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Science budget announcement and NERC Delivery Plan 2011-2015

20 Dec 2010
NERC's Chief Executive has welcomed today's announcement of the science budget allocation and publication of the NERC Delivery Plan 2011-2015. Science budget announcement and NERC Delivery Plan 2011-2015

Publication of a report on NERC's environmental omics strategy

17 Dec 2010
The NEOMICS team have published a report to NERC that outlines potential options for the development and implementation of an omics strategy. Publication of a report on NERC's environmental omics strategy

Announcement of Opportunity: Coastal Sediment Systems

17 Dec 2010
Consortium style proposals are invited to deliver a major new research programme on Coastal Sediment Systems. Announcement of Opportunity: Coastal Sediment Systems

The closing date is 3 Mar 2011

Announcement of Opportunity : CMIP5

17 Dec 2010
Applications are invited for research grants that will perform innovative analysis of CMIP5 model runs/data, leading to publications likely to be influential in IPCC AR5. Announcement of Opportunity : CMIP5

The closing date is 10 Feb 2011

Announcement of Opportunity: Ice Sheet Stability

16 Dec 2010
Proposals are invited to deliver a major new research programme on Ice Sheet Stability in the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. Announcement of Opportunity: Ice Sheet Stability

The closing date is 22 Mar 2011

Link to external site Announcement of Opportunity: ESPA International Programme Advisory Committee

16 Dec 2010
Applications are invited to join the Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) International Programme Advisory Committee (I-PAC). Announcement of Opportunity: ESPA International Programme Advisory Committee

The closing date is 31 Jan 2011

UK and Iceland agree to pool resources for future volcanic eruptions

15 Dec 2010
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has announced a Memorandum of Understanding for future collaboration. UK and Iceland agree to pool resources for future volcanic eruptions

Annual Report published

14 Dec 2010
The NERC Annual Report & Accounts 2009-10 is published today. The report highlights research covering NERC's seven science themes and reviews how the budget was invested. Annual Report published

Win for early-career researchers with top entrepreneurial skills

14 Dec 2010
A team of early-career environmental scientists with ideas for reversing fish decline took top prize in a national competition, held last night in London. Win for early-career researchers with top entrepreneurial skills

New start-up company to develop novel medicines

13 Dec 2010
IXO Therapeutics Ltd, a new company formed to research and develop novel medicines to treat inflammation and immune system diseases, launches today. New start-up company to develop novel medicines

NERC Community Event

7 Dec 2010
NERC would like to invite the environmental science community and its stakeholders to participate in a community event on 13 January 2011. NERC Community Event

The closing date is 10 Jan 2011

NERC's online Christmas card

7 Dec 2010
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Natural Environment Research Council. NERC's online Christmas card

Science and maths can open up a world of opportunity

6 Dec 2010
Volcanoes, the Antarctic and giant satellite-tracking lasers all play starring roles in a new series of short videos that dispel the myth that science is boring or difficult.  Science and maths can open up a world of opportunity

Link to external site Second call for Systematic and Taxonomy research scheme

6 Dec 2010
Further funds are available through the scheme which is jointly funded by BBSRC and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Second call for Systematic and Taxonomy research scheme

The closing date is 31 Jan 2011

Nominations for Peer Review College membership

3 Dec 2010
NERC is inviting nominations for its Peer Review College. We are looking for members with all types of environmental sciences expertise, to be involved in the peer review of proposals. Nominations for Peer Review College membership

The closing date is 7 Jan 2011

Snow covers the whole of the UK

3 Dec 2010
A satellite image from the Dundee Satellite Receiving Station, which is funded by NERC, shows the UK covered in snow. Snow covers the whole of the UK

Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards: Note to the community

2 Dec 2010
NERC would like to reiterate some key points regarding the Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards programme. Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards: Note to the community

Public engagement: current opportunities for researchers

26 Nov 2010
Applications are invited from researchers to undertake public engagement activities. Activities and closing dates are varied. Public engagement: current opportunities for researchers

Research Grants Handbook

23 Nov 2010
New versions of the NERC Research Grants Handbook and Change Log are now available. These contain details of revised arrangements for grant administration following the transfer to the RCUK Shared Services Centre. Research Grants Handbook

Aerial photographs from Cornwall flooding and landslides

18 Nov 2010
The British Geological Survey has completed an aerial survey to assess the full extent and impact of the floods and landslides in Cornwall yesterday. Aerial photographs from Cornwall flooding and landslides

Macronutrient Cycles Programme Director appointed

18 Nov 2010
Professor Paul Whitehead of the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford, has been appointed Director of the Macronutrient Cycles programme. Macronutrient Cycles Programme Director appointed

