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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
Remote sensing technologies for next generation platforms
30 Nov 2009
A summary report from this recently completed scoping study is available. Remote sensing technologies for next generation platforms
Climate change science
24 Nov 2009
Three of the UK's leading scientific organisations reinforce the call for action on climate change and confirm their commitment to ensure that world leaders have access to the best possible science. Climate change science
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
Environmental Science - Copenhagen and beyond
30 Oct 2009
This event on 25 November 2009 will demonstrate environmental science's contribution to the issues being discussed at the next UN Climate Change Conference. Environmental Science - Copenhagen and beyond
The closing date is 23 Nov 2009
Climate change monitoring success celebrated
22 Oct 2009
Scientists celebrate the success of three sea temperature measuring devices which have enabled them to produce accurate climate change data. Climate change monitoring success celebrated
'Significant risk' of oil production peaking in ten years
8 Oct 2009
A report published today says that there is a significant risk that conventional oil production is likely to peak before 2020. 'Significant risk' of oil production peaking in ten years
Environmental & Social Ecology of Human Infectious Diseases
3 Sep 2009
NERC, MRC, ESRC and BBSRC announce the launch of this new initiative that will generate knowledge on the ways in which the natural and social environments affect the emergence and spread of infectious disease. Environmental & Social Ecology of Human Infectious Diseases
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
Arctic programme meeting report
25 Jun 2009
A report is available of the Arctic programme meeting held in Birmingham on 13 May 2009. Arctic programme meeting report
New science champions appointed
13 May 2009
New theme leaders have been appointed to champion two of the Natural Environment Research Council's seven environmental research themes. New science champions appointed
Ocean Acidification Programme Advisory Group
14 Apr 2009
NERC is looking to recruit members for the Programme Advisory Group of the new Ocean Acidification Research Programme. Ocean Acidification Programme Advisory Group
The closing date is 8 May 2009
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
NERC Community Events
18 Mar 2009
Online registration is now available for the events in Glasgow and Bristol. NERC Community Events
The closing date is 15 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
Ocean Acidification Programme
20 Jan 2009
NERC and Defra are developing a collaborative 5 year research programme of approximately £12m. Ocean Acidification Programme
Study links water pollution with declining male fertility
19 Jan 2009
New research shows how a group of testosterone-blocking chemicals is finding its way into UK rivers. Study links water pollution with declining male fertility