Natural Hazards Theme: Probability, Uncertainty, Risk
Invitation to tender for a Scoping Study on the Analysis, Propagation and Communication of Probability, Uncertainty and Risk.
(Closing date: 6 May 2009)
Summary
The Natural Environment Research Council invites tenders for a scoping study on the analysis, propagation and communication of uncertainty and risk in order to facilitate the development of detailed plans for research activities in the 2009 Theme Action Plans (TAPs).
Proposals are invited for a scoping study to define a world class research programme which will:
Collate, assess, and develop tools and methodologies for the analysis, propagation and communication of uncertainty and risk within natural hazard science.
Natural hazards report (394KB)
The scoping study directly relates to planning the delivery of NERC Strategy, in particular, Action 1 of the Natural Hazards (NH) Theme Action Plan: Analysis, propagation and communication of probability, uncertainty and risk.
Natural hazards theme action plan (263KB)
The study will also have relevance to all of the NERC Strategic Themes, particularly Climate Systems, Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and the Earth System Science Themes.
Full details of this opportunity: Invitation to tender (101KB)
Funding
NERC seeks applications from suitably qualified teams from Higher Education Institutes and/or relevant Research Organisations. Following a competitive process, the contract will be awarded up to the value of £130k. The study will start by 1 June and be completed by 23 October 2009.
Guidance for applicants
Governance and Performance Management
Management, reporting and monitoring will be in line with NERC policy.
Assessment criteria
Applications will be assessed on:
- Fit to Call
- Cost effectiveness
- Track Record
Timetable
Call announced: 8 April 2009
Deadline for tenders: 6 May 2009
Successful Applicants notified: Mid May 2009
Contract expected to commence: 1 June 2009
Completion date: 23 October 2009
Application format
The application will consist of two parts, the scoping study proposal and the financial proposal. Please refer to the full document for guidance.
Further information / background to call
This will be provided on request to Frances Collingborn
How to Submit
Applications must be submitted as email attachments to Beth Bradbury by 16:00 on Wednesday 6 May 2009.
Contact details
Initial queries should be directed to:
Frances Collingborn
Tel: 01793 411981