Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/S007164/1
C-CLEAR: Cambridge Climate, Life and Earth sciences DTP
Training Grant Award
- Lead Supervisor:
- Professor M Holness, University of Cambridge, Earth Sciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Cambridge, Earth Sciences
- 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:
- Ocean - Atmosphere Interact.
- Climate & Climate Change
- Community Ecology
- Geohazards
- Biogeochemical Cycles
- Abstract:
- The C-CLEAR DTP will generate a cohort of environmental scientists trained through cutting-edge research projects and skills training, and with an understanding of cross-sector research and policy needs. Graduating students will transfer their scientific knowledge, professional and personal skills to excel in their chosen profession. We bid for 24 studentships per year to host students in the world-leading research environments provided by our two host institutions, the University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey. Students will benefit from studying within departments that are consistently rated among the best in the world. The proximity within Cambridge of the host departments and our network partners, and the Cambridge College system, create frequent opportunities for multidisciplinary exchange and learning in formal and informal settings. Our students will receive 3.5 years of funding to pursue projects spanning the NERC remit and will share research knowledge and methodology in all areas of environmental science through cohort-based training activities. Our compulsory first-year Advances Programme and targeted specialist and professional transferable skills training are designed to prepare students for their PhD research and subsequent careers, whilst allowing time for the completion of intellectually challenging and impactful projects. C-CLEAR will involve a range of end-users mainly through the participation of 4 membership networks, representing the industrial, policy and conservation sectors: * Centre for Science and Policy (CSaP), with a network of over 200 policy fellows -individuals in influential policy positions who have spent time in Cambridge interacting with academics. * Cambridge Network, a cross-sector organisation with 1200 members ranging from small startups and charities to major employers that brings people together - from business and academia - to share ideas, encouraging collaboration. * Cambridge Cleantech, a specialised umbrella organisation with 400 members supporting the growth of environmental goods and services in the Greater Cambridge area. * Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI), a unique collaboration between the University of Cambridge and leading biodiversity conservation organisations, including the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, and Fauna and Flora International. These network partners will be involved in co-designing and supervising many PhD projects, ensuring a significant number of projects with an applied character. High-quality training in research, professional, technical and transferable skills will be provided through a tightly-focused core programme, and be guided by the personalised advice arising from a bespoke Training Needs Analysis (TNA), reviewed annually. Training will consist of 4 main components: an Advances in Climate, Life and Earth Sciences Programme providing the first-year cohort with an interdisciplinary view on contemporary problems in environmental science; a professional transferable skills programme; specialist research skills appropriate to students in individual topics; and the opportunity for 1-3 month placements arranged through our partner networks. Students will also benefit from training activities shared with the ARIES DTP and from partner-led innovation training events. These events will ensure students have a broad network, beyond the Cambridge research environment, and will be equipped and motivated to take up research and leadership roles in academia, commerce, government and the third sector. C-CLEAR will be managed by academics from several departments, supported by experienced administrative and training staff, and guided by an Advisory Council that includes end-users from our partner networks, and the leaders of other DTPs. Our bid for 24 studentships per year will allow us to satisfy the demand from students for training and research experiences in Cambridge across the wide range of topics we span.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/S007164/1
- Grant Stage:
- Awaiting Event/Action
- Scheme:
- Doctoral Training (R)
- Grant Status:
- Active
- Programme:
- DTP2
This training grant award has a total value of £8,343,144
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - DSA | Total - Other Costs | Total - Fees | Total - RTSG | Total - Student Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3,457 | £341,894 | £1,458,792 | £847,000 | £5,692,001 |
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