 €)

CP Model - Civil Protection Massive Open Developed E-Learning (Partner)
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/1/2015 - 31/12/2016
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (66,095.34 €)

Environmental monitoring programme at the Wind Power Plant in "Koutsotroulis", Municipality of Mylopotamos, Prefecture of Rethymno, with emphasis on avifauna
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/12/2014 - 31/3/2017
Funding: Aioliko Kouloukonas A.E. / ENEL Green Power Hellas A.E. (75,690.20 €)

The ecological services, social benefits and economic value of the Ecosystem Services in NATURA 2000 sites in Crete (LIFE13 INF/GR/000188 - LIFE Natura2000 Value Crete) (Beneficiary)
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 7/1/2014 - 12/31/2018
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) / DG Environment (459,439.67 €)

Innovation actions against illegal use of poisoned baits in Crete
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 7/18/2014 - 12/31/2019
Funding: Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs / GSRT (105,818.83 €)

Adding more Ecology and Genomics in understanding of the biological Diversity: the role of islands as natural laboratories
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 18/2/2014 - 31/10/2015
Funding: NSFR 2007-2013 programme for development, European Social Fund, Operational Programme, Education and Lifelong Learning investing in knowledge society, Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, Co-financed by Greece and the European Union. (395,000.00 €)

Preparation of a study on the terrestrial fauna and flora of the area "Natura 2000 site: Gyaros Island and Marine Life (GR4220033)" and the surrounding marine area
P.I.: Petros Lymberakis
Duration: 1/1/2014 - 30/4/2019
Funding: WWF Hellas (12,435.78 €)

National Support for project 3838
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 18/7/2014 - 30/6/2015
Funding: General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GGET)/ΕΥΔΕ ΕΤΑΚ (5,487.92 €)

National Support for project KA3159
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 18/7/2014 - 30/6/2015
Funding: General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GGET) (6,178.30 €)

Actions for the protection of Biodiversity in Crete
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 18/7/2014 - 30/6/2019
Funding: Ministry of Education and Religion Affairs / GSRT (24,609.26 €)

Enhancement and promotion of Cretan NATURA2000 sites
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 3/11/2014 - 3/7/2015
Funding: Crete Region (121,770.00 €)

Programmatic Agreement for the Update of the Chrysis Island Management Plan
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/6/2013 - 30/9/2018
Funding: Municipality of Ierapetra (26,889.66 €)

Safegurding Educational Environment (SEE)
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/12/2013 - 31/12/2014
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (49,883.00 €)

Environmental Impact Assessment ITANOS/GAIA
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/7/2013 - 30/10/2018
Funding: Loyal Ward Ltd (24,313.09 €)

Registration and Monitoring of Birds of Directice 79/409/EEC and Other Protected Species in the National Park of Samaria
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 1/6/2013 - 30/3/2019
Funding: BIOSFAIRA - Society for the Study and Management of Natural and Human Environment (40,013.54 €)

Recording and Monitoring of Fauna Species of Directive 92/43/EEC and Other Protected Species and Habitats
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 18/2/2013 - 30/6/2018
Funding: Management Body of Samaria National Park (119,174.30 €)

Updating and provision of specially processed data for the characterization of types in accordance with the specifications of Water Directive 2000/60/EC of the freshwater and transitional water systems of the Water Hydrographic system of Crete in the context of the preparation of Management Plans for the river basins of the Water Hydrographic systems of Crete and Aegean Islands
P.I.: Katerina Voreadou
Duration: 7/6/2013 - 7/4/2014
Funding: Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change (14,634.12 €)

Updating and providing processed data on the ecological (biological) status of inland water of Crete and Aegean islands basedon the specifications of Directive 2000/60/EC
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 19/4/2013 - 31/12/2016
Funding: Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change (16,634.12 €)

Environmental monitoring program at the wind power electricity station at "Agios Kyrillos", Gortyna Municipality, Prefecture of Heraklion, with an emphasis on avifauna
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/2/2012 - 30/6/2014
Funding: Hellenic Ornithological Society (HOS) (67,643.96 €)

