Category Archives: Research Councils

Valuing Nature Network workshops now open for registration

The Valuing Nature Network (VNN) in partnership with Natural Environment Resource Council (NERC) will be running a series of workshops on biodiversity and ecosystem service valuation in London during May 2011. The workshops, supported by the Natural Capital Initiative (NCI), … Continue reading

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Science Policy Workshop Open For Applications

The third annual joint NERC – BES Science Policy Interactions workshop (5- 6 May, in London) is now open for applications – but be quick; the closing date is 11th April at 17.00. The Science Policy Interactions workshop is an … Continue reading

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Budget allocations announced for DEFRA, UK research councils and HEFCE

This afternoon government departments have published details of their budget allocations for 2011-2015. This follows on from higher-level budgets allocated in the Treasury’s Comprehensive Spending Review published in November. DEFRA has outlined the annual expenditure for each of its Arm’s … Continue reading

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NERC/Defra Policy placement secondment opportunity

Applications are invited for a new, six month, policy placement secondment opportunity to work within the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Environment and Rural Group, based in London. This secondment is offered as part of NERC’s policy … Continue reading

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NERC/SEPA Policy placement secondment opportunity

Applications are invited for a new, six month, policy placement secondment opportunity to work with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Science and Strategy Directorate based in Stirling. This secondment is offered as part of NERC’s policy placement fellowship scheme … Continue reading

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NERC Knowledge Exchange Call

NERC is pleased to announce the next round of Knowledge Exchange Call (KE Call), with a closing date of 4pm on 3 November 2010. The Call’s aim is to promote the exchange of knowledge, people, skills and expertise between the … Continue reading

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NERC-Defra Marine Renewable Energy Sandpit

Expressions of interest are invited to attend a 3 day sandpit as part of the NERC/Defra Marine Renewable Energy Research Programme. The aim of the sandpit is to fund research project(s) which will develop an understanding of the environmental benefits … Continue reading

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NERC invites applications to the CASE Studentship Open Competition

The scheme promotes partnership between eligible research organisations and public or private sector organisations, and enhances the training of the student who can spend between 3 and 18 months in a workplace outside the academic environment. The CASE partner should … Continue reading

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NERC/DEFRA Policy placement secondment opportunity

Applications are invited for a new, six month, part time (25-30%), policy placement secondment opportunity, to work with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on its Atmosphere and Local Environment Programme (ALE) in London. This secondment is … Continue reading

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Apply Now for BES – NERC Policy Training Workshop: Deadline 16th April

The deadline for applications to take part in the second BES – NERC Science Policy Interactions workshop is rapidly approaching. There are now only two working days left before the deadline of 5pm, 16th April 2010. The workshop is taking … Continue reading

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