UK International Ocean Drilling Programme moratorium awards

Objectives: The UK International Ocean Drilling Programme moratorium awards aim to support cutting-edge research related to IODP3 expeditions and SPARC projects. With a persistent focus on significant scientific inquiries, this grant targets the exploration of Earth's subsurface processes and their implications on global environmental systems. The program’s strategic priorities include exploring Earth’s habitability, understanding the oceanic life cycle of tectonic plates, examining Earth’s climate system, and addressing natural hazards affecting society. Through incorporating a multidisciplinary approach, the research endeavors will contribute significantly to scientific understanding and unravel complexities of Earth systems and their evolutionary dynamics. This funding facilitates research activities during post-cruise moratorium periods, expedition costs, and numerous engagement opportunities across international science communities, ultimately achieving outcomes that align with the 2050 Science Framework: Exploring Earth by Scientific Ocean Drilling. The initiative supports comprehensive studies, from ancient tipping points to future climate scenarios, addressing fundamental questions about Earth's processes while advancing the frontiers of geosciences.