Arctic Research Programme
Announcement of Opportunity
Programme Advisory Group membership
Closing date: 15 February 2010
NERC invites applications from individuals interested in joining the Programme Advisory Group (PAG) for the NERC Arctic Research Programme. Full details of the recruitment process and the role of the Advisory Group are outlined in the full Announcement of Opportunity document below.
Applications must be received by NERC by 16:00 on 15 February 2010.
Announcement of Opportunity (65KB)
Guidance for applicants
Eligibility
Applications from individuals, in both the academic, public and private sectors, with relevant expertise and who are able to make the necessary commitment to the Arctic Research Programme are welcome. International applicants/nominations are also possible, bearing in mind the need to travel to the UK to undertake a significant proportion of the Advisory Group's activities. NERC will cover all reasonable travel and subsistence costs incurred through advisory group membership responsibilities.
Assessment criteria
The final choice of Group membership will be made by the programme executive and will be based on the following criteria (not in priority order):
- balance of representation across academic, stakeholder, international and co-funder communities;
- relevant expertise;
- cross-community knowledge;
- contacts and links;
- track record.
NERC reserves the right to appoint members to the Group to achieve the balance of representation required.
Key dates
- Closing date: 15 February 2010
- Expert Group members will be invited by: 24 February 2010
- First Advisory Group meeting: 5 March 2010 (London)
- FCO-SIN International Workshop: 15 March 2010 (Miami, USA)
Application format
Applicants must submit a completed application pro-forma (available below) in 12 point Times New Roman or Arial. The completed form should not exceed three sides of A4. Applicants may attach a brief CV (no more than 2 sides A4) in support of their application.
Nominations for the role of Advisory Group Chair may also be submitted.
How to submit
Applications and nominations must be submitted as an email attachment to arctic-pag@nerc.ac.uk by 16:00 on Monday 15 February 2010.
Contact details
Queries should be directed to:
Dr Sarah Collinge
Tel: 01793 411936
or
Dr Louisa Watts
Tel: 01793 411609
or
Dr Ned Garnett
Tel: 01793 442543