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 13 open funds listed here, none of them with a fixed deadline.
Checked daily. Last updated 27 September 2026.
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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
Environmental sciences: Global Partnerships Seedcorn Fund 2026
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
This fund helps UK researchers create new international partnerships in environmental science. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive NERC funding. Your project must include
Aviation’s non-CO2 impacts on the climate 2026
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
This grant funds research into how aviation affects climate beyond carbon dioxide emissions. You can get up to £2.3 million for collaborative research projects. The funding focuses on understanding no
NERC urgency funding
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
This funding helps researchers respond quickly to unexpected environmental events. It covers things like earthquakes, droughts, floods, or rare ecosystem events. You must be based at a UK research org
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Create free accountResilient economy and security through ecosystem transitions grants
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
This grant funds research into how changes in ecosystems affect the UK's resilience, security, and prosperity. It is co-funded by NERC and Defra. You can apply for up to £15,000,000. You must be based
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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?+
13 grants from Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) are open on GrantMatch today, none of them with a fixed deadline. The list is checked daily.
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