{"id":886,"date":"2024-10-31T11:18:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T11:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/earth-system-prediction\/?page_id=886"},"modified":"2026-01-23T15:56:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T15:56:32","slug":"phd-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/earth-system-prediction\/phd-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>Advancing the Frontiers of Earth System Prediction Doctoral Training Programme: 2026 Call for PhD applicants<\/b>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000\">The DTP for 2026 is now closed.\u00a0 Please check back here in the Autumn for more opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/earth-system-prediction\/\">Advancing the Frontiers of Earth System Prediction<\/a> (AFESP) is a 15-year, \u00a330million research programme at the University of Reading, in partnership with the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), the UK Met Office and the National Centre for Atmospheric Science.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AFESP is establishing a long-term Doctoral Training Programme to develop skills in the fundamental new research across the physical, mathematical and computational sciences that will be required to address next-generation challenges in Earth system prediction and operational weather and climate forecasting. PhD students will be trained and embedded within the overall AFESP programme.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We are inviting applications to join a growing cohort of PhD students, with up to ten new studentships to commence in Autumn 2026.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;modern&#8221; spacing=&#8221;4&#8243; gap=&#8221;4&#8243; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;About AFESP&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1730368237644-ac974700-e7c8&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">All PhD projects will sit within one or more of the three strategic AFESP themes:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b style=\"letter-spacing: 0.08px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Predicting the Earth system up to the sub-seasonal range (up to 1 month);<\/span><\/b><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.08px\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Challenges and opportunities in simulating the Earth system at the kilometre-scale;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Data assimilation for the Earth system across a range of scales.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our vision is that AFESP will be recognised internationally for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2880,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">making world-leading contributions to the advancement of next-generation, extended-range weather and Earth system predictions;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:726,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2880,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">offering a unique research and innovation hub combining meteorology, physics, mathematics and computational science;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:726,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2880,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">offering long-term career opportunities for scientists who will be able to move seamlessly between fundamental and applied research;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:726,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2880,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">researching and enabling new applications and services, in partnership with public and private sectors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:726,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AFESP also aims to maximise the societal benefits of improved extended-range Earth system predictions by working with operational weather services, weather data users (e.g. energy, agriculture, fisheries), and both industrial and government decision-makers to improve risk assessment, planning and resilience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;About the AFESP Doctoral Training Programme&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1730368153081-42d32365-23bc&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The AFESP PhD programme will offer a wide range of excellent and innovative training in quantitative environmental science, research skills and a wider set of professional skills in preparation for a leading role in science, industry, the public sector or academia.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The awarding institution for PhDs will be the University of Reading, which will also provide the lead supervisor for all PhD projects. Each PhD project will also have at least one co-supervisor from ECMWF, the UK Met Office, or NCAS.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From the start of their PhD, students will be part of a supportive research group, including other PhD students, early-career researchers and senior investigators. Students will be immersed in an excellent research environment and involved in regular AFESP science workshops and meetings, where they will hear about the wider research developments, help shape the programme, and have the opportunity to discuss their research with world-leading scientists.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A wide range of MSc modules, covering the specific requirements of AFESP research, are available to PhD students from across the full range of modules at the University. In addition, the University\u2019s Doctoral and Researcher College runs a Researcher Development Programme which offers transferable skills training with courses on, for example, how to write a thesis, publishing papers, and interacting successfully with your supervisor.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Funding<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Studentship awards from the University of Reading will cover tuition fees, a research training support grant, and a stipend for up to four years to cover living costs, on similar terms to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukri.org\/what-we-offer\/developing-people-and-skills\/find-studentships-and-doctoral-training\/get-a-studentship-to-fund-your-doctorate\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">PhD funding offered by UK Research &amp; Innovation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This call is open to applicants worldwide, with additional support for international students to help with costs of visas and access to UK healthcare.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How to Apply&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1730368153097-02c30d2c-8139&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applicants must set out their interest in, and suitability for, doctoral training in one of the AFESP strategic themes listed above with reference to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/earth-system-prediction\/our-research\/science-plan\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">AFESP Science Plan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Co-development of specific PhD projects will take place following acceptance onto the programme (previous projects can be found <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/earth-system-prediction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/198\/2025\/10\/Previous-project-examples-page-UPDATED.pdf\">here<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and further examples of future projects can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/earth-system-prediction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/198\/2025\/12\/Future-project-examples-page-2025_26.pdf\">here<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applicants should hold or expect to gain an excellent Bachelors (2.1 or equivalent) and\/or a Masters Degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, or a closely related environmental, physical, or engineering science. Strong programming skills (Python and Fortran) will be beneficial, but programming and software development will be part of the training offered. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The selection criteria are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Degree in core scientific disciplines, e.g. physics, mathematics, chemistry, engineering, computational science <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0a) Candidate profile fit to the AFESP science programme (criteria include: degree subject, modules covered, grades, etc.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0b) Previous research experience of relevance to a PhD in any of the three AFESP themes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 \u00a0 2. Personal statement, which should discuss:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 a) Why you want to apply to this PhD programme on Earth System Prediction;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 b) What particular skills and experience you would bring to the programme; <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 c) Which AFESP theme, or, in special cases, themes, are of interest to you, and why;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0d) Why you think that AFESP will make a difference, e.g. in terms of benefits to society.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03. Other indicators of merit\/distinction, e.g. overseas development work (even as volunteer), previous work in government\/industry that motivated a return to academia.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text]<strong>Applicants can apply by fully completing the form available <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xDv6T_zswEiQgPXkP_kOX0aqoeH7ZfNIkAYIKdUT0DFUNVc0OE5ZOUNESkk1MlA4ODZURVNRQlZJQS4u\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications should be submitted by midnight (GMT) on Monday 12<sup>th<\/sup> January 2026. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following a selection process, initial panel interviews will be held in the w\/c 09 February 2026. Shortlisted candidates will then progress to project matching &amp; individual supervisor interviews. Final offers will be made to successful applicants in by April 2026.<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1192 \" src=\"https:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/earth-system-prediction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/198\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-2-300x55.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"851\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/earth-system-prediction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/198\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-2-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/earth-system-prediction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/198\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-2-768x140.png 768w, https:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/earth-system-prediction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/198\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-2.png 1006w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Further information\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For enquiries and further details please contact: Claire Wyllie, AFESP Programme Manager, University of Reading (<\/span><a href=\"mailto:via%20AFESP-DTP@reading.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">via AFESP-DTP@reading.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Further information about AFESP, including the Science Plan, is available on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/earth-system-prediction\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">AFESP project website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Programme Partners<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below is some contextual information about each of the AFESP partners.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;modern&#8221; spacing=&#8221;4&#8243; gap=&#8221;4&#8243; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;University of Reading&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1730368600040-c49c047e-7f15&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">AFESP is hosted within the School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences at the University of Reading, which occupies a distinct position in the physical sciences community in terms of the variety of ways it applies the core disciplines of computing, environmental sciences, mathematics, meteorology and to addressing the fundamental challenges of climate change, climate resilience and climate protection. Scientists will also be involved from the School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Sciences which aims to further the understanding of environmental systems, human communities and their interactions in the past, present and future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The University of Reading is ranked 5<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in the world for Atmospheric Science (Shanghai Ranking 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The two Schools host more than 280 academics and research scientists, including five Fellows of the Royal Society, a Regius Professorship, and six lead authors of the most recent IPCC Assessment Report. At any point in time, there is a community of approximately 200 PhD students.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All PhD students are supported by the Doctoral and Researcher College which provides advice, study facilities, and training and professional development for all doctoral students (c.1800 students from over 100 countries). The Doctoral and Researcher College is dedicated to ensuring students get the most out of their PhD and fulfil their potential as a researcher. It runs a number of programmes to help students develop academically and professionally.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;ECMWF&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1730368600072-97adde8a-d82e&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The European Centre for Medium-Range Forecasts is both a research institute and a 24\/7 operational service, producing medium and extended-range global numerical weather predictions and other data for the European Members and Cooperating States and the broader community. The Centre has one of the largest supercomputer facilities and meteorological data archives in the world. Other strategic activities include delivering advanced training and assisting the World Meteorological Organisation in implementing its programmes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;The Met Office&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1730368783223-cb558669-0bca&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Met Office is the national meteorological service for the UK, providing weather services and world-leading climate science for government and business in the UK and around the world. The Met Office is a science-led organisation and its reputation for weather forecasting and climate prediction depends on its world-class research programme, which spans an ever-increasing range of science disciplines from fundamental atmospheric physics to ecosystem behaviour.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;NCAS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1730370413805-229b4aa8-6ef4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The National Centre for Atmospheric Science is a world-leading research centre, funded by the UK\u2019s Natural Environment Research Council. NCAS research covers three key areas: air pollution, climate and high-impact weather and long-term global changes. NCAS also provides the UK with state-of-the-art services for observing and modelling the atmosphere. 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