Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Grants
NERC funds environmental science through UKRI, covering climate, earth observation, oceans and biodiversity. Grants go to universities and research centres rather than to companies or charities directly. Its knowledge exchange schemes are the usual route for an organisation wanting to work with NERC-funded researchers.
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has 8 open funds listed here, none of them with a fixed deadline.
Checked daily. Last updated 5 August 2026.
No published award history for Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Some funders do not publish their grants data.
What Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funds
Counted across the 8 open funds on this page.
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Large Grant full applications: November 2026 (invite only)
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
This funding is for large-scale, complex research projects that tackle major science questions. NERC aims to support work with the potential to produce world-leading research. You can only apply if NE
Multiple model assessment of biological influence on ocean carbon
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
This grant funds research projects that compare and improve how global models calculate biological carbon storage in oceans. You can get up to £625,000 for your project. The project must be led by a U
Early Independence: NERC Independent Research Fellowship 2026
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
NERC offers Independent Research Fellowships for early career researchers to run their own environmental science projects. The funding can be up to £7.25 million over several years. You need to be an
Biological influence on ocean carbon: novel modelling approaches
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
This grant funds research projects to improve how biological processes are represented in ocean carbon storage models. You can apply for up to £1 million for your research project. The project must be
Pushing the frontiers of environmental research
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
This grant funds adventurous environmental research projects. You can apply for money to pursue ambitious, curiosity-driven research. The Natural Environment Research Council runs this funding. No spe
Advancing atmospheric and aerial autonomy
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
NERC is offering proof-of-concept funding for autonomous technology in environmental science. You can apply to develop or deploy innovative autonomous solutions for atmospheric research. You can also
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Frequently asked questions about Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funding
How many Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) grants are open right now?+
8 grants from Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) are open on GrantMatch today, none of them with a fixed deadline. The list is checked daily.
How do I apply for Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funding?+
Each grant on this page links to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.