Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/S007504/1
NERC GW4+ DTP2 - a Great Western Alliance Doctoral Training Partnership
Training Grant Award
- Lead Supervisor:
- Professor DN Schmidt, University of Bristol, Faculty of Science
- Grant held at:
- University of Bristol, Faculty of Science
- Science Area:
- Atmospheric
- Earth
- Freshwater
- Marine
- Terrestrial
- Overall Classification:
- Atmospheric
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Global Change
- Natural Resource Management
- Pollution and Waste
- Science Topics:
- Climate & Climate Change
- Behavioural Ecology
- Geohazards
- Glacial & Cryospheric Systems
- Volcanic Processes
- Abstract:
- The GW4+ DTP2 will deliver an exceptional training experience in the environmental sciences, supporting researchers during their PhD and enhancing future careers. Our students will receive tailored training in disciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transferable skills, and cohort training will encompass innovation, entrepreneurship, impact, and policy. We will create the next generation of research leaders who possess the knowledge and attributes to build a leading knowledge economy and address global challenges across the breadth of NERC science. Building on experience from DTP1, we have strengthened and enhanced the best training developed in DTP1 and complemented it with additional innovative foundation, transferable, and advanced research training. Key aspects of GW4+ DTP2 include: (1) A world-leading and vibrant research environment covering all areas of the NERC remit (Figure 1), evidenced by our very strong REF2014 profile, state-of-the-art facilities, large proportion of NERC research funding and substantial international funding. Our students will experience the full breadth of internationally leading environmental research (Section 1). (2) A comprehensive training programme, with a portfolio of courses to develop technical and transferable skills combined with an Advanced Training Budget to facilitate participation in national and international training. Annual Training Needs Analysis and Professional Development Planning will direct the development of tailored training courses to match the needs of each student (Section 2). (3) Multidisciplinary engagement will pervade and define the programme, ranging from peer-to-peer interactions to public engagement and career events delivered by the DTP and End-users. Training is augmented by interactions with other Doctoral Training Entities across the whole UKRI spectrum. All students will have the opportunity for workplace visits and a funded 3-month internship (Section 3). (4) Experienced and successful management, with enhanced resources (0.3 FTE Academic Director and 3 FTE support staff), effective DTP-wide monitoring of students and training provision, a well-developed DTP collaboration agreement, and a clear, fully-inclusive, governance structure (Section 4). (5) An active community of Collaborative Partners and other End-users demonstrating a high level of CASE sponsorship (47% CASE in DTP1 with 43 different End-users) with strong engagement and commitment to support all aspects of the DTP, from developing challenging translational student projects to advising on and delivering training courses and internships. (6) Substantial institutional support, leveraging at least 7 extra studentships plus up to 10.5 cofunded studentships p.a. The total additional support provided by the GW4+ partners will be >#9M. The impact of the GW4+ DTP2 will be widespread and multifaceted. Economy: The 'Green Economy' is currently worth ~#46bn p.a. and is projected to become 13% of GDP in the next few decades. Our students will have the specialist and transferable skills that are urgently needed to build a strong, vibrant and sustainable economy. People: Our cohort of early career research leaders with their strong intellectual, transferable and multidisciplinary skills will be highly employable across the environmental sciences sector and beyond. Knowledge: High-quality research and data, published in international journals with data archived in the relevant data centres, will advance and strengthen the research excellence and impact of UK environmental science. The DTP will be a world class facility for the wider academic and End-user community for collaboration and through outreach will communicate its research to the widest audience. Society: Environmental change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, presenting both threats and opportunities. The DTP will address advancements in science and policy to better mitigate, adapt and solve problems with our changing environment.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/S007504/1
- Grant Stage:
- Awaiting Event/Action
- Scheme:
- Doctoral Training (R)
- Grant Status:
- Active
- Programme:
- DTP2
This training grant award has a total value of £8,435,626
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - DSA | Total - Other Costs | Total - Fees | Total - Student Stipend | Total - RTSG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £7,942 | £381,993 | £1,458,864 | £5,739,825 | £847,000 |
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