Monitoring of amphibians and reptiles in Karpathos and Saria islands
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 1/9/2012 - 31/12/2016
Funding: OIKOM Environmental Studies Ltd. (28,119.63 €)

Exploring the feeding and roosting habits of Pipistrellus hanaki
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/8/2012 - 30/9/2013
Funding: UNEP / EUROBATS (5,998.50 €)

Comprehensive environmental impact assessment for the 50MW solar thermal power station at Akrotiri-ΚΑΕ82596
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 15/2/2012 -
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Additional work on the design of the reservoir on the plateau of Omalos, Chania, and the evaluation of the environmental impact of its construction ΚΑΕ80802
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 2012 - 2012
Funding: National agency (15,000.00€)

Mapping of Exclusion Zones for the Sustainable Wind Farms' Installation with Emphasis on Zones for Raptors
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 12/7/2011 - 31/12/2012
Funding: Technical University of Crete (TUC) (20,037.63 €)

 Faunistic study of the "Slopes-Plakota" Area of Agia Triada, Municipality of Sitia
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/5/2011 - 31/8/2011
Funding: NUR-MOH ΑΕ (5,928.50 €)

Faunistic study of Vitsilia area in Siteia (Crete)
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 1/8/2011 - 31/1/2012
Funding: National agency (14,145.00 €)

Reinforcement of the Cypriot population of Griffon Vultures (Gyps fulvus) with individuals from Crete - GYPAS, INTERREG Greece - Cyprus
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/9/2011 - 31/8/2013
Funding: European Union (Ε.U.) / European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (128,973.21 €)

Molecular phylogeny and historical biogeography of the Anatolian lizard Apathya (Squamata, Lacertidae).
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 11/2/2011 - 10/2/2012
Funding: Special Account for Research Funds of University of Crete (SARF UoC) (2,000.00 €)

Raising Earthquake Awareness & Coping Children's Emotions (RACCE)
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/1/2011 - 31/12/2012
Funding: E.U. (176,115.45 €)

INTERREG: Geotourism and Local Development (GΕOTOPIA) Εταίρος
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/7/2011 - 31/12/2012
Funding: E.U. (INTERREG IV) (144,571.86 €)

Participation of Greek Students in the 5th International Biogeography Conference
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/12/2010 - 31/1/2011
Funding: Latsis Foundation (4,647.54 €)

Innovative Actions against Illegal poisoning in EU Mediterranean Pilot Areas (Partner)
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 1/10/2010 - 31/10/2014
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) / DG Environment (434,370.00 €)

«Improving the conservation status of fauna species in Cyprus: From microhabitat restoration to landscape connectivity» (“ICOSTACY” LIFE09NAT/CY/000247) (Partner) P.I.: Michalis Probonas Duration: 1/10/2010 - 10/3/2014 Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) / DG Environment (223,770.00 €)

Testing Species Boundaries & Phylogeography of the Genus Mesalina in Mediterranean Basin
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 1/9/2010 - 31/10/2011
Funding: Special Account for Research Funds of University of Crete (SARF UoC) (12,589.00 €)

PATCH (Prevention Analysis & Tools for Cultural Heritage)
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/1/2010 - 31/12/2011
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (57,106.97 €)

Νatural Europe (Natural History & Environmental Cultural Heritage in European Digital Libraries for Education)
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/10/2010 - 1/9/2013
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (200,000.00 €)

Study of snails of Cyprus
Επιστημονικός Υπεύθυνος: Andreas Dimitropoulos
Διάρκεια: 1/3/2009 - 30/11/2011
Φορέας Χρηματοδότησης: RPF Cyprus (32,640.92 €)

Elaboration of a Special Environmental Study (SES) for the area of the Municipality of Fre, Place of Outstanding Natural Beauty (T.I.F.K.) with code number AT6020017
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/1/2010 - 31/3/2010
Funding: Municipality of Fre, Prefecture of Chania (15,000.00 €)

Field works for the project Concrete Conservation Actions for the Mediterranean Shag & Audouin's Gull in Greece including the inventory of Relevent Marine IBAS LIFE07 NAT/GR/000285
P.I.: Stavros Xirouchakis
Duration: 1/2/2009 - 31/12/2012
Funding: Hellenic Ornithological Society (HOS) (68,927.33 €)