Length of pregnancy influenced by placenta structure

18 Nov 2010
The nine-month pregnancy in humans is influenced by the structure of the placenta, according to new research into the evolution of reproduction in mammals. Length of pregnancy influenced by placenta structure

Policy placement secondment opportunity - extension to closing date

17 Nov 2010
Applications are still invited for a policy placement secondment opportunity to be based within the Scottish Environment Protection Agency's Science and Strategy Directorate. Policy placement secondment opportunity - extension to closing date

The closing date is 30 Nov 2010

Call for Members: Expert Scientific Moorings Assessment Group

10 Nov 2010
NERC is seeking members for a new Expert Scientific Moorings Assessment Group. The Group will assess and manage the risk associated with mooring equipment within the NMEP. Call for Members: Expert Scientific Moorings Assessment Group

The closing date is 7 Dec 2010

New Moorings Policy from NERC Marine Planning

10 Nov 2010
NERC Marine Planning has implemented a new Moorings Policy in support of the NERC Marine Facilities Programme. New Moorings Policy from NERC Marine Planning

Next Generation Ocean Dynamical Core Roadmap

5 Nov 2010
A team at the National Oceanography Centre have been funded to assess the development of ocean model dynamical cores required to meet operational and research needs on the timescale 2015-2025.  Next Generation Ocean Dynamical Core Roadmap

Ocean Acidification annual science meeting 2011

4 Nov 2010
The first UK Ocean Acidification Research Programme annual science meeting will be taking place at Downing College, Cambridge on 6-7 January 2011.

The closing date is 3 Dec 2010

NERC establishes Knowledge Exchange programmes

3 Nov 2010
NERC is establishing Knowledge Exchange programmes to facilitate the uptake of its research by users. NERC establishes Knowledge Exchange programmes

Policy placement secondment opportunity

3 Nov 2010
Applications are invited for a new policy placement secondment opportunity to be based within Defra, Environment and Rural Group in the area of sustainability of bio-energy in the UK. Policy placement secondment opportunity

Spanish workers are ruthless revolutionaries while British are loyal to their queens

3 Nov 2010
A new study that analyses how complex, highly evolved societies are organized in nature has found that workers play a pivotal role.  Spanish workers are ruthless revolutionaries while British are loyal to their queens

Networks of Sensors - Announcement of awards

27 Oct 2010
NERC is pleased to announce the outcome of the Networks of Sensors research programme call. Details of funded grant applications are available in our online grants browser - Grants on the Web. Networks of Sensors - Announcement of awards

Call amendment: International Opportunities Fund

27 Oct 2010
Joint UK-Brazil proposals, submitted under the terms of the RCUK-FAPESP Lead Agency Agreement, are now welcomed through the International Opportunities Fund, 2010 call. Call amendment: International Opportunities Fund

The closing date is 14 Dec 2010

Link to external site RCUK e-Science Action Plan

26 Oct 2010
Following the published report of the RCUK review of e-Science, the research councils and JISC have produced a joint RCUK e-Science action plan in response to the panel's recommendations. RCUK e-Science Action Plan

Falkland Islands radar to monitor activity that creates the 'Southern Lights'

22 Oct 2010
Scientists have recycled equipment to help us understand solar winds and other atmospheric activity. Falkland Islands radar to monitor activity that creates the 'Southern Lights'

Policy placement secondment opportunity

20 Oct 2010
Applications are invited for a new policy placement secondment opportunity to be based within the Scottish Environment Protection Agency's Science and Strategy Directorate. Policy placement secondment opportunity

The closing date is 15 Nov 2010

Link to external site Comprehensive Spending Review

20 Oct 2010
Research Councils UK has published a collective statement in response to the government's Comprehensive Spending Review announcement today. Comprehensive Spending Review

Link to external site Conference aims to shape the future of long-term biodiversity monitoring

18 Oct 2010
Registrations are welcome for a 2-day conference in London, co-organised by NERC's Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, bringing together key experts to discuss best practice in monitoring biodiversity. Conference aims to shape the future of long-term biodiversity monitoring

Impact Action Plan

18 Oct 2010
NERC has published an Impact Action Plan, outlining its plans for knowledge exchange and how it will achieve better impact from its science.

UK's most wanted: People with the maths and communication skills to save our planet!

11 Oct 2010
Over the next 10 years the UK could run short of people able to tackle urgent environmental challenges unless skills gaps can be plugged, says a report published today. UK's most wanted: People with the maths and communication skills to save our planet!

