Museum partnership unlocks new research opportunities
30 January 2024
New research collaboration opportunities are available to Early Career Researchers (ECRs) and prospective PhD students thanks to developments in the partnership between the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø and the Natural History Museum.
Inspired by the planned move of 28 million specimens from the Museum’s collections to a new science and digitisation centre at the Thames Valley Science Park (TVSP), the partnership provides a framework for joint initiatives which align with the specialisms and aims of both institutions.
The two institutions are now encouraging ECRs to apply for independent research fellowships in 2024 and are offering PhD studentships in varying disciplines.
Researchers considering an application for a postdoctoral fellowship grant are invited to attend a on Thursday 7 March at the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø. The event will provide further information about fellowship applications and project design, as well as an opportunity to network with other researchers from both institutions.
Applicants interested in attending the event should complete the short by Sunday 18 February, registering their interest and outlining their proposed area of research. Projects which build meaningful collaborations between the two organisations and have strong potential in sustainability and environmental sciences are encouraged.
Professor Tom Oliver, Research Dean for Environment at the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, said: “With new fellowship opportunities, we can welcome ECRs to join us in exploring new possibilities in sustainability and environmental sciences. It is fantastic to see collaboration develop between our two institutions.”
As well as the fellowship opportunities, PhD studentships are also open for applications.
Open to students interested in biological, environmental and physical sciences, ecology, computer science, mathematics or physics, one studentship will be funded by the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø to support innovative and collaborative research in one of the four proposed project areas:
Professor Ken Norris, Deputy Director of Science at the Natural History Museum, said: “From starfish to birds, microorganisms to trees, the successful PhD student will take an exciting step towards fostering joint goals to solve some of the most crucial issues facing nature.
“They will have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking collaborative research between two dynamic, research-intensive institutions.”
Find out more on the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø and Natural History Museum .