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WiES sets out to support and inspire, mentor and socialise, empower and encourage. Here you'll find funding and scholarship opportunities from across Earth sciences.

Funding and Scholarship Opportunities

Undergraduate and Masters Level

• ÌýThe Earth Model Award is an international geoscience competition rewarding excellence in Master’s level research.
• The geospatial scholarship fund aims to support disadvantaged students from various communities to achieve their full potential in higher education by removing much of the financial stress of studying in higher education.

PhD and Early Career Researcher

• Funding for early career researchers over a period of 5 years in the areas of astronomy, solar and planetary science, particle and nuclear physics. Deadline: Mid-September.Ìý
• Funding to support researchers' (with less than 8 years eperience) careers and carrying out research activities abroad. Deadline: Mid October.
• EPSRC offer two types of fellowships that are applicable to Earth SciencesÌý(for researchers with a PhD or atleast 4 years of experience);ÌýÌý(up to 3 years),Ìý (up to 5 years). Deadline: Ongoing.Ìý
• Awards ranging from £10,000 - £80,000 for up to 12 months in the mathematical sciences. Deadline: Ongoing.Ìý
• ÌýA fellowship designedÌýfor outstanding postdoctoral scientists and engineers who require a flexible working pattern due to personal circumstances, such as caring responsibilities or health issues. Deadline: Early November.
• .ÌýFinancial support and awards for third year PhD students.Ìý
• ÌýAwards and programmes for female scientists across the globe.
• .ÌýFellowships for scientists returning to work after a career break.
• .ÌýThe WISE Campaign Network website also includes a list of funding opportunites across the UK.
• . 1851 Research Fellowships are intended to give early career scientists or engineers of exceptional promise the opportunity to conduct a research project of their own instigation; an ultimate objective is to contribute to the knowledge base required for a healthy and innovative national culture.Ìý

• .ÌýFunding is available for satellite workshops and travel awards between labs or organizations to advance science and technology collaborations related to Geological Repositories.

Lecturer and Beyond

• .ÌýFunding up to €2.5 million for established, leading principle investigators to pursue ground breaking and high-rish projects. Deadline End of August.
• Funding up to £6.25 million for a period of five years to support teams of social scientists and interdisciplinary experts on topics of climate and environmental social science. Deadline: Beginning of September.
• Funding of €150,000Ìýwhich aims to faciliate commercial and social innovation from previously funded ERC funded research. Deadline: Mid October.
• Funding of up to €10 million for a period of 6 yearsÌýfor groups of two to four principle investigators to jointly address ambitious research problems. Deadline: 10th November 2021.Ìý
• Grants up to £400,000 for strategic equipment for researchers at UK higher education institutions. Deadline: Ongoing.
• EPSRC offer two types of fellowships that are applicable to Earth SciencesÌý(for researchers with a PhD or atleast 4 years of experience);ÌýÌý(up to 3 years),Ìý (up to 5 years). Deadline: Ongoing.Ìý
• Awards ranging from £10,000 - £80,000 for up to 12 months in the mathematical sciences. Deadline: Ongoing.Ìý
• . Flexible funding to support research groups addressing significant research challenges. Deadline: Ongoing.Ìý
• Funding for researchers who hold a lectureship position but but have not previously led a research group. Deadline: Ongoing.
• Funding opportunity for early-career scientists who do not hold a permanent post in a university. ResearchÌýareas include biological research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics. Deadline: Beginning of September.Ìý
• Horizon Europe is an EU funding programme for research and innovation, the current topics and funding calls can be found on their website. Deadline: Ongoing.Ìý
• ÌýAwards and programmes for female scientists across the globe.Ìý
• .ÌýFellowships for scientists returning to work after a career break.Ìý
• .ÌýThe WISE Campaign Network website also includes a list of funding opportunites across the UK.

Careers and Networking Resources

• Job listings for STEM careers plus online careers events for all stages.Ìý
• ÌýJob listings for careers in STEM across multiple sectors.Ìý
• A free networking site for women.

Know of other opportunities you think could be included here? Let us know via email atÌýl.vocadlo@ucl.ac.uk.

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