Policy Placement Fellowship in Data Science for Defra by STFC
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AwardedPolicy Placement Fellowship in Data Science for Defra by STFC
Awarded 27 Jan 2017
Awarded27 Jan 2017
Value£30,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 10mo ago12mo term
Awarded 27 Jan 2017Expired 26 Jan 2018
About
Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to STFC - Science & Technology Facilities Council for a Policy Placement Fellowship in Data Science.
The fellowship aimed to develop Defra's capacity to exploit data science for policy making, with the Fellow based in the Defra Environmental Analysis Unit.
Objectives included establishing Defra's data science activities on sound scientific advice, supporting the Science Advisory Council's data sub group, identifying alignment between Defra and STFC objectives, and maximising exploitation of Earth Observation data.
The contract value was £30,000.
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