YOURVID - Save Energy
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/11/2009 - 30/10/2011
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (37,612.00 €)

Altitudinal differentiation of the diversity of two taxonomic groups (micromammals - terrestrial gastropods of Gkiona mt and Helmos mt)
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/11/2008 - 31/12/2009
Funding: ΕΛΚΕ (3,000.00 €)

Environmental education material for the Rouva Municipality area
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/6/2008 - 30/10/2008
Funding: Municipality of Rouva (21,420.00 €)

Techno-economic study for the Natural History Museum of Cyprus.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 21/3/2008 - 21/6/2008
Funding: RPF Cyprus (30,247.57 €)

Monitoring floral and fauna elements at the proximity of waste management facilities
P.I.: Petros Lymberakis
Duration: 6/11/2008 - 5/11/2009
Funding: Intermunicipal organization for waste management (10,472.00 €)

New generation in Action - EURODESK Conservation - Protection of Birds in Crete
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/5/2008 - 31/10/2008
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (25,150.61 €)

Museological design and installation of exhibition material at the Information Center of Lefka Ori National Park in Xyloskalo
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 19/6/2008 - 19/10/2008
Funding: Forest Service of Chania (105,590.28 €)

Fauna recording study of the Municipality of Nea Kydonia
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/10/2008 - 4/10/2008
Funding: Municipality of Nea Kydonia (1,998.60 €)

Updating and highlighting the biodiversity and culture of Kounavianos gorge, Astrakianos gorge and Karteros gorge and mapping them on an online and interactive map
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 15/10/2008 - 15/3/2009
Funding: Municipality of N. Kazantzakis (6,582.00 €)

Web portal of the Municipality of Mallia
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 18/9/2008 -
Funding: Municipality of Mallia (39,461.50 €)

Configuration and Maintenance of the exhibition of the Natural History Museum of Crete
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/3/2008 - 28/2/2010
Funding: (34,185.54 €)

Creation of the first Ark of endemic flora in Giouchtas mt.
P.I.: Kiriakos Kotzabasis
Duration: 24/1/2008 - 20/10/2008
Funding: Private Sector (73,780.00 €)

Material of Environmental Education of the Rouva forest
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/12/2007 - 31/3/2008
Funding: Municipality of Rouva (17,850.00 €)

Enhancing the Use of Cooperative Learning to Increase Development of Science studies - EUCLIDES 134246-LLL-1-2007-IT-COMENIUS-CMP
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/12/2007 - 30/11/2009
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (24,311.00 €)

Monitoring of the effects on the avifauna of the operation of the "TERNA ENERGY ABETE" Wind Energy Park in "Perdikokorifi" of the Municipality of Agia Varvara, Prefecture of Heraklion
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/2/2007 - 31/7/2008
Funding: TERNA ENERGY S.A. (35,101.67 €)

Feasibility Study for the Creation of a Ecomuseum District in the Region of Crete: Archanes-Chania Pilot Cases
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 3/12/2007 - 31/12/2007
Funding: Region of Crete (E.U.) (12,605.00 €)

Activation of the Training Center specifically on Environmental issues: Organization of a Training Seminar on: Creation and Production of Objects from Natural Materials, Acquisition of knowledge and Skills for the creation of small Handicraft businesses (Sub-project 1)
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/10/2007 - 31/12/2008
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (63,699.72 €)

Geoparks: An ideal destination for the growth of alternative tourism and educational activities in rural regions of Europe.
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 3/4/2007 - 31/3/2009
Funding: AKOMM-Psiloritis S.A. Leader+ (27,220.99 €)

Material of Environmental Education of Almyros - Elounda -Nofalia.
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 10/10/2006 - 30/6/2007
Funding: Municipality of Neapolis (25,120.00 €)

Transnational cooperation program for the protection & management of environmentally sensitive areas in semi-arid and agricultural areas of Crete and Cyprus
P.I.: Michalis Dretakis
Duration: 1/11/2006 - 31/10/2008
Funding: Operational Programme for Education and Initial Vocational Training (120,000.00 €)