Expedition to trace ocean's vital nutrients

8 Oct 2010
A new scientific expedition sets sail for the South Atlantic on 17 October to investigate the 'micronutrient' metals which are vital to marine life and affect global climate. Expedition to trace ocean's vital nutrients

Announcement of Opportunity: Follow-on Fund

5 Oct 2010
Applications are invited to the Follow-on Fund. Guidance notes have been expanded and revised. Announcement of Opportunity: Follow-on Fund

The closing date is 27 Oct 2010

Announcement of Opportunity: International Opportunities Fund

5 Oct 2010
Proposals are invited for the 2010 call of the NERC International Opportunities Fund. Announcement of Opportunity: International Opportunities Fund

The closing date is 14 Dec 2010

Nature could drive growth and cut poverty in the developing world

4 Oct 2010
This week researchers from across the world will meet to talk about ways to use the natural world to reduce poverty, deliver sustainable growth and improve the lives of people in the most vulnerable communities. Nature could drive growth and cut poverty in the developing world

Reappointment of the Chair of NERC

30 Sep 2010
Minister of State for Universities and Science David Willetts today announced the reappointment of Mr Ed Wallis as the Chair of the Natural Environment Research Council. Reappointment of the Chair of NERC

Call for NERC Knowledge Exchange Fellows

29 Sep 2010
NERC wishes to appoint a number of part-time Knowledge Exchange Fellows. Call for NERC Knowledge Exchange Fellows

The closing date is 3 Nov 2010

Knowledge Exchange Call

29 Sep 2010
Applications are invited to the Knowledge Exchange Call. Knowledge Exchange Call

The closing date is 3 Nov 2010

Announcement of Opportunity: NGWCP Dynamical Core Phase 1

24 Sep 2010
Applications are invited from individual investigators to contribute to Phase 1 of the development of a new dynamical core, suitable for simulation of the atmosphere on massively parallel computers. Announcement of Opportunity: NGWCP Dynamical Core Phase 1

The closing date is 3 Nov 2010

Announcement of Opportunity: Ecosystems Services for Poverty Alleviation

17 Sep 2010
Proposals are invited for research consortia projects that respond to the aims of the ESPA programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Ecosystems Services for Poverty Alleviation

The closing date is 19 Jan 2011

Ice Sheet Stability - Invitation to attend a moorings logistics planning meeting

15 Sep 2010
NERC is inviting participants for a meeting to provide input on the number, type and location of moorings to be deployed in the Amundsen Sea area in support of the delivery of this programme. Ice Sheet Stability - Invitation to attend a moorings logistics planning meeting

The closing date is 1 Oct 2010

'Experiment Earth?' Public have their say on technologies to reduce global warming

9 Sep 2010
A report published today outlines peoples' attitudes to this emerging area of research. 'Experiment Earth?' Public have their say on technologies to reduce global warming

Announcement of Opportunity: Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards

8 Sep 2010
RCUK is commissioning a new interdisciplinary programme of research on resilience and vulnerability to seismic and volcanic-related natural hazards. Proposals are invited for first round scoping study awards. Announcement of Opportunity: Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards

The closing date is 7 Oct 2010

Announcement of Opportunity: Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards

8 Sep 2010
NERC/ESRC invites applications from individuals interested in joining the Advisory Group and/or applying for the Strategic Advisor role for the Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards

The closing date is 7 Oct 2010

Royal Society Industry Fellowships

1 Sep 2010
Applications are invited to this scheme, which promotes knowledge exchange between academia and industry by establishing personal and corporate links. Royal Society Industry Fellowships

The closing date is 29 Oct 2010

Marine Renewable Energy sandpit: Call for participants

1 Sep 2010
NERC invites expressions of interest to attend a 3-day sandpit event on understanding the environmental benefits and risks of up-scaling marine renewable energy schemes. Marine Renewable Energy sandpit: Call for participants

The closing date is 14 Oct 2010

Ocean Shelf-Edge Exchange workshop

1 Sep 2010
Registrations are invited for a workshop on 24 September 2010 to support the development of proposals to deliver the Ocean Shelf-Edge Exchange programme. Ocean Shelf-Edge Exchange workshop

The closing date is 17 Sep 2010

Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Shelf-Edge Exchange

1 Sep 2010
Consortium proposals are invited to deliver the Ocean Shelf-Edge Exchange research programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Shelf-Edge Exchange

The closing date is 16 Dec 2010

Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Acidification - Studentships

26 Aug 2010
Studentship proposals are invited as part of the UK Ocean Acidification Research Programme, to address Science Deliverable 5 of the programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Acidification - Studentships

