Summer school and short course support
The following courses have funded places available:
Vitae (formerly the UK GRAD programme)
NERC funds and supports the work and activities of Vitae, a national programme supporting the personal, professional and career development of researchers.
By working together with the Research Councils UK, higher education institutions and research institutes, Vitae provides specific support for both doctoral researchers and research staff.
For postgraduate researchers
A comprehensive section 'Postgraduate researchers' on the Vitae website provides information and advice on everything from managing yourself and your research, to marketing yourself to potential employers.
The website also lists events of interest to you, including events run by other organisations that relate to researcher careers.
Subscribe to GRADBritain, Vitae's free online magazine written by and for postgraduate researchers.
PGR tips is Vitae's monthly email, which offers tips and advice to help you through your PhD.
Vitae also runs a small programme of one-day Careers in Focus events and national GRADschools (three day career development courses). National GRADschools are designed for researchers in their second year or above and are free to attend whilst you are still receiving research council funding for your PhD. In addition, your own institution may also run a local GRADschool.
British Geological Survey, School of Field Geology
various dates and locations - see programme
The BGS School of Field Geology aims to support teaching of field mapping skills to PhD students at UK university geoscience departments. Funds are available for a limited number of PhD students to attend our core courses, which are run by and for BGS staff. NERC-funded students may apply to attend one of the courses, with all tuition, accommodation, food and travel costs covered.
NERC Earth Systems Science Spring School (ES4)
18-30 March 2012
The Earth System Science Spring School (ES4) 2012 will take place in Southampton between 18-30 March 2012. ES4 will provide NERC PhD students and early-career researchers with a broad foundation in Earth system science and its applications. The school is managed by NCAS and involves several major UK research institutes allowing access to the knowledge and expertise of renowned scientists. ES4 will deliver an intensive programme including Earth, marine, terrestrial, atmospheric and polar science.
The cost of the course is £300, which includes accommodation, meals and all organised activities. For more information please see the NCAS website. Applications must be made by 31 January 2012.
Statistics for Environmental Evaluation: Quantifying the environment
5-9 September 2011, University of Glasgow
This one week course provides practically motivated training in key statistical analysis and modelling skills for environmental scientists. The course is based on earlier successful courses run since 2004. Sponsorship is available for NERC funded PhD students and post-doctoral researchers.
University of Glasgow course announcement (42KB)
Contact details: Course organiser is Professor Marian Scott. Updated course information, as it becomes available, and registration details will be found on the University of Glasgow's website. Interested participants should contact Professor Scott to register interest and the final deadline for full registration will be 30 May 2011.
The 7th Atmospheric Measurement Summer School: September 2012
9-21 September 2012, Isle of Arran, Scotland
More detailed information, including syllabus, travel and accommodation, cost and how to apply can be found on the summer school website.
ERCA bursaries for NERC PhD students
NCAS is proud to announce that bursaries will be available to help fund PhD students to attend the European Research Course on Atmospheres (ERCA). To apply you must fill in the online application form.
For general enquiries about NERC's future support for short courses and other training policies, please contact the Training Awards Team.