Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Grants
BBSRC funds bioscience research through UKRI, from agriculture and food to industrial biotechnology. Its grants are held by universities and research institutes, so companies usually take part as collaborators rather than as the lead applicant. Some schemes exist specifically to pair a business with an academic group.
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) has 12 open funds listed here, none of them with a fixed deadline.
Checked daily. Last updated 27 September 2026.
No published award history for Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). Some funders do not publish their grants data.
What Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) funds
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BBSRC new investigator award: applicant-led mode
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
This grant funds research projects in biotechnology and biological sciences. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding. The funding covers any research area wi
Green ERA-Hub: biomass production and utilisation (full proposal)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
This international research grant funds projects on sustainable biomass production and use. You can get up to £2.5 million for research projects. Your project must include at least three partners from
2026 to 2027 strategic Longer and Larger (sLoLa) outlines
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
This grant funds large team-based bioscience discovery research projects. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding. The funding is for curiosity-driven resear
Early independence: BBSRC fellowships: outline
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
BBSRC fellowships provide funding up to £9 million for independent research projects in biotechnology and biological sciences. These fellowships help researchers advance their careers by running their
Shaping the future of animal health and welfare
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
This grant funds research to improve animal health and welfare in livestock and fish farming across Europe. You need to work with partners from at least three different countries. Your consortium can
BBSRC Follow-on Fund: 2026 round one
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
This fund helps researchers turn bioscience research into real-world benefits for society and the economy. You can get up to £3 million to bridge the gap between your research and practical applicatio
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Create free accountUKRI Translation: BBSRC Proof of Concept 2026
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
This grant funds researchers who want to turn bioscience discoveries into real products, services, or solutions. It supports work that creates economic, social, or environmental impact. You can apply
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Frequently asked questions about Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) funding
How many Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) grants are open right now?+
12 grants from Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) are open on GrantMatch today, none of them with a fixed deadline. The list is checked daily.
How do I apply for Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) funding?+
Each grant on this page links to the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.