Qualitative and Quantitative approach of the fauna of small mammals in Natura 2000 sites of Cyprus.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 28/12/2006 - 28/12/2009
Funding: Research Promotion Foundation (R.P.F.) Cyprus (63,065.16 €)

Paleontological survey in Chania Prefecture.
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/11/2006 - 30/4/2009
Funding: Chania Champer of Commerce and Industry (3,000.00 €)

Study and enhancement of the Natural Environment of Chalkidiki using modern methodologies and approaches.
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 21/11/2006 - 31/7/2007
Funding: Municipality of Arnaia Chalkidikis (11,900.00 €)

Cretan hound genetic relationships
P.I.: Petros Lymberakis
Duration: 1/9/2006 - 30/11/2006
Funding: Hunting Federation of Crete Dodecanese (3,000.00 €)

Endemism and human activities in small plateaus of Anogia.
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/11/2006 - 31/10/2007
Funding: AKOMM-Psiloritis S.A. Leader+ (21,122.00 €)

Eastern Mediterranean Biodiversity Panorama. Intereg IIIB: ARCHIMED “Archipelago Mediterraneo”.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/6/2006 - 31/12/2007
Funding: European Union. European Regional Development Fund (E.R.D.F.) - Ministry of Economy & Finance (1,134,397.75 €)

Advanced Services over Wireless Access Networks for Visitors and Tourism Organization in Crete – Wireless Information Service (CRETE-WISE)
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 14/10/2005 - 31/3/2008
Funding: General Secretariat of Research and Technology (GSRT) - FORTHNET (35,192.05 €)

Study of the habitat and dynamics of vulture (Gyps fulvus) colonies in Crete
P.I.: Aristeidis Oikonomopoulos
Duration: 1/1/2005 - 31/12/2007
Funding: PYTHAGORAS II / EPEAEK (87,977.72 €)

The value of Psiloreitis’ caves for the bats. Perspectives and constraints for their touristic development.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/10/2005 - 30/9/2008
Funding: General Secretariat of Research and Technology (GSRT) (57,950.47 €)

Research of the natural environment of Pacheia Ammos, Katalyki and Mageirou stream, of Municipality of Tympaki, Crete.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/4/2005 - 31/8/2005
Funding: Municipality of Tympaki (14,875.00 €)

Special Environmental Survey for the greater area of Elafonisi, Perfecture of Chania Crete.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 11/10/2005 - 30/9/2008
Funding: Western Crete Development Organization (19.299,26 €)

Natural history Museum of Crete excavation at Gela, Agia Fotia, Siteia.
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/1/2005 - 31/12/2005
Funding: Region of Crete (10,000.00 €)

Nomination of the natural environment of the islands and islets of the Prefecture of the South Aegean via digitalization of the collections and the archives of the Natural History Museum of Crete. BOSSINESS PROGRAM: SOCIETY OF INFORMATION. VERSIFICATION 2.4 “ Regional geographical information systems and innovative actions”. Category action 1 “Actions for the development of applications pilotic and innovative character”. Subcategory 1.2 “Culture and Tourism”.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 15/9/2005 - 15/12/2007
Funding: Ministry of Economy & Finance (79,384.66 €)

Teaching Methods and Pedagogical Strategies for the Promotion to Schools of Conservation and Sustainable Development of Freshwater Ecosystems. (CONFRESH). SOCRATES: 2005-2008.
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/10/2005 - 30/9/2008
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (253,617.00 €)

Multilevel approach of the biodiversity in two island groups of the Aegean (PYTHAGORAS).
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/3/2004 - 31/12/2007
Funding: Operational Programme for Education and Initial Vocational Training (O.P. "Education")(84.770,53 €)

Study of land snails at the areas under NATURA 2000 of Cyprus.
P.I.: Andreas Dimitropoulos
Duration: 10/1/2004 - 31/10/2007
Funding: Research Promotion Foundation (R.P.F.) Cyprus (22.221,26 €)