The closing date is 26 Oct 2010

Link to external site Announcement of opportunity - Atmospheric Science, 2011 flying season

24 Aug 2010
The ARSF invites direct access applications to be flown in the UK and Europe during a three-week period in October 2011. Announcement of opportunity - Atmospheric Science, 2011 flying season

The closing date is 5 Nov 2010

Reappointments to NERC Council

20 Aug 2010
David Willetts, Minister for Universities & Science, has announced that five members of NERC's Council will serve for a further three years. Reappointments to NERC Council

Less is more for a hungry bat

20 Aug 2010
Like a stealth fighter plane, the barbastelle bat uses a sneaky hunting strategy to catch its prey. Researchers uncover the secret of this rare bat's success. Less is more for a hungry bat

Announcement of Opportunity: NERC CASE Studentships

19 Aug 2010
Applications are invited to the NERC CASE Studentship scheme, which promotes collaboration between the research community and the end-users of research. Announcement of Opportunity: NERC CASE Studentships

The closing date is 14 Oct 2010

Earth system science and climate: Policy relevant outcomes of the NERC QUEST programme

19 Aug 2010
NERC's research programme Quantifying & Understanding the Earth System (QUEST) is holding a finale event in London on 4 November 2010. Earth system science and climate: Policy relevant outcomes of the NERC QUEST programme

The closing date is 29 Oct 2010

Dwindling green pastures, not hunting, may have killed off the mammoth

18 Aug 2010
The findings of a new study challenge the theory that human beings were the primary cause of the extinction of mammals such as the woolly mammoth. Dwindling green pastures, not hunting, may have killed off the mammoth

Announcement of Opportunity: NERC Services & Facilities

17 Aug 2010
Three services/facilities in the current NERC portfolio are due for review this year. Announcement of Opportunity: NERC Services & Facilities

The closing date is 29 Sep 2010

Announcement of Opportunity: NERC Research Fellowship Scheme 2010

17 Aug 2010
Applications are invited to the 2010 NERC Research Fellowship competition.  Announcement of Opportunity: NERC Research Fellowship Scheme 2010

The closing date is 2 Nov 2010

New members appointed to Science & Innovation Strategy Board

16 Aug 2010
NERC is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Terry Burke, Professor Stephen de Mora, Dr Catherine Duigan, Professor Paul Rodhouse and Dr James Wharfe to the Science & Innovation Strategy Board. New members appointed to Science & Innovation Strategy Board

Earth's oldest mantle discovered

13 Aug 2010
Scientists have found rocks formed from what they think may be Earth's oldest mantle reservoir - a 4.5 billion year-old remnant of the primordial material that made up the planet. Earth's oldest mantle discovered

Responsive Mode Action Plan

11 Aug 2010
The 2010 Responsive Mode Action Plan is now published. Responsive Mode Action Plan

Stone Age remains are Britain's earliest house

10 Aug 2010
Archaeologists working at a site in North Yorkshire say it contains Britain's earliest surviving house, dating back to at least 8,500 years BC.  Stone Age remains are Britain's earliest house

Work shadow placement opportunity

6 Aug 2010
Applications are invited for a new work shadow placement opportunity to be based within Defra (Atmosphere and Local Environment Programme).  Work shadow placement opportunity

The closing date is 1 Sep 2010

Policy placement secondment opportunity

6 Aug 2010
Applications are invited for a new policy placement secondment opportunity to be based within the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Atmosphere and Local Environment Programme (ALE).  Policy placement secondment opportunity

The closing date is 31 Aug 2010

Mountain marmots made bigger by climate change, says new study

22 Jul 2010
Research spanning more than 30 years shows that longer summers in the Colorado mountains are leading to fatter, healthier, marmot populations. Mountain marmots made bigger by climate change, says new study

Antarctic logistic support - Standard grants

21 Jul 2010
Antarctic logistic support is available to all responsive mode schemes. The deadline for the submission of such requests for the 1 December standard grants round has now been set. Antarctic logistic support - Standard grants

The closing date is 1 Sep 2010

Link to external site South Georgia town meeting

16 Jul 2010
A town meeting is being held at the British Antarctic Survey on 28 September 2010 to discuss current science being done on South Georgia and opportunities and information for prospective scientific visitors. South Georgia town meeting

Oceans 2025 Cruise Bids 2007-12 update

16 Jul 2010
Combined cruise bids information presented for NOC, PML, and SAMS. Oceans 2025 Cruise Bids 2007-12 update

Africa's national parks hit by mammal declines

13 Jul 2010
The Masai Mara and the Serengeti have seen populations of large mammals decline by as much as 59 per cent, according to a new study published this week. Africa's national parks hit by mammal declines

