Outstanding early career researchers from the UK have been awarded fellowships to deliver ambitious, innovative and productive environmental research.
Twelve early career researchers have been awarded a total of £7.9 million through the prestigious Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Independent Research Fellowships (IRF).
The NERC IRF scheme is designed to develop scientific leadership among the most promising early career environmental scientists.
Fellows receive five years of support, allowing them to focus on advancing their area of research, establishing international recognition, and championing equality, diversity, and inclusion within their research environment.
