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EC15_WP26_CBET_Committee.pdf
SCAR EXCOM 2015 WP26: The CBET Committee and Future Plans
Executive Summary
Title: The CBET Committee and Future Plans
Authors: E Griffin, K Lochte
Introduction/ Background: SCAR is committed to developing scientific capacity among all the SCAR member countries, assisting students, early career scientists, underrepresented groups and emerging programs to participate in Antarctic research. SCAR promotes and facilitates the incorporation of Antarctic science into all levels of education.
Important Issues or Factors: The CBET committee reconstituted from time to time has been actively working on mandated activities. Its main activities are managing SCAR fellowship program, Visiting Professor scheme, supporting APECS.
Recommendations/Actions and Justification: Continued support of both SCAR and CBET activities be encouraged by all SCAR members to achieve the objectives.
Expected Benefits/Outcomes: Increased Capacity in SCAR Member countries, developing Antarctic Programs and early career scientists and students.
Partners: Association of Early Career Scientists, International Arctic Science Committee, International Polar Foundation, ICSU, COMNAP, CCAMLR, Muse Prize and others.
Budget Implications: Fellowships initial allocation $30,700 for 2015
SCAR Visiting Professor Scheme initial allocation $5,000 for 2015
CBET general and Early careers scientist support $3,000 and Secondment $1,000 in 2015
SCAR has been successful in obtaining external grants to support CBET activities, e.g. ICSU grants, management of the Martha T. Muse Prize for Science and Policy in Antarctica from the Tinker Foundation.
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