NERC strategy refresh

6 Jul 2010
NERC has updated its dynamic strategy 'Next Generation Science for Planet Earth' as a result of the first strategy refresh cycle. NERC strategy refresh

Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Surface Boundary Layer

28 Jun 2010
Consortium proposals are invited to deliver the Ocean Surface Boundary Layer research programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Surface Boundary Layer

The closing date is 28 Oct 2010

Announcement of Opportunity: Aerosols and Clouds

28 Jun 2010
Consortium proposals are invited to deliver the Aerosols and Clouds research programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Aerosols and Clouds

The closing date is 28 Oct 2010

New projects to address decline of honeybees and other insect pollinators

22 Jun 2010
The projects will explore the causes and consequences of threats to insect pollinators and ask questions about the recent decline of bees and other pollinating insects. New projects to address decline of honeybees and other insect pollinators

Battle of the sexes exists in the plant world too

22 Jun 2010
Researchers have discovered that plants, like animals, also have a battle of the sexes when it comes to raising their offspring. Battle of the sexes exists in the plant world too

UK science spotlights ocean acidification

22 Jun 2010
Funding is announced for six major research projects, each delivering a key part of the £12m UK Ocean Acidification Research Programme.  UK science spotlights ocean acidification

Arctic Programme workshop

18 Jun 2010
Applications are invited to attend a workshop on 29-30 September 2010 to support the development of proposals to the Arctic Research Programme's first funding round. Arctic Programme workshop

The closing date is 18 Aug 2010

Announcement of Opportunity: Arctic Programme

18 Jun 2010
Expressions of interest are invited for the first funding round of the Arctic Research Programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Arctic Programme

The closing date is 29 Jul 2010

Queen's Birthday Honours

17 Jun 2010
NERC extends warmest congratulations to colleagues who received Queen's Birthday Honours this year, in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Queen's Birthday Honours

Policy placement secondment opportunity

17 Jun 2010
Applications are invited for a new policy placement secondment opportunity to be based within the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Policy placement secondment opportunity

The closing date is 8 Jul 2010

Research organisation success rates 2009-10

15 Jun 2010
The details of organisational and departmental success rates in research grant applications made to NERC during 2009-10 are now available. Research organisation success rates 2009-10

Conker trees facing peril from alien invaders

10 Jun 2010
Conkers, a favourite playground game in British schools, could soon be just a fond memory if a serious threat to horse chestnut trees continues to spread. Conker trees facing peril from alien invaders

Giant steps help hungry fish to find food

10 Jun 2010
Hungry sharks, swordfish and other ocean predators have adopted different hunting behaviours depending on how much food is readily available. Giant steps help hungry fish to find food

Ocean research drilling review

4 Jun 2010
NERC invites responses to a review which will assess the benefits of ocean research drilling to UK science.

The closing date is 10 Aug 2010

Link to external site Report of the e-Science International Review

3 Jun 2010
Following the completion of the e-Science International Review the report of the RCUK Review of e-Science has now been published. Report of the e-Science International Review

Draft Earth system modelling strategy - Request for feedback

28 May 2010
NERC would like to invite members of the Earth system modelling community to comment on the draft version of the NERC Strategy for Earth System Modelling. Draft Earth system modelling strategy - Request for feedback

The closing date is 28 Jun 2010

Experiment Earth? NERC's public dialogue on geoengineering

27 May 2010
Hear the public of Birmingham express their views on geoengineering in this 8 minute video. Experiment Earth? NERC's public dialogue on geoengineering

Announcement of Opportunity: Macronutrient Cycles Programme Director

25 May 2010
A clarification on the eligibility to bid for programme funds has been issued for the above opportunity. Announcement of Opportunity: Macronutrient Cycles Programme Director

Garden birds shun organic

19 May 2010
The nutritional benefits of organic food have been called into question by new research which shows wild garden birds prefer conventional seed to organically grown. Garden birds shun organic

Fast food curry footprint same as 140 million car miles

18 May 2010
A new footprinting tool calculates that lamb curry ready-made meals eaten in the UK amount to an annual carbon footprint equivalent to 5,500 car trips around the world. Fast food curry footprint same as 140 million car miles

Ancient pigs reveal clues about colonisation of Pacific

18 May 2010
The remains of 3,000 year old pigs, dogs and chickens are being used to reveal clues about early human colonisation in some of the remotest parts of the planet. Ancient pigs reveal clues about colonisation of Pacific

