Biodiversa+ 2026 to 2027: novel ecosystems (BiodivFuture)
Funding
Up to £3,750,000
Location
England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
This grant funds research into novel ecosystems. It looks at how these ecosystems work, how they change over time, and what that means for people and nature. You can apply for up to £3,750,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for NERC funding.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding
This grant is for researchers based at UK research organisations eligible for NERC funding, such as universities and research institutes. It is for those studying ecosystems, ecology, or related environmental sciences. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals outside of eligible research organisations.
Regions
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Full details from Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Apply for funding to increase our understanding of novel ecosystems, their socio-ecological dynamics and consequences, and future pathways and trajectories of change.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for funding.
You apply through NERC as the UK funding partner for this international Biodiversa+ call. Check the NERC website for the application portal and submission requirements. This is a collaborative European programme, so you may need to partner with researchers from other countries.
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