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Environmental Virtual Observatory - Harnessing emerging technologies for environmental science

2 Feb 2012
The pilot Environmental Virtual Observatory project is holding an international meeting in London on 16 May 2012 to discuss how new technologies can be best exploited in the environmental sector.  Environmental Virtual Observatory - Harnessing emerging technologies for environmental science

The closing date is 4 May 2012

New versions of the NERC Research Grants Handbook and Change Log are now available

30 Jan 2012
There is a new version of the NERC Research Grants Handbook available. This edition gives details of the new NERC Large grant scheme and details changes to the Urgency grant scheme. New versions of the NERC Research Grants Handbook and Change Log are now available

Marine Renewables Funding Competition - Consortium building event

27 Jan 2012
This event is being held on 15-16 February in Manchester for potential participants to meet and discuss common areas of interest and potential collaboration, and to help bring together consortium groups. Marine Renewables Funding Competition - Consortium building event

Peer Review College Recruitment Reminder - final week for the submission of nominations

23 Jan 2012
We are looking for members with all types of environmental science expertise, including those from the public and private sector user communities, to be involved in the peer review of proposals.  Peer Review College Recruitment Reminder - final week for the submission of nominations

The closing date is 27 Jan 2012

NERC responsive research (algorithm) studentship allocation

20 Jan 2012
240 studentships have been allocated via the NERC studentship algorithm for students to start in October 2012. NERC responsive research (algorithm) studentship allocation

Demand management measures

20 Jan 2012
NERC introduces demand management measures for Responsive Mode funding schemes. Demand management measures

Policy placement secondment opportunity: Defra

19 Jan 2012
Applications are invited for a new policy placement secondment opportunity to be based within Defra's Atmospheric and Local Environment (ALE) programme. Policy placement secondment opportunity: Defra

The closing date is 8 Feb 2012

Marine Renewables Funding Competition - Supporting array technologies

12 Jan 2012
TSB, Scottish Enterprise and NERC announce a £10.5m collaborative research and development opportunity supporting wave and tidal energy array deployment and operation. NERC will support the 'translation' of previous NERC-funded science into industry-led projects. Marine Renewables Funding Competition - Supporting array technologies

The closing date is 10 Apr 2012

Molecular Spectroscopy Facility - Withdrawal of NERC national capability funding

12 Jan 2012
As part the NERC national capability (NC) prioritisation exercise, Council have agreed to withdraw NC funding for the MSF. Consequently, the MSF will no longer be accepting applications for access as a NERC block-funded facility. Molecular Spectroscopy Facility - Withdrawal of NERC national capability funding

Science and Innovation Strategy Board Chair

5 Jan 2012
NERC is seeking a part-time non-executive Chair for its Science and Innovation Strategy Board (SISB). SISB is the key source of advice to NERC Council on science and innovation strategy, policy and investments. Science and Innovation Strategy Board Chair

The closing date is 13 Feb 2012

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