Funding news (2009)
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Announcement of Opportunity: Long Term Co-evolution of Life and the Planet
16 Dec 2009
Applications are invited for interdisciplinary research grants to investigate major physical or biological change within the geological record, particularly those that have had an impact on carbon and oxygen cycles. Announcement of Opportunity: Long Term Co-evolution of Life and the Planet
The closing date is 30 Mar 2010
Announcement of Opportunity: ESRC/NERC Interdisciplinary Studentship Competition
11 Dec 2009
Applications are now invited for the ESRC/NERC Interdisciplinary Studentship Competition. The competition is being administered by ESRC and the supervisor-led proposals must address the objectives of LWEC. Announcement of Opportunity: ESRC/NERC Interdisciplinary Studentship Competition
The closing date is 11 Feb 2010
New financial limits for NERC research grant schemes
9 Dec 2009
New versions of the NERC Research Grants Handbook and Change Log are now available. These contain revised financial limits for some NERC research grant schemes. In particular, the limit for the New Investigators scheme is now £100k (100% fEC) for the 1 Feb 2010 closing date. New financial limits for NERC research grant schemes
Climate Geoengineering - Call for participants
8 Dec 2009
EPSRC and NERC, in partnership under the LWEC programme, intend to provide support to research within the Climate Geoengineering remit through a joint sandpit event. EPSRC are leading the organisation of this event with co-funding from NERC. Climate Geoengineering - Call for participants
The closing date is 20 Jan 2010
Announcement of Opportunity : Ocean Acidification
4 Dec 2009
The closing date for the AO has been extended until 16:00 on the 16 December 2009. Potential applicants are reminded that although the facility charge per sample is expected to be in the region of £12, it can be increased if full justification is provided. Announcement of Opportunity : Ocean Acidification
The closing date is 16 Dec 2009
Announcement of Opportunity: Technology Proof of Concept
30 Nov 2009
This announcement of opportunity invites proposals for the Technology Proof of Concept programme's second and final grant round. Announcement of Opportunity: Technology Proof of Concept
The closing date is 26 Jan 2010
NERC takes responsibility for Earth-related solar terrestrial physics
26 Nov 2009
Following the recommendation of the Wakeham review, funding responsibility for solar terrestrial physics research which relates to the Earth is being transferred to NERC from STFC. NERC takes responsibility for Earth-related solar terrestrial physics
Nominations for Peer Review College membership
20 Nov 2009
We are looking for members with all types of environmental sciences expertise, to be involved in the peer review of proposals. As well as self-nomination, we now also invite nomination of colleagues. Nominations for Peer Review College membership
The closing date is 5 Jan 2010
Announcement of Opportunity: Environmental Exposure and Health Initiative
20 Nov 2009
Outline proposals are invited for the development of interdisciplinary research ideas to investigate the influence of environmental, behavioural and socioeconomic factors on exposure to pollutants and stressors and their health effects in humans. Announcement of Opportunity: Environmental Exposure and Health Initiative
The closing date is 19 Jan 2010
New funds to stimulate systematics and taxonomy research
16 Nov 2009
NERC and BBSRC have made £750k available over the next three years to kick-start research projects in this field. New funds to stimulate systematics and taxonomy research
Opportunity for collaborative proposals between UK and Brazil (Sao Paulo)
11 Nov 2009
From December 2009, NERC Standard Grants and Consortium Grants schemes will accept collaborative proposals between UK and Brazilian researchers. Opportunity for collaborative proposals between UK and Brazil (Sao Paulo)
RCUK Business Plan Competition
23 Oct 2009
The Research Councils UK 2009-10 Business Plan Competition is now open.
The closing date is 4 Dec 2009
Science to Policy training workshop for NERC researchers
20 Oct 2009
The next ESRC/NERC jointly funded workshop 'Engaging with the Public Sector - Living with Environmental Change' will take place on 3-4 December in Birmingham. Science to Policy training workshop for NERC researchers
The closing date is 19 Nov 2009
Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Acidification
15 Oct 2009
Proposals are invited for a service of carbonate chemistry measurements as part of the UK Ocean Acidification Research Programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Acidification
The closing date is 16 Dec 2009
Research Grants Handbook: October 2009
5 Oct 2009
Revised versions of the NERC Research Grants Handbook and Change Log are now available. There are some changes to the Cross Council Terms and Conditions for research grants. Research Grants Handbook: October 2009
Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Acidification - Studentships
5 Oct 2009
Studentship proposals are invited as part of the UK Ocean Acidification Research Programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Acidification - Studentships
The closing date is 8 Dec 2009
Future of the Antarctic Funding Initiative (AFI)
15 Sep 2009
As a result of recent changes NERC has made to the way research is funded and delivered, AFI proposals will in future be considered through the responsive-mode standard grant scheme. Future of the Antarctic Funding Initiative (AFI)
Announcement of Opportunity: Follow-on Fund
7 Sep 2009
Applications are invited to the second round of the 2009 Follow-on Fund. Announcement of Opportunity: Follow-on Fund
The closing date is 30 Sep 2009
Announcement of Opportunity: NERC Fellowship Scheme 2009
7 Aug 2009
Applications are invited to the 2009 NERC Fellowship Scheme.
