The UK Space Agency invites applications for the Aurora science programme. This supports science associated with

planetary exploration to enhance the UK’s capabilities and cross-disciplinary approach to planetary science. Applications are particularly welcome in:

•InSight and TGO data exploitation;

•preparation for data exploitation of 2020 ExoMars;

•science research activities in collaboration with the robotic exploration unit within the ESA Centre at Harwell, for example activities around sample curation and

understanding contamination introduced by a missions sample processing system.

Funding may support: fellowships for early-career researchers or for existing academics to discipline-hop; postdoctorate research assistants; support for academics to participate in international science teams and studentships

Academics and individual scientists, from the UK or overseas, working at a UK research organisations may apply.

Funding for postdoctorate research assistants may be available for up to three years, whereas funding for fellowships may be offered for up to three years, but can be held part-time for up to six years.