Macronutrient Cycles
Announcement of Opportunity
Note that this call has now closed
NERC invites full proposals for consortium and proof of concept research projects that will constitute the first funding round of the Macronutrient Cycles (MC) research programme.
The programme aims to quantify the scales of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) fluxes, and the nature of transformations through the catchment under a changing climate and perturbed carbon (C) cycle. 'The catchment' is defined as covering exchanges between the atmospheric, terrestrial and aqueous environments, with the limit of the aqueous environment being marked by the seaward estuarine margin.
MC will pursue an integrated approach to research, promoting interdisciplinary science across the research community. It will address problems at an appropriate range of scales, with integrated N, P and C science and modelling as key deliverables.
Up to £7m (total cost to NERC) is available for proposals supported through this first funding round. NERC is expecting to fund at least two consortium bids and up to five proof of concept proposals, which will each be funded up to a maximum of £50k.
The closing date for consortium and proof of concept proposals is 16:00 on Thursday 14 July 2011.
Please see the Announcement of Opportunity document below for full details of the call.
Announcement of Opportunity (151KB)
The following programme documents should be read in conjunction with this call and can be found on the resources page:
- Three linked strategy briefing papers on:
- Scientific Integration & Modelling Strategy
- Catchment Selection Strategy
- Technology Strategy
- Programme Data Policy
- Programme Knowledge Exchange & Public Engagement Policy
- Stakeholder Policy & Research Interests document
Applicants should also note that summaries of the discussions at the expert group workshop held on 9 May 2011 are available as downloads on the Macronutrient Cycles website.
For further information about this announcement of opportunity please contact:
Programme science aspects
Professor Paul Whitehead
Tel: 01865 285048
Dr Jill Crossman
Tel: 01865 285539
NERC procedural aspects