Current opportunities
Current opportunities to join an advisory committee, panel, forum or network.
NERC British Geological Survey (BGS) Board Chair
- Closing date
- 13 March 2025, 11:59pm UK time
- Number of positions
- One
- Length of term
- Three years
- Time commitment
- At least four meetings per year with possibility of more if required
- Remuneration
- Annual honorarium payment of £6,000
- Shortlisting
- Week commencing 17 March 2025
- Interview date
- 10 April 2025, in person at Caxton House, London
- Outcomes communicated
- May 2025
- Appointment starts
- June 2025
The chair of the BGS Board reports to and works closely with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Executive Chair.
You will lead the board in fulfilling the role of BGS, ensuring proper organisational governance and direction within the NERC and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) governance framework.
You will have an important role in ensuring the Executive Director of BGS achieves their and BGS’ objectives.
Find out more: NERC British Geological Survey (BGS) Board Chair
UKRI Research Organisation Consultation Group: member vacancies
- Closing date
- 13 March 2025
- Number of positions
- Nine
- Length of term
- Four years
- Time commitment
- Three to four days per year
The Research Organisation Consultation Group (ROCG) provides UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) with insights and advice from a research and innovation management perspective on policies, processes and administrative arrangements associated with grants, fellowships and studentships.
As a member of the group, you will have the opportunity to feed into areas of strategic importance to UKRI.
You will draw on your knowledge, experience and networks, to ensure that UKRI is hearing feedback from the research organisation community.
UKRI Talent Peer Review College: member vacancies
- Closing date
- Open ended
- Length of term
- Ongoing
- Time commitment
- Up to eight reviews per year
- Outcomes communicated
- Periodically
The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Talent Peer Review College (PRC) will support the Future Leaders Fellowships, Innovation Scholars and future UKRI collective talent initiatives.
You will carry out PRC training and undertake reviews, providing you with in-depth knowledge of UKRI’s peer review processes and principles. This will help you to further increase your knowledge of reviewing funding applications and proposal writing.
We welcome applications from those with both academic and non-academic backgrounds. We also welcome applications based internationally, as well as the specific areas outlined in this advert.
Find out more: UKRI Talent Peer Review College: member vacancies
MRC expert reviewer selector vacancies
- Closing date
- Open-ended
- Number of positions
- Multiple
- Length of term
- Ongoing
- Time commitment
- Varies based on your availability and expertise
- Remuneration
- £110 for a standard application
£145 for a more complex application
- Outcomes communicated
- Every four to six months
We are looking for people who have experience of research and interests relevant to health research funding to become Medical Research Council (MRC) expert reviewer selectors.
MRC expert reviewer selectors are responsible for identifying the most relevant experts that could review applications for funding submitted through MRC funding opportunities.
This is a flexible role and you can choose which MRC funding opportunities you work on and how many applications you are sent at any time. Expert reviewer selectors usually work with us remotely.
Applications from individuals currently on a career break or parental leave are welcome.
You should not apply to be an MRC expert reviewer selector if you are a current UKRI employee or an active researcher.
Find out more: MRC expert reviewer selector vacancies
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Last updated: 13 March 2025