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Open to all environmental scientists working in NERC’s remit – you don’t have to be NERC-funded to apply.

If you would like to increase the impact of your environmental science research, and want to improve your skills in using public engagement to achieve this, then the NERC Impact Development Programme could be for you.

In partnership with the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement, the programme will cover the breadth of issues you might encounter, from choosing the best type of public engagement for your specific research; to working through practical issues; to considering how to evaluate your public engagement to find out if it was worth it.

Find out more

The programme

The Impact Development Programme is a dynamic nine-month professional development opportunity for environmental science researchers to work with the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) to develop their skills in delivering high quality engagement with impact. The programme is free for researchers to take part in. The programme components include 2 online events, networking opportunities and peer learning.

Key dates

Date	Activity
16:00 on Tuesday 9 March	Application deadline
Thursday 11 March	NERC will be in touch by to confirm whether applicants have been successful in being awarded a place on the programme. Unsuccessful applicants will receive feedback on their application.
Monday 15 March	NCCPE will be in touch to provide further information and to kick-off the programme (if successful)
Wednesday 31 March	Event 1
Thursday 24 June	Event 2
TBC	3x peer learning group sessions
September 2021	Evaluation, recommendations and findings for NERC published