2026 to 2027 strategic Longer and Larger (sLoLa): full stage
Funding
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Deadline
9 February 2027
Location
England
Applications
Deadline: 9 February 2027
Overview
This grant funds large team-based bioscience discovery research projects. It is curiosity-driven research, meaning you explore scientific questions without a fixed commercial goal. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding. Full stage applications are by invitation only. You can only apply at this stage if you were invited after submitting an sLoLa outline application. The deadline for full stage submissions is 9 February 2027.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding
- Full stage submission is invitation only following a successful sLoLa outline application
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Start freeThis grant is for research teams based at UK research organisations eligible for BBSRC funding. It suits large collaborative teams working on curiosity-driven bioscience discovery research. It is not open to new applicants at this stage. You must have already submitted an sLoLa outline application and received an invitation to apply.
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Full details from Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Apply for funding to undertake a large team-based curiosity-driven bioscience discovery research project.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding.Full stage submissions are invitation only following assessment of an sLoLa outline application.
This is a two-stage process. You must first submit an outline application and be invited before you can apply at full stage. Submit your full stage application through the BBSRC funding portal by 9 February 2027.
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