Baby corals dance their way home

15 May 2010
In their first days as free-swimming larvae, baby corals find their way by listening to the noise of animals on the reef and swimming towards it. Baby corals dance their way home

Disaster research review invitation

14 May 2010
A collaboration of funders invite applications to carry out a review of the UK and international natural hazards research landscape. Disaster research review invitation

The closing date is 7 Jun 2010

NERC Council approves new research actions

13 May 2010
NERC's governing Council has approved five new research actions which will contribute to the delivery of NERC's strategic science themes over the next five years. NERC Council approves new research actions

Volcanic ash impacts: research and collaboration continues

13 May 2010
The eruption of Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull is providing NERC with a unique opportunity to carry out some valuable research. Volcanic ash impacts: research and collaboration continues

Research Grants Handbook

11 May 2010
New versions of the NERC Research Grants Handbook and Change Log are now available. These contain details of revised arrangements for applications for Antarctic research and high performance computing. The next closing date for standard grant applications is 10 June. Research Grants Handbook

Policy internships for NERC funded PhD students

10 May 2010
Applications are invited for the 2010-11 NERC PhD policy internship scheme, for students to spend three months working in a policy-informing environment. Policy internships for NERC funded PhD students

The closing date is 30 Jun 2010

Macronutrient Cycles workshop report

10 May 2010
A two-day interactive workshop for researchers to consider how to develop the kind of interdisciplinary activity needed to address the science goals defined in the Macronutrient Cycles programme was held on 22-23 April 2010. Macronutrient Cycles workshop report

Announcement of Opportunity: Follow-on Fund

7 May 2010
Applications are invited to the first round of the 2010 Follow-on Fund. Announcement of Opportunity: Follow-on Fund

The closing date is 3 Jun 2010

Announcement of Opportunity: Macronutrient Cycles Programme Director

5 May 2010
NERC wishes to appoint a Programme Director to lead, manage and co-ordinate the work of the Macronutrient Cycles programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Macronutrient Cycles Programme Director

The closing date is 4 Jun 2010

NGWCP workshop and survey

30 Apr 2010
Applications are invited to attend a one-day workshop looking at the development of a dynamical core that will become part of the Met Office's Unified Model. NGWCP workshop and survey

UK Community Event with NASA

29 Apr 2010
NERC is hosting an event to raise UK community awareness of NASA priorities and capability in Next Generation High Altitude Platforms. UK Community Event with NASA

The closing date is 17 May 2010

RAPID-WATCH Annual Science Meeting

22 Apr 2010
The Annual Science Meeting for the RAPID-WATCH programme will be held at the Hadley Centre from 14 July - 16 July 2010. RAPID-WATCH Annual Science Meeting

The closing date is 16 Jun 2010

Research aircraft continue to sample volcanic ash

20 Apr 2010
Scientists are still working closely with the Civil Aviation Authority and the Met Office to monitor the ash plume from Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Research aircraft continue to sample volcanic ash

Knowledge Exchange Call

16 Apr 2010
Applications are invited to the relaunched Knowledge Exchange Call Knowledge Exchange Call

The closing date is 26 May 2010

Knowledge Exchange Call

16 Apr 2010
The Knowledge Exchange Call has been launched, in conjunction with the Knowledge Exchange Fellowship Scheme. Knowledge Exchange Call

The closing date is 26 May 2010

Research aircraft to fly to the edge of volcanic plume over Britain

15 Apr 2010
The Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull,which began erupting on 20 March this year, is causing chaos at UK airports as a massive plume of ash is blown across northern Britain. Research aircraft to fly to the edge of volcanic plume over Britain

Deepest black smokers found in Caribbean

14 Apr 2010
Scientists have found the deepest known hydrothermal vents, some 5 kilometres down beneath the waves of the Caribbean in the Cayman Trough. Deepest black smokers found in Caribbean

Earthquake rocks China

14 Apr 2010
A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake has rocked the Southern Qinghai province of China.  Earthquake rocks China

2010 Environment YES competition

14 Apr 2010
NERC invite applications for the 2010 Environment YES competition workshop. 2010 Environment YES competition

The closing date is 18 Jun 2010

Director appointed for the new National Oceanography Centre

13 Apr 2010
Professor Edward Hill is to lead the new centre, which he says will be a major centre of marine science excellence internationally and responsible for building a strong partnership approach with marine researchers in the UK. Director appointed for the new National Oceanography Centre

