UK International Ocean Drilling Programme moratorium awards

The UK International Ocean Drilling Programme moratorium awards provide funding to undertake research associated with IODP3 drilling expeditions or SPARC projects. Awards support research projects led from eligible UK research organisations and are intended for individuals who are members of IODP3 science teams. Funding duration is for up to 24 months and is dependent on career stage. Applications are by invitation only, following selection as a member of an IODP3 or SPARC science team.

Research funding to support projects associated with IODP3 or SPARC expeditions for up to 24 months.

Applicants must be invited to apply following their selection as a member of science teams for IODP3 drilling, coring or SPARC expeditions; the application must be led by a project lead based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding. Research and innovation associates or PhD students may be named researchers on the application.

Applications are by invitation only after selection as a member of an IODP3 or SPARC science team. Applications must be led by a project lead from an eligible UK institution; invited applicants submit through UKRI processes.