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2013 Environment YES competition
26 Mar 2013
The Environment YES competition is now open for 2013. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 2013 Environment YES competition
Water and nutrient challenges for sustainable agriculture
26 Mar 2013
Research and knowledge transfer priorities for a new NERC/BBSRC collaborative programme in sustainable agriculture were identified at a recent industry-focused workshop. Water and nutrient challenges for sustainable agriculture
Open call for NERC Knowledge Exchange Fellows and NERC Policy Placement Fellows
25 Mar 2013
NERC wishes to award a number of part-time Knowledge Exchange Fellows and Policy Placement Fellows to increase the impact of NERC-funded science through a programme of work of their own choosing. Open call for NERC Knowledge Exchange Fellows and NERC Policy Placement Fellows
The closing date is 10 Jun 2013
Alternative to the DTP Partner Support Form
25 Mar 2013
Following feedback from the community, in particular from potential DTP CASE partners, NERC have introduced an auxiliary DTP Partner Support Form. Alternative to the DTP Partner Support Form
Revised Science into policy booklet published
21 Mar 2013
NERC has updated its Science into policy: taking part in the process publication. It helps scientists recognise the relevance of research to policy, identify opportunities to influence policy, and communicate science accessibly. Revised Science into policy booklet published
New Director for the British Antarctic Survey
21 Mar 2013
Professor Jane Francis has been appointed as the new Director of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). New Director for the British Antarctic Survey
Changing Water Cycle and Storm Risk Mitigation - Joint Annual Meeting
11 Mar 2013
Online registration is now open for the 2013 CWC/SRM Joint Annual Meeting, to be held in Oxford on 14-15 May 2013. Changing Water Cycle and Storm Risk Mitigation - Joint Annual Meeting
The closing date is 19 Apr 2013
Skills review 2012 - updated Most Wanted report
8 Mar 2013
NERC has published a refreshed and updated report that identifies essential environmental science skills that are in short supply. Skills review 2012 - updated Most Wanted report
Changes to NERC CASE studentships
7 Mar 2013
NERC is changing the closing date and name of its CASE studentship scheme, to be consistent with BBSRC, MRC and STFC. Changes to NERC CASE studentships
Announcement of Opportunity: UK Droughts and Water Scarcity
6 Mar 2013
Research consortia are invited to submit outline bids for the UK Droughts and Water Scarcity programme. Announcement of Opportunity: UK Droughts and Water Scarcity
The closing date is 3 May 2013
Plans to strengthen UK-Indian collaboration in Earth sciences and environmental research
1 Mar 2013
NERC and the Earth System Science Organization, Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Republic of India have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate international cooperation and coordination. Plans to strengthen UK-Indian collaboration in Earth sciences and environmental research
Announcement of Opportunity: BESS workshops
21 Feb 2013
This funding call is for workshops which contribute to the goals of the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Service Sustainability (BESS)
programme. Announcement of Opportunity: BESS workshops
Announcement of Opportunity: UPGro - 2012 Catalyst Grants - Full proposal submission
21 Feb 2013
Submissions are invited to deliver a major new research programme on Unlocking the Potential for Groundwater for the Poor (UPGro) in sub-Saharan Africa. Announcement of Opportunity: UPGro - 2012 Catalyst Grants - Full proposal submission
The closing date is 9 Apr 2013
Announcement of Opportunity: Security of Supply of Mineral Resources - Catalyst Grants
19 Feb 2013
NERC invites bids for Catalyst Grants to the Security of Supply of Mineral Resources programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Security of Supply of Mineral Resources - Catalyst Grants
The closing date is 11 Apr 2013
Knowledge Exchange Call
14 Feb 2013
NERC invites applications to the next round of the Knowledge Exchange Call. Knowledge Exchange Call
The closing date is 26 Mar 2013
Announcement of Opportunity: Follow-on Fund
14 Feb 2013
NERC invites applications to the next round of the Follow-on Fund. Announcement of Opportunity: Follow-on Fund
The closing date is 26 Mar 2013
CryoSat-2 mission reveals major Arctic sea-ice loss
13 Feb 2013