Announcement of Opportunity: NERC Fellowship Scheme 2009
The closing date is 3 Nov 2009
CASE Studentship Open Competition - Announcement of Opportunity
5 Aug 2009
Applications are invited to the CASE Studentship Open Competition. CASE Studentship Open Competition - Announcement of Opportunity
The closing date is 24 Nov 2009
Royal Society Industry Fellowships
5 Aug 2009
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 14 Oct 2009
NERC Services & Facilities - Announcement of Opportunity
4 Aug 2009
Two services/facilities in the current NERC portfolio are due for review this year. NERC Services & Facilities - Announcement of Opportunity
The closing date is 30 Sep 2009
Call for proposals: UK Energy Research Centre
14 Jul 2009
The UKERC is issuing a £4.5m call for proposals from universities or other eligible institutions in three topic areas: spatial aspects of bioenergy development in the UK; local and community governance of energy; and, carbon capture and storage - realising the potential. Call for proposals: UK Energy Research Centre
The closing date is 17 Sep 2009
Announcement of Opportunity: Carbon Capture and Storage
10 Jul 2009
NERC and EPSRC are seeking to fund two consortia to study the ecosystem impacts of geological carbon capture and storage and carry out a whole systems analysis of carbon capture, transport and storage. Announcement of Opportunity: Carbon Capture and Storage
The closing date is 29 Sep 2009
Research organisation success rates 2008-09
17 Jun 2009
The details of organisational and departmental success rates in research grant applications made to NERC during 2008-09 are now available. Research organisation success rates 2008-09
Nanotechnology Grand Challenges: Solutions for the Environment
17 Jun 2009
EPSRC have issued a call inviting proposals for large-scale interdisciplinary, integrated projects to provide nanotechnology solutions for the environment. Nanotechnology Grand Challenges: Solutions for the Environment
The closing date is 5 Aug 2009
Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Acidification
12 Jun 2009
NERC is seeking to appoint a part time Science Coordinator and a part time Knowledge Exchange Coordinator to work on the UK Ocean Acidification Research Programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Acidification
The closing date is 27 Jul 2009
Announcement of Opportunity - Ocean Acidification
2 Jun 2009
Outline bid proposals are invited to the UK Ocean Acidification Research Programme. Announcement of Opportunity - Ocean Acidification
The closing date is 23 Jul 2009
Announcement of Opportunity for 2010 flying season
27 May 2009
Eligible persons wishing to use the Airborne Research and Survey Facility in the 2010 Flying Season are invited to submit detailed proposals, including a supporting scientific case. Announcement of Opportunity for 2010 flying season
The closing date is 9 Oct 2009
Environment YES - free training opportunity
20 May 2009
Applications are invited for the fourth annual Environment Young Entrepreneurs Scheme. Environment YES - free training opportunity
The closing date is 17 Jun 2009
Announcement of Opportunity: Antarctic Funding Initiative (AFI)
13 May 2009
The Antarctic Funding Initiative invites proposals annually and supports field-based research conducted within the operating area of the British Antarctic Survey and using its logistic capabilities. Announcement of Opportunity: Antarctic Funding Initiative (AFI)
The closing date is 17 Jul 2009
Responsive Mode Action Plan
31 Mar 2009
NERC has published its first Responsive Mode Action Plan. Responsive Mode Action Plan
Announcement of Opportunity: Technology Clusters
26 Mar 2009
NERC invites proposals to develop clusters, one in each of the four NERC strategic technology areas. Announcement of Opportunity: Technology Clusters
The closing date is 14 May 2009
£18 million to secure the future of UK energy research
19 Mar 2009
The Research Councils' Energy Research Programme invests in providing energy solutions for the future. £18 million to secure the future of UK energy research
Evaluation of the NERC Peer Review College
17 Feb 2009
NERC has published the final report and recommendations of the Evaluation of its Peer Review College. Evaluation of the NERC Peer Review College
2009 NERC/ESRC Interdisciplinary Studentship Competition
30 Jan 2009
Applications are now invited. 2009 NERC/ESRC Interdisciplinary Studentship Competition
The closing date is 3 Apr 2009
Announcement of Opportunity: Methane Network
26 Jan 2009
NERC invites proposals to establish a three-year Methane Network. Announcement of Opportunity: Methane Network
The closing date is 10 Mar 2009
Announcement of Opportunity: Technology Proof of Concept
23 Jan 2009
This announcement of opportunity invites proposals for the Technologies Proof of Concept programme's first grant round. Announcement of Opportunity: Technology Proof of Concept
The closing date is 24 Mar 2009
Announcement of Opportunity: Urban Atmospheric Science
22 Jan 2009
NERC invited proposals for a new research programme on Urban Atmospheric Science that include innovative environmental science with strong links to health research and plans for supporting infrastructure investments. Announcement of Opportunity: Urban Atmospheric Science
NERC Knowledge Exchange Call
21 Jan 2009
NERC has been running its KE Call for six years. The call has evolved, and it is appropriate for us to review progress. The next call, closing 3 March 2009, will be the last one until the outcome of this review is known. NERC Knowledge Exchange Call
Ocean Acidification Programme
20 Jan 2009
NERC and Defra are developing a collaborative 5 year research programme of approximately £12m. Ocean Acidification Programme
New Investigators closing date - February
16 Jan 2009
The 1 February 2009 New Investigators closing date falls on a Sunday. NERC will therefore allow applications to be submitted up until 16:00 on Monday 2 February 2009, although NERC would strongly encourage applications to be submitted in advance of this date. New Investigators closing date - February
2009 Studentship awards display notice
15 Jan 2009
This is now available. 2009 Studentship awards display notice
Knowledge Exchange Call - Announcement of Opportunity
13 Jan 2009
Applications are invited to the Knowledge Exchange Call. Knowledge Exchange Call - Announcement of Opportunity
The closing date is 3 Mar 2009