BBSRC standard research grant: applicant-led mode
Funding
Up to £2,000,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 29 April 2027
This grant funds research in any area covered by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). BBSRC supports research into living organisms, from crops and food to microbes and human health. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding. There is no fixed upper limit on grant size, though £2,000,000 is shown as an example figure. The deadline to apply is 29 April 2027.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding
- Research must fall within BBSRC's remit
This grant is for researchers based at UK research organisations eligible for BBSRC funding, such as universities and research institutes. It covers any topic within biological and biotechnological sciences. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals outside of eligible research organisations.
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Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Apply for funding for a research grant in any area within the remit of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.
You apply through the UKRI Funding Service portal. Check that your organisation is eligible for BBSRC funding before you start. This is an applicant-led programme, meaning you propose your own research topic within BBSRC's remit.
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