Funder
NERC: Net zero digital research infrastructure coordinator and network
Added date
29/02/2024
Closing date
16/04/2024
Call summary
The aim of this funding opportunity is to support a net zero digital research infrastructure (NZ DRI) coordinator to develop and lead an NZ DRI network, to build connectivity across different disciplines and ultimately accelerate the path towards NZ DRI in the UK.
The process will be in two stages:
stage one aims to provide funding for an NZ DRI coordinator to write an application for a national cross-domain NZ DRI network
stage two aims to provide funding for the NZ DRI coordinator to develop and lead an NZ DRI network and associated activities
Applications are currently being invited for the first stage of the process, for an NZ DRI coordinator to write an application for an NZ DRI network.
Amount note Funding available
For this initial stage of the process, the full economic cost for the grant can be up to £150,000 for six months. We will fund 80% of the full economic cost. It is anticipated that the coordinator role will be between 0.6 and 0.8 FTE.
Scientific scope
Carbon Dioxide Reduction & Mitigation; Environmental Science; Research Management
PI eligibility
Eligibility Note Standard UKRI eligibility rules apply. Your application should be led by an eligible project lead based at eligible UK based organisations in accordance with standard UKRI practice.