Earth system science

Events and announcements

Scoping Studies - Mantle Control on a Habitable Planet

22 Nov 2011
NERC is pleased to announce the eight awards made to scope a future research programme investigating the core and mantle control on a habitable planet. Scoping Studies - Mantle Control on a Habitable Planet

Announcement of Opportunity for two networks in Integrated Global Biogeochemical Modelling

10 Nov 2011
Proposals are invited to establish two research networks to develop collaboration and strategic focus for research activities in the areas of Ocean Biogeochemistry and Atmospheric Chemistry modelling. Announcement of Opportunity for two networks in Integrated Global Biogeochemical Modelling

The closing date is 29 Jan 2012

Shelf Sea Biogeochemistry workshop

28 Oct 2011
This workshop is being held on 14 November in Liverpool to facilitate development of high-quality proposals for the Shelf Sea Biogeochemistry programme. Shelf Sea Biogeochemistry workshop

The closing date is 7 Nov 2011

Announcement of Opportunity: Shelf Sea Biogeochemistry

28 Oct 2011
Outline proposals are invited for the Shelf Sea Biogeochemistry research programme, which aims to reduce the uncertainty in our understanding of nutrient and carbon cycling within the shelf seas. Announcement of Opportunity: Shelf Sea Biogeochemistry

The closing date is 20 Dec 2011

Announcement of Opportunity: The controlling influence of the core and mantle on a habitable planet

12 Aug 2011
Applications are invited for scoping studies to inform a new programme of research investigating the interactions of the whole Earth System. Announcement of Opportunity: The controlling influence of the core and mantle on a habitable planet

Council funding decisions

26 May 2011
The Natural Environment Research Council announces funding for new research programme activities and the outcomes of a national capability prioritisation. Council funding decisions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Theme action plans - Phase 2

18 Dec 2009
NERC's governing Council has approved the second phase of theme action plans, outlining investments of around £80m over the next few years. Theme action plans - Phase 2

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

Long Term Co-evolution of Life and the Planet - Town Meeting

16 Dec 2009
A Town Meeting will be held at the Geological Society in London on 8 February 2010 to assist in development of proposals to the Long Term Co-evolution of Life and the Planet programme. Long Term Co-evolution of Life and the Planet - Town Meeting

The closing date is 25 Jan 2010