Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/L002604/1
ENVISION: Developing next generation leaders in environmental science
Training Grant Award
- Lead Supervisor:
- Professor NJ Ostle, Lancaster University, Lancaster Environment Centre
- Grant held at:
- Lancaster University, Lancaster Environment Centre
- Science Area:
- Atmospheric
- Earth
- Freshwater
- Marine
- Terrestrial
- Overall Classification:
- Terrestrial
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Global Change
- Natural Resource Management
- Pollution and Waste
- Science Topics:
- None
- Abstract:
- The aim of ENVISION is to provide new breed of environmental scientist who, in addition to their subject knowledge, has leadership skills, the ability to work across disciplines and can support business. Our purpose is to develop a cohort of graduate students carry out world-class research that delivers knowledge, innovation and new practices which make a difference to our understanding of the environment and sustainability of the planet, but who are also capable of leadership in science, policy and business. Our doctoral graduates will think in novel ways: they will embrace the culture and challenges of multidisciplinarity; understand the importance of their science in advancing knowledge of both how the earth system functions and they will take cognisance of the impact of their research on the economy, policy and innovation. To deliver this vision we have assembled a team of HEIs and Research Institutes with complementary expertise, worldclass research and facilities, a track record of connecting with business and government and a commitment to high level innovative and exciting postgraduate training. The consortium is coordinated by the Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC), Lancaster University (LU) and includes the Universities of Nottingham (UoN) and Bangor (BU), the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH), the British Geological Survey (BGS) and Rothamsted Research (RRes). ENVISION has the following key features: * A world-class multidisciplinary research training environment, that includes supervisors working at the cutting edge and world class research platform. * Broad research themes. + Achieving the sustainable use of natural resources + Environmental change + Environmental hazards and risks That are in line with the NERC strategy, global environmental challenges and the needs of business and with access to a critical mass of established researchers. * Close ties with business and Research Institutes through our 35+ CASE and partners. * Giving every student the opportunity to gain employment experience either though a 3 three month industrial placement, a CASE project, internationally at one of our international partners or through working in one of the three Research Institutes. * Multiple research organisations that complement each other and offer the potential for new science and collaborations. * A multidisciplinary training programme that will offer our students + the highest quality training opportunities + an exciting programme of CASE studentships, industrial placements and International internships; + a stimulating environment for the students to work in. Alongside the more traditional generic and research training modules, we will run a series of high level cohort development events focused on developing leadership, teamwork, science communication and multidisciplinary skills. These will befacilitated and include inputs from industry and government and give the students a chance to promote NERC science at aleading science festival. Our generic and research training modules will be available across the partner institutes and student mobility between partners will be facilitated through our cohort development and mobility fund. The cohort will come together virtually for monthly seminars and through social media to discuss their research and share experiences. ENVISION will appoint a DTP manger and part-time administrator to work alongside the Academic Director, and Theme leaders to deliver the DTP.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/L002604/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Doctoral Training
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- DTP 2013
This training grant award has a total value of £5,631,786
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - DSA | Total - Other Costs | Total - Fees | Total - Student Stipend | Total - RTSG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £8,645 | £280,062 | £1,049,246 | £3,633,834 | £660,000 |
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