Research project to study the problem of the accumulation of floating materials at the bottom of Lake Agia Chania
P.I.: Petros Lymberakis
Duration: 1/12/2004 - 31/7/2015
Funding: Region of Crete / Regional Unit of Chania (6,194.91 €)

Scientific layout, writing, editing and production of information leaflets for the lake of Kourna, Municipality of Georgioupolis.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 9/7/2004 - 8/9/2004
Funding: Municipality of Georgioupolis (8,780.02 €)

Control of the plant protection product FENTHION 50 EC in Crete.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/8/2004 - 30/11/2004
Funding: NITROFARM A.E.(5,900.00 €)

Conservation Measures for Falco eleonorae in Greece (LIFE03 NAT/GR/000091)(Partner)
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/3/2004 - 28/2/2007
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) / DG Environment (244,982.00 €)

Configuration and reconstruction of the surrounding space of the Natural History Museum of Crete.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 26/03/2004 2008 -
Funding: Hellenic Ministry for the Environment, Physical Planning & Public Works(49,999.95 €)

Development of a skilled system for the monitoring, conservation and protection of the natural landscape of Crete. (EMERIC I).
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 11/2/2004 - 31/12/2004
Funding: Regional Operation Programm of Crete (11,700.00 €)

Traveling Cyber - Scientists
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/4/2004 - 31/12/2005
Funding: University of Yale (4,943.01 €)

Wetlands of Crete: Monitoring of the populations of species of flora and fauna, especially avifauna. GIS recording of the most important habitats and the threats they face.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 20/2/2003 - 19/2/2004
Funding: Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works (30,913.00 €)

Planning for applying conservation interventions for the reconstruction of the ecosystem of Gergeri water reservoir.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 6/8/2003 - 5/10/2003
Funding: Municipality of Rouva (17,409.81 €)

Combined improvement interventions for the conservation situation of priority species in NATURA 2000 islets of the South Aegean and Crete.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 20/2/2003 - 19/2/2004
Funding: Hellenic Ornithological Society (H.O.S.) - Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works (5,227.51 €)

Environmental protection and sustainable development - Environmental information and education at the Natural History Museum
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 20/2/2003 - 31/12/2003
Funding: Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works (29,999.48 €)

Protection of birds of prey in Dadia's Forest. (LIFE-NATURE 2003-2005).
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/11/2003 - 30/11/2005
Funding: W.W.F. Hellas (11,800.00 €)

Monitoring and conservation of protected flora and fauna species and ecotopes of Chrysi island, Municipality of Ierapetra, Crete. Action for information and environmental education.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 2/2/2004 - 2004
Funding: Municipality of Ierapetra (4,853.74 €)

Voluntarism and the Protection of the Evironment: Invigoration of the Voluntary Centre of NHMC of the University of Crete for the monitoring of environmental issues at NATURA regions on Crete.
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 7/7/2003 - 30/6/2004
Funding: Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works (15,000.00 €)

Actions of monitoring and information for the protected of avifauna and flora species and ecotopes at Asterousia mountainrange. Recording of genetic variation of the Cretan palm tree.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 17/4/2003 - 30/4/2004
Funding: Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works (2,313.05 €)

Creation of information office for the sustainable development and the environment at Perfecture of Lasithi.
P.I.: Apostolos Trichas
Duration: 28/5/2003 - 31/12/2004
Funding: Prefecture of Lasithi (7,500.00 €)

Initiative of cooperation between the Natural History Museum of Crete and the Natural History Museum of Yale University
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/4/2002 - 31/3/2005
Funding: Foundation S. Niarchos (685,911.74 €)

Conservation of the Bearded Vulture in Greece. National Funds - Sponsors
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/4/2002 -
Funding: Sponsorship (9,840.82 €)

The role of the immigration routes of Eastern and Central Mediterranean for the avian populations: Research and integrated monitoring in the Balkans.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 20/5/2002 - 20/5/2003
Funding: General Secretariat of Research and Technology (GSRT) (12,286.45 €)

(HRAKLEITOS). Research Grants with priority in Basic Research Sub-project: Investigation of Phylogenetic Processes in the Lizards of the Genus Podarcis in Greece
P.I.: E. Zouros
Duration: 8/11/2002 - 31/3/2007
Funding: Operational Programme for Education and Initial Vocational Training (O.P. "Education") (35,411.00 €)

