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Fifth round of highlight topics announced
2019
30 Nov 2018
As a result of its ideas process, NERC is pleased to announce the topics that will be offered through its highlight topics programme, following the fifth cut-off for ideas.
Announcement of Opportunity: UK Climate Resilience champion
2018
22 Oct 2018
UK Research & Innovation and the Met Office are inviting applications for the role of UK Climate Resilience champion.
Announcement of Opportunity: UK Climate Resilience
2018
22 Oct 2018
UK Research & Innovation are inviting proposals to the first call of the Strategic Priorities Fund UK Climate Resilience programme.
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