Scientists from the Universities of Bristol, Exeter, Leeds, UCL and the Met Office are hosting a three-day hackathon on 2–4 June, open to all UK researchers in the field, to produce cutting-edge research using Climate Model Intercomparison Project 6 (CMIP6) data. We aim to showcase outputs from the hackathon as part of the COP26 delegation in November, and through peer-reviewed publications.

Researchers can sign up to topics ranging from climate change to oceanography, biogeochemistry, and more. Teams will be led by senior academics from a range of disciplines at the partner universities, but participating researchers can be from any UK academic institution. This opportunity is open to Early Career Researchers (ECRs), for instance PhD students, postdocs and fellows.

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated researchers who already have experience with analysing environmental data, and who are keen to experience working with different scientists and institutes, and perhaps on topics not immediately in their area. We also intend that ECRs will build strong relationships with their peers from other institutes.

This virtual event will require approximately two hours commitment prior to the hackathon, and then three days commitment during the event, which will take part from 2–4 June 2021. Technical support and guidance will be provided by the Cabot and Jean Golding Institutes at the University of Bristol, but we expect all applicants to have prior knowledge of scientific programming.

If you are interested in applying and having the opportunity to engage with like-minded scientists, then please complete the application form on our [Hackathon website]. Please be aware that this event will only be open to those residing in UK academic institutions.

The closing date for the applications is [16 April 2021]. If you have any queries, or have any difficulties completing the registration form, please email […].