Arctic sea ice volume has declined by 36 per cent in the autumn and 9 per cent in the winter between 2003 and 2012, a UK-led team of scientists has discovered. CryoSat-2 mission reveals major Arctic sea-ice loss
Research experience placements 2013
11 Feb 2013
Following a successful three-year pilot, NERC is pleased to announce that the Research Experience Placement (REP) scheme is running for a fourth year. Research experience placements 2013
Consultation on an energy e-infrastructure for the UK
11 Feb 2013
The UK energy e-infrastructure working group invite interested parties to contribute to a consultation on energy-infrastructure in the UK. Consultation on an energy e-infrastructure for the UK
NERC Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs): Competition information
7 Feb 2013
NERC wish to communicate three pieces of information with regards to the DTP competition. These relate to the Joint Electronic Submission system (Je-S), studentship numbers and remit. NERC Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs): Competition information
UK and USA collaborate in airborne climate science projects
25 Jan 2013
In the first scientific collaboration of its kind, NERC and NASA scientists are using a robotic aircraft to gather high altitude atmospheric data. UK and USA collaborate in airborne climate science projects
New capital investments for NERC
24 Jan 2013
Science Minister David Willetts today gave details of funding for capital investment in science and technology that will benefit the NERC community. New capital investments for NERC
NERC Impact Report 2012 published
24 Jan 2013
This report showcases the excellent research that NERC funds and the important role NERC plays in developing a healthy society and economic growth for the UK. NERC Impact Report 2012 published
Innovations in soil science will grow the solutions to global food security
22 Jan 2013
A new report highlights the importance of soil science in overcoming food and fuel crop shortages. Innovations in soil science will grow the solutions to global food security
Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity Initiative town meeting
22 Jan 2013
A town meeting will be held on 14 February 2013 in London to discuss this new initiative to fund research into tree pests and pathogens, and associated plant biosecurity. Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity Initiative town meeting
The closing date is 7 Feb 2013
Changes to the management of NERC services and facilities
22 Jan 2013
The NERC Executive Board (NEB) has decided to transfer the management of some of the Swindon Office managed NERC services and facilities to the NERC centres. Changes to the management of NERC services and facilities
New members appointed to the Science & Innovation Strategy Board
17 Jan 2013
NERC is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Elizabeth Baggs, Professor Paul Bates, Professor Simon Redfern and Professor William Sutherland to the Science & Innovation Strategy Board. New members appointed to the Science & Innovation Strategy Board
Mineral Resources Network launch event and brokerage session
17 Jan 2013
Registration for the Mineral Resources Network launch event and brokerage session for the Security of Supply of Mineral Resources programme is now open. Mineral Resources Network launch event and brokerage session
The closing date is 15 Feb 2013
NERC Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs): Clarification on the DTP competition
17 Jan 2013
Following discussions with the community, we have clarified certain aspects of the DTP competition. NERC Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs): Clarification on the DTP competition
NERC seeks a new Director of Science
15 Jan 2013
NERC is seeking to appoint a new Director of Science, based in Swindon. Full details are available on the Director of Science website. NERC seeks a new Director of Science
The closing date is 21 Feb 2013
New Year Honours
8 Jan 2013
NERC congratulates colleagues honoured for their outstanding services to science. New Year Honours
Change to NERC aircraft management
4 Jan 2013
In response to the findings of a review of NERC aircraft capability, the NERC executive has decided to create an integrated fleet of aircraft for NERC research, survey and polar logistics, combining the airborne capabilities of ARSF and BAS. Change to NERC aircraft management
Professor Seymour Laxon
4 Jan 2013
NERC is saddened by the death of a highly respected scientist and colleague. Professor Seymour Laxon