Announcement of Opportunity - Ice Sheet Stability

9 Apr 2010
NERC is inviting applications from individuals interested in joining the Expert Groups for the Ice Sheet Stability Research Programme. Announcement of Opportunity - Ice Sheet Stability

The closing date is 12 May 2010

Updated NERC Delivery Plan and Scorecard

9 Apr 2010
NERC publishes its delivery plan and scorecard for 2010/11 - 2011/12 setting out what it hopes to achieve over the next year and outlining some of the specific activities it will undertake to achieve those aims. Updated NERC Delivery Plan and Scorecard

CryoSat-2 launch successful

8 Apr 2010
At 14:57 BST on Thursday 8 April, the European Space Agency successfully launched its ice mission CryoSat-2 from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. CryoSat-2 launch successful

AO for Environmental Exposure and Health Initiative: Updated timetable

31 Mar 2010
The timetable of events has been updated. AO for Environmental Exposure and Health Initiative: Updated timetable

UK scientists to unearth Ice Age secrets from preserved tree rings

31 Mar 2010
The rings of preserved kauri trees, hidden in New Zealand's peat bogs, hold the secret to climate fluctuations spanning back to the end of the last Ice Age.  UK scientists to unearth Ice Age secrets from preserved tree rings

Contract awarded for new research ship

30 Mar 2010
NERC commissions state-of-the art scientific research ship to replace the RRS Discovery. Contract awarded for new research ship

Ice mission ready for launch

30 Mar 2010
A UK-led satellite designed to monitor changes in ice cover at the poles will launch at 14:57 UK time on 8 April 2010 from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Ice mission ready for launch

Nomination and selection for SISB

26 Mar 2010
Annual call for self-nominations of new members to NERC's Science & Innovation Strategy Board. Nomination and selection for SISB

The closing date is 24 May 2010

Planet Earth Spring 2010 - a real page turner

26 Mar 2010
The spring edition of Planet Earth is published today and for the first time is available online as an e-magazine. Planet Earth Spring 2010 - a real page turner

Fishing discard ban could damage sea bird success, scientists warn

23 Mar 2010
A proposed EU ban on throwing unwanted fish overboard from commercial boats could put one of the North Sea's most successful sea birds at risk. Fishing discard ban could damage sea bird success, scientists warn

The breathing ocean

23 Mar 2010
The completion of a major research programme is celebrated today with the finale of the UK Surface Ocean - Lower Atmosphere Study (UK SOLAS). The breathing ocean

Link to external site Announcement of Opportunity: Joint Weather and Climate Research Programme (JWCRP)

19 Mar 2010
Proposals are invited for two projects, to contribute to the development of strategic science areas covered by JWCRP.  Announcement of Opportunity: Joint Weather and Climate Research Programme (JWCRP)

The closing date is 11 May 2010

Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Acidification - Head of Science Co-ordination

18 Mar 2010
NERC is seeking to appoint a part time Head of Science Co-ordination to lead a team working on the UK Ocean Acidification Research Programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Acidification - Head of Science Co-ordination

The closing date is 12 Apr 2010

Announcement of Opportunity: Technology Clusters

16 Mar 2010
The EO Technology Cluster invites EO practitioners to apply for small grants to support knowledge exchange activities in specific terrestrial EO themes. Announcement of Opportunity: Technology Clusters

The closing date is 5 Apr 2010

Technology Clusters kick-off meeting

16 Mar 2010
The EO Technology Cluster will kick-off with a short introductory meeting in London on Wednesday 5 May to outline the overall vision of the cluster. Technology Clusters kick-off meeting

The closing date is 28 Apr 2010

Invitation to Tender - Identifying uncertainties in Arctic climate predictions

16 Mar 2010
The Arctic research programme invites tenders for a five month project to identify the processes/feedbacks which contribute to the range of uncertainty in future Arctic climate predictions. Invitation to Tender - Identifying uncertainties in Arctic climate predictions

The closing date is 16 Apr 2010

UK to host international science conference

11 Mar 2010
The UK has won its bid to host a major international science conference in 2012. The London conference aims to attract 2,500 of the world's leading thinkers in global change research. UK to host international science conference

Geoengineering web survey launched

10 Mar 2010
As part of the public dialogue on geoengineering, NERC has set up a website to collect your views on geoengineering research. Geoengineering web survey launched

Science to Policy interactions workshop for NERC researchers and/or BES members

8 Mar 2010
The next NERC/BES jointly funded workshop, with an LWEC theme, will take place on 18-19 May 2010 at the Defra Innovation Centre, Reading. Science to Policy interactions workshop for NERC researchers and/or BES members

The closing date is 16 Apr 2010

Membership of Arctic Research Programme Advisory Group

2 Mar 2010
The application process for joining the Programme Advisory Group is now finished and members have been selected. Membership of Arctic Research Programme Advisory Group

Ice maidens go north on Arctic expedition

25 Feb 2010
Three women funded by the Natural Environment Research Council are taking a leading role in a major Arctic expedition this spring. Ice maidens go north on Arctic expedition

Research project inspires new BBC series

19 Feb 2010
A research project funded by the Natural Environment Research Council has inspired the BBC's latest primetime wildlife documentary series. Research project inspires new BBC series

UK and India forge new research collaborations

18 Feb 2010
Two major research deals have been signed between the UK and India, Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills, Pat McFadden, announced this week. UK and India forge new research collaborations

Britain's beaches to benefit from better water quality forecasts

16 Feb 2010
Britain's coastal waters come under scrutiny as a new £3.3m European research project gets under way.  Britain's beaches to benefit from better water quality forecasts

Link to external site Responsible Innovation workshop

11 Feb 2010
A workshop on Responsible Innovation - recognising and managing the wider implications of innovation research - is being held on 30 April 2010 at the University of Westminster as part of the RCUK programme 'Nanoscience through engineering to application'. Responsible Innovation workshop

The closing date is 5 Mar 2010

Scottish Government internships for NERC funded PhD students 2010

5 Feb 2010
NERC funded PhD students who have completed their first year of study are invited to apply for internship opportunities as part of a pilot scheme with the Scottish Government. Scottish Government internships for NERC funded PhD students 2010

The closing date is 5 Mar 2010

Link to external site Applications invited to contribute to IPCC Fifth Assessment Report

4 Feb 2010
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) invites experts in a broad range of fields, including the science of climate change and climate systems, to contribute to the above report. Applications invited to contribute to IPCC Fifth Assessment Report

The closing date is 24 Feb 2010

Royal Society Industry Fellowships

3 Feb 2010
Applications are invited to this scheme, which promotes knowledge exchange between academia and industry by establishing personal and corporate links. Royal Society Industry Fellowships

The closing date is 24 Mar 2010

New national centre covers marine science from the coast to the deep ocean

2 Feb 2010
NERC announces the creation of a new, national research organisation that will work in partnership with the UK marine research community to deliver integrated marine science and technology. New national centre covers marine science from the coast to the deep ocean

UK's chief scientific advisor backs climate scientists

1 Feb 2010
The Government's chief scientific advisor talks about the recent climate change controversies, including how fast the IPCC stated Himalayan glaciers would disappear. UK's chief scientific advisor backs climate scientists

SOLAS finale event: The Breathing Ocean

26 Jan 2010
This event on 23 March at the Met Office in Exeter will present the latest research in a key area of Earth system science: how the sea and sky are connected by chemical, physical and biological processes. SOLAS finale event: The Breathing Ocean

The closing date is 19 Mar 2010

Ozone hole healing could cause further climate warming

26 Jan 2010
The hole in the ozone layer is now steadily closing, but its repair could increase warming in the southern hemisphere, according to scientists at the University of Leeds. Ozone hole healing could cause further climate warming

Announcement of Opportunity: Arctic Programme Advisory Group

25 Jan 2010
Applications are invited to join the Programme Advisory Group for the NERC Arctic Research Programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Arctic Programme Advisory Group

The closing date is 15 Feb 2010

Living the high life is risky for toads under threat from fungus

25 Jan 2010
Deadly fungus threatens mountain-dwelling midwife toads whilst lowland relatives could escape death from the disease. Living the high life is risky for toads under threat from fungus

Link to external site Call for proposals: UK Energy Research Centre

22 Jan 2010
The UK Energy Research Centre is issuing the second call for proposals under its £4.5m research fund. UKERC are now seeking expressions of interest from universities, or other institutions eligible to hold research council awards, in four topic areas. Call for proposals: UK Energy Research Centre

The closing date is 12 Feb 2010

Haiti struck by massive earthquake

13 Jan 2010
Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, was struck by a massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday evening - the worst earthquake to hit the nation in more than 200 years. Haiti struck by massive earthquake

New Year Honours

5 Jan 2010
NERC extends warmest congratulations to colleagues who received the Queen's New Year Honours, in recognition of their outstanding achievements. New Year Honours

Announcement of Opportunity: Follow-on Fund

4 Jan 2010
Applications are invited to the third round of the 2009-10 Follow-on Fund. Announcement of Opportunity: Follow-on Fund

The closing date is 27 Jan 2010

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