Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/R009341/1
Adapting to the Challenges of a Changing Environment (ACCE) - NPIF allocation
Training Grant Award
- Lead Supervisor:
- Professor MT Siva-Jothy, University of Sheffield, School of Biosciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Sheffield, School of Biosciences
- Science Area:
- Atmospheric
- Earth
- Freshwater
- Marine
- Terrestrial
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Global Change
- Natural Resource Management
- Pollution and Waste
- Science Topics:
- Agricultural systems
- Animal organisms
- Climate & Climate Change
- Conservation Ecology
- Evolution & populations
- Abstract:
- ACCE is a partnership of the Universities of Sheffield, Liverpool and York, and The Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH) providing doctoral training in the biological component of the natural environment and related disciplines. The goal is to develop motivated, confident and multi-skilled PhD students, undertaking cutting edge research, tackling environmental science questions of global significance. Our PhD students will leave with the capacity to move between NERC scientific fields, and other areas, relating the science they undertake to business, policy, public needs, and society. While ACCE has biology as its core, this field acts as the hub of a network connecting a range of related disciplines. Thus, our students will train in a multidisciplinary environment that brings together biologists, mathematicians, engineers, geoscientists, analytical chemists, archaeologists and policy experts. Some of the highlights of our training approach include: a/Whole-cohort training activities where ACCE students from all institutes come together - Quantitative skills and data management training, Entrepreneurial skills, Policy and Careers; Media and science communication training; Implicit bias training, ACCE Careers Cafe etc.b/Cross-institutional postgraduate activities and committees, peer-to-peer training, and online resources that foster a strong postgraduate community;c/Opportunities for engagement with CASE partners in training and placements e.g. ACCE Placement support scheme;d/Bespoke and flexible training combined with compulsory activities to ensure each student has the most appropriate training according to their individual needs; e/Enhanced training opportunities in qualitative skills, 'omics and field methods, as well as enhanced professional skills such as entrepreneurship, policy, careers, and science media. With the additional NPIF allocation funding ACCE DTP will be funding 3 cutting edge research projects well aligned with the objectives of the fund and the Governmental Industrial strategy. The studentships will be supported by CASE partners in tackling emerging global challenges with crucial importance for our changing environment: 1.Spatial and temporal variability of soil nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions in agricultural systems - This studentship aims to develop a new understanding of the spatial and temporal variability of soil nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from agricultural systems. This will assist industry in decision making around sustainable pathways for crop cultivation including improved greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting and mitigation strategies. 2. When species can't keep up: evaluating landscape conservation actions needed under climate change - the project develops novel science for understanding where small investments in landscape restoration can lead to large network-level benefits in sustainability. Innovation is built into the project from the outset by working with partners who have a direct need to apply the science to make better investment decisions in future. 3. Soil carbon in managed grasslands- biodiversity effects on persistence versus short-term gains? - The overarching goal of this CASE studentship would be to maximise outcomes for farmers while minimising costs. In practice, this will occur through contributing to and expanding upon ongoing Natural England efforts to identify best practices that will allow UK farmers to minimise costs (through reduced pesticide and fertiliser use) and environmental impacts (reduced run-off, enhanced pollinator abundance/diversity) while maximising crop yields (and profits). This strongly addresses identified NERC societal challenges, including "Benefiting from Natural Resources" and "Managing Environmental Change".
- NERC Reference:
- NE/R009341/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Doctoral Training
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- NPIF Allocation
This training grant award has a total value of £395,704
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Other Costs | Total - Fees | Total - Student Stipend | Total - RTSG |
|---|---|---|---|
| £41,715 | £69,364 | £240,626 | £44,000 |
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