We are also announcing funding for three champions, one in the area of community change and two dedicated for early career stages. Our initial call led to the appointment of eight champions.  

Larger projects (£50k upwards) should address at least one topic fully, smaller projects (e.g. hackathons, desk research) may address parts of a topic.  

Projects addressing issues outside the topic list may be considered, but applicants must demonstrate a clear contribution to at least two of the three NetDRIVE objectives: immediate progress towards net zero DRI, enhancing community confidence in the roadmap to net zero DRI, and international leadership. 

Topics and champion roles are categorised as “open” if no career stage restrictions apply and Early Career when they must be led by an early career investigator. 

Call for Champions for Sustainable Research Computing

The champions will be current and future leaders providing specialist domain knowledge. They will help set the vision for community activities, working closely with them and the network to formulate and synthesise actionable advice. 

Find out about the call for Champions for Sustainable Research Computing

Call for Network for Transformational Change 

The network, with one to two hundred delegates, will play a critical role in bringing diversity and transparency to the project. The Network will provide a diverse, inclusive and safe forum for discussion of emerging challenges and opportunities and add authority to advice issued through voted recommendations. Network delegates will commit to rules of engagement to ensure open and inclusive dialogue.

Call for Network for Transformational Change