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The science-based archaeology remit is divided between the earth and terrestrial sciences administration teams in NERC. All research which falls into these areas has the potential to be funded by NERC.
Areas of research covered by earth sciences include:
- Archaeological prospecting techniques
- Processes affecting the archaeological record
- Development of trade and technology through the analysis of archaeological materials
- Analysis and conservation of archaeological materials.
Areas covered by terrestrial sciences include:
- Evolution of human diet, health and disease
- Human evolutionary history
- Modelling change in human ecosystems.
Archaeology that is not primarily science-based is in the remit of the Arts & Humanities Research Council.