Research Funding
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How to obtain research funding
Antarctic science research funding and access to BAS infrastructure are available to both UK researchers and students. Investing in the next generation of Antarctic scientists is a vital part of achieving BAS’s science programme and vision.
Researchers and students can access Antarctic infrastructure using the following mechanisms:
Funding for researchers
UK researchers outside BAS can apply for funds to support Antarctic research and fieldwork using the Antarctic Funding Initiative (AFI). AFI is the primary mechanism for UK researchers to access BAS infrastructure — around £2.2 million of funding is made available each year.
Where funding for salaries, grants or direct science costs is not required, the Collaborative Gearing Scheme (CGS) is an adjunct to the AFI scheme which can contribute funding for Antarctic access and facilitate field activities. It is desirable that these are complementary to the BAS science programme.
Note: Scientists obtaining funding for Antarctic research via funding mechanisms other than AFI are not guaranteed access to BAS infrastructure and will need to negotiate with BAS separately.
Further details about AFI and CGS are available on the AFI website.
Funding for students
BAS is not a degree awarding body, but collaborates with higher education institutes in the UK and abroad to support students undertaking postgraduate research in Antarctic science.
BAS currently has around 50 postgraduate researchers. They are funded by a variety of mechanisms, including Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) studentships; other Research Council studentships; and AFI.
Studentships are advertised on BAS vacancies page and University websites.
For more information, contact the BAS Student Registrar.