(HRAKLEITOS). Biogeography and ecology of land snails on Aegean islands in relation to the area and the environmental heterogeneity
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 8/11/2002 - 15/10/2005
Funding: Operational Programme for Education and Initial Vocational Training (O.P. "Education")(34.134,52 €)

Conservation Actions for Gypaetus barbatus and Biodiversity in Crete (LIFE02 NAT/GR/8492)
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/11/2002 - 30/6/2006
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) / DG Environment (1,371,665.00 €)

Conservation and function of artificial wetlands, with emphasis to the conservation and monitoring of the populations of the water turtle Mauremys caspica.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/11/2002 - 31/10/2005
Funding: General Secretariat of Research and Technology (GSRT)- OANAK (44,048.91 €)

Management of priority species in three special protection areas in Crete.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/9/2002 - 30/6/2003
Funding: Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works (30,000.00 €)

Digital artistic and ecological heritage exchange transcontinental guidance and exploration in globally shared cultural heritage.
P.I.: George Tziritas
Duration: 1/4/2002 - 31/3/2005
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (419,880.00)

Human effects on nutrient cycling in fluvial ecosystems: development of an expert system to assess stream water quality management at reach scale (STREAMES).
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/3/2001 - 28/2/2004
Funding: European Commission (E.C.) (234,063.59 €)

Mediterranean reservoirs and wetlands. A demonstration of multiple – objective management in the island of Crete (LIFE00/ENV/000685) (Beneficiary)
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration:1/6/2001 - 30/9/2005
Funding: European Commission (E.C.) (783,199.78 €)

Evaluation of the natural environment of the greater region of Kalamafka, Municipality of Ierapetra, Lasithi, Crete.
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 10/9/2001 - 31/12/2002
Funding: Prefecture of Lasithi (58,694.04 €)

Survey pronouncement for any possible effects on the fauna and specifically the avian fauna by the constructions for the electric supply of the caves at Matala.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 20/9/2000 - 31/10/2000
Funding: Municipality of Tympaki (1,731.47 €)

Application of new techniques in the study, protection and management of island populations of Orneos (Gyps fulvus) in Greece and Cyprus.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 24/11/2000 - 30/9/2003
Funding: Ministry of Development / (G.S.R.T.) (9,244.31 €)

Survey on biological, historical and geological data concerning the cave of Milatos.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 25/9/2000 - 15/12/2000
Funding: Municipality of Neapolis (25,238.44 €)

The natural environment of Greece. Design and production of printed material for the environmental education at Elementary Schools.
P.I.: Katerina Voreadou
Duration: 1/7/1999 - 30/10/2000
Funding: Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs. National Youth Foundation (35,216.43 €)

Protection and Conservation of Rodopi mountain range.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1999 - 2001
Funding: Prefecture of Drama (246,544 €)

South Aegean-Crete-Cyprus. Cooperation for the Environment and the Development.(INTEREG II).
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 13/10/1999 - 31/12/2000
Funding: Region of Crete (58,008.54 €)

Survey of historical, archaeological and geological data as well as the environment of Chrysi island.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 15/12/1999 - 31/8/2000
Funding: Municipality of Ierapetra (36,038.58 €)

Configuration of a part of diorama for the Museum of Eastern Selino.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1999 - 1999
Funding: Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICh) (5,869 €)

Configuration of the exhibition of the Natural History Museum of Crete.(INTEREG II).
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 15/9/1999 - 31/12/2001
Funding: Region of Crete (293,470.29 €)

Creation of Natural History Museum at Vidiani Monastery.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 18/11/1999 - 30/12/2000
Funding: Prefecture of Lasithi (77,179.98 €)

Protection of threatened endemic species. ARCHI-MED Central and Eastern Mediterranean Space.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 5/3/1998 - 31/12/2001
Funding: Region of Crete (262,487.06 €)

Natural History Museum of Crete (Voyage).
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/2/1991 - 30/8/1991
Funding: Research Committee of the University of Crete (1.173,88 €))

Laboratory with living plants and animals and visits in nature.
P.I.: Katerina Voreadou
Duration: 14/3/1998 - 31/10/2000
Funding: Ministry of National Education & Religious Affairs - Operational Programme for Education and Initial Vocational Training (O.P. "Education") (11,783.81 €)

Training and insight into the modern geological knowledge.
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/4/1998 - 30/6/1998
Funding: National Youth Foundation (14,653.91 €)

Earth, Water, Air: interscientific, flexible detailed program of environmental education for the High School.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1998 - 2000
Funding: Operational Programme for Education and Initial Vocational Training (PANCRETIO School) (10,565 €)

Development of data base for the environmental parameters and the biodiversity of the Aegean islands.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 22/12/1998 - 30/10/2000
Funding: Ministry of Development, General Secretariat of Research and Technology (GSRT) (92,489.55 €)

Conservation of the Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) in Greece (LIFE – NATURE 1998: B4-3200/98/444), (Partner)
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/10/1998 - 28/2/2002
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) / DG Environment (1,603,668.38 €)

Physical planning actions for the conservation and nomination of the natural and cultural inheritance of mountains of South Europe (TERRA-DIAS)
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/9/1997 - 31/7/1999
Funding: Region of Crete (102,714.61 €)

Survey and inventory of biodiversity at Stroggylo Kefali at Akrotiri Chania.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 28/2/1997 - 30/6/1997
Funding: Prefecture of Chania (7,336.75 €)

Conservation survey for the natural environment of Koufonisi islet at the district of Lasithi.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 31/7/1997 - 20/2/1998
Funding: Regional Operational Programme of Crete (8,804.11 €)

Survey on Almyros wetland.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/10/1997 - 31/8/1999
Funding: Prefecture of Herakleion (339,688.93 €)

Survey on the ecosystem of the Aegean rocky islets.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/1/1997 - 30/4/2000
Funding: Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works (49,156.27 €)

Contribution on the study of the wild cat of Crete.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/10/1996 - 30/6/1997
Funding: W.W.F. HELLAS (4,402.05 €)

Survey for the protection and conservation of Almyros wetland at the Irakleion region.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 29/10/1996 - 30/1/1997
Funding: Eastern Crete Development Organization (16,140.87 €)

Gavdos, an island on the edge of Europe. Environmental conservation and upgrading of the island of Gavdos.
P.I.: Katerina Kopaka
Duration: 1/1/1996 - 1/2/1998
Funding: (60,161.43 €)

Study for the establishment of a local Natural History Museum of Municipality of Rouvas.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 20/2/1996 - 20/3/1996
Funding:Municipality of Rouva()

Database design for the environmental parameters and the biodiversity of Crete.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/1/1996 - 31/12/2000
Funding: Regional Operational Programme of Crete (73,367.56 €)

Conservation and protection of endangered biotopes of western Crete with habitats and priority species LIFE95/GR/A22/GR/01143/KRI b
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/1/1996 - 31/12/1997
Beneficiary: Organisation of Development of Western Crete (OADYK), Partners: UoC – NHMC
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) - Western Crete Development Organization (88,774.76 €)

Survey for the organization and foundation of Natural History Museum at the area of Vidiani Monastery at Lasithi Plateau.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1995 - 1995
Funding: (2,761 €)

Natural History Museum of Crete.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/3/1995 28/2/2000
Funding: Private Sector (487,769.75 €)

Comparative fauna study of mountainous areas of Crete.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/10/1994 - 30/9/1995
Funding: Uoc (18,782.11 €)

Book edition for the natural environment of Crete.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/6/1994 - 31/12/1994
Funding: Mediterranean Intergrated Programs (19,955.99 €)

Preliminary conservation survey for the natural environment of Chrysi island at the Municipality of Ierapetra Crete.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 18/12/1992 - 30/5/1994
Funding: Municipality of Ierapetra (11.738,82 €)

Study for the ecological management of Giouchtas mt. Archanes Municipality (Project Leader)
P.I.: Anastasios Legakis
Duration: 1/2/1991 - 30/8/1991
Funding: Municipality of Archanes ()