The Natural Environment Research Council, the UK's leading public funder of environmental science, is inviting proposals for submission to a new jointly funded activity between funding agencies in the UK and Japan.
Proposals will deliver 'proof of concept' projects that will underpin exploration and testing of new innovative and disruptive approaches that could, with further development, provide a step change in the technology available to make autonomous biogeochemical and biological observations in the marine and aquatic environment.
The programme aims to build on recent research investments in novel marine technologies in the UK and Japan and deliver proof of concept projects for high-risk high-reward innovative sensing technologies.
It is expected that the announcement will lead to the funding of three projects, with a maximum cost of £300,000 per project.
A travel fund will also be made available to aid with the development of new partnerships and joint proposals, by enabling UK applicants to request funds to travel to key institutions in Japan. Funds will be awarded on a first come, first served basis and those interested should contact Nicky Lewis for further information on 01793 411739 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Closing date for proposals is 16:00 on 24 August 2017. Click here to download the Announcement of Opportunity document for full details of the call